Domaine Taupenot-MermeMorey Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'La Riotte' 2013

Name: Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'La Riotte'
Brand: Domaine Taupenot-Merme
SKU: VIN-012414
Price: 483.3 GBP
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Product code: 12414

£80.55 inc VAT

£483.30 / case of 6

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Red Wine from
Burgundy, France

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-Region: Côte de Nuits

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

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Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-Region: Côte de Nuits

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine Taupenot-Merme

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Product Notes

A pride of the Burgundy region, Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'La Riotte' is a compelling red wine. This Pinot Noir offers an intriguing nose of black fruits, layered with touches of spice and forest floor. On the palate, it presents a velvety texture with well-rounded tannins and a firm structure. The wine's notable depth and complexity, along with its long, lingering finish, make it exceptional. Aged in oak barrels, this robust, medium-bodied wine exemplifies the exquisite finesse of French winemaking. It's a recommended choice for those seeking to explore the intensity embodied in premier cru reds.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of the prestigious Côte de Nuits region in Burgundy, Domaine Taupenot-Merme prides itself on crafting wines with an elegant expression of terroir. For seven generations, the winemaking family has endeavoured to cultivate an intimate relationship with the land to produce an exquisite array of distinguished wines.

Covering a sumptuous 13 hectares of vineyards, including revered Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites. The family-run enterprise manages an impressive portfolio of vineyards spanning the appellations of Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Corton Rognet. Their approach to viticulture is steadfastly sustainable, seamlessly combining traditional practices with modern techniques to allow their vines to thrive.

Discerning wine enthusiasts will be captivated by the purity and finesse of Domaine Taupenot-Merme's offerings. Under the watchful eye of current proprietors, siblings Romain and Virginie Taupenot, the winery continues to produce wines that are not only expressive of their individual vineyard sites but have a depth of character that truly resonates with connoisseurs. Long maceration periods and minimal intervention during the vinification process result in wines that are a genuine reflection of their roots.

Impressive benchmarks in Domaine Taupenot-Merme's range include the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Combe d’Orveau and Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru. Both reveal the impeccable balance and complexity that have emerged as the winery's trademark.

Whether you are a seasoned oenophile or a novice in the realm of fine wines, a bottle from Domaine Taupenot-Merme is an education in Burgundian viticulture. It is not just a wine, rather a testament to the enduring harmony of land and family.

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