Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018

Under the supervision of Romain Taupenot, the seventh generation, the family’s sovereign vineyard plots have been organically farmed since 2001, and the wines respect the transparency of their terroirs without the influence of new wood or any other artifice that could divert them from their firm, vibrant essence and pure fruit. Absolute quality is achieved through Romain’s respectful “terroirist” approach at his small domaine in Morey-Saint-Denis.

Points: 95-97 Vinous
"a superb bead of acidity and a very intense, quite structured finish. Romain Taupenot opined that this is closing down as winter falls, and I can see that, but it will ultimately turn into a very serious Mazoyères-Chambertin"