{"title":"Taupenot Merme","description":"1963 was a busy year for the fine wine world. Jean Taupenot married Denise Merme, bringing about two immense unions: a marriage among lovers, and a marriage among wine lovers that created Taupenot-Merme.   \r\n\r\nBased in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Taupenot-Merme owns 32 acres of vineyards across 19 appellations that also include some in the Côte de Nuits.  Making wine from both grand cru and premier cru vineyards including Charmes-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, Taupenot-Merme also owns a very small but prestigious portion of the Clos des Lambrays. Annual production is approximately 70,000 bottles; varietals are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay.\r\n\r\nSince 2001, the farm has been organically cultivated, and makes both red and white wines.  The aging process of each red cuvee is dependent upon proportion and tastings.  The Chardonnay is decanted for several weeks before fermentation, aged on lees, and then filtered to maintain its brightness and vibrancy.\r\n\r\nLong run by Jean Taupenot, his and Denise’s children, Virginie and Romain, took over the operation of the estate, establishing the leadership of the seventh generation of Taupenot winemakers.  Virginie and Romain were instrumental in implementing organic protocols, and currently claim no label.  They prefer to bring consumers wines that represent their terroirs as closely as possible.\r\n\r\nRecommended: Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2001, 2002, 2005","products":[{"product_id":"france-burgundy-chambolle-musigny-taupenot-merme-chambolle-musigny-combe-d-orveau","title":"Taupenot Merme, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau","description":"(from 35 year old vines). A subtle hint of wood spice frames the spicy and very pinot red fruit aromas that clearly possess better overall phenolic ripeness yet the nose remains elegant and pure and this transparency continues onto the rich, sweet and silky flavors that are delicious, long and beautifully well balanced. This is well worth a look and recommended. 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Here too the tannins support the middle weight plus flavors that are dense but notably fine-grained and I very much like the sense of energy to the supple mouth feel. This balanced effort is sufficiently supple to be enjoyable young yet it seems clear that this should reward longer-term cellaring.","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2012 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858234011,"sku":"105797520120600750","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858266779,"sku":"105797520130600750","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858299547,"sku":"105797520170600750","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858332315,"sku":"105797520180600750","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Charmes_20Chambertin_20-_20Charmes_20Chambertin_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201057975_eed30a69-b009-41cb-9547-fd2ea2ca7cd6.png?v=1596889321"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-corton-taupenot-merme-corton-rognet","title":"Taupenot Merme, Corton Rognet","description":"Like the Pruliers the brooding and inexpressive nose is distinctively sauvage-inflected on the earthy and softly spiced red and dark cherry-scented aromas. There is fine richness to the textured and unusually refined middle weight plus flavors that also possess evident muscularity on the stony, intense and beautifully complex finish. Excellent quality here and this is a classic Corton that should age effortlessly for years to come. 94\/2030+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2011 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858365083,"sku":"105800220110600750","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858397851,"sku":"105800220120600750","price":940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858430619,"sku":"105800220130600750","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858463387,"sku":"105800220140600750","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858496155,"sku":"105800220150600750","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402858594459,"sku":"105800220180600750","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Corton_20Rognet_20-_20Corton_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058002.png?v=1596889326"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-gevrey-chambertin-taupenot-merme-gevrey-chambertin-bel-air","title":"Taupenot Merme, Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air","description":"(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze made from vines planted in 1973). An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game, earth, iron, underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple, delicious and very pinot flavors yet the finish is intensely earthy and serious. In sum, this is an attractive mix of beautiful fruit and ample Gevrey character, particularly on the explosive finish. Terrific. 92\/2013+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2005 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402859839643,"sku":"105802820051200750","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402859872411,"sku":"105802820140600750","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402859905179,"sku":"105802820161200750","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Gevrey_20Chambertin_20Bel_20Air_20-_20Gevrey_20Chambertin_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058028.png?v=1596889332"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-mazoyeres-chambertin-taupenot-merme-mazoyeres-chambertin","title":"Taupenot Merme, Mazoyeres Chambertin","description":"As it almost always is, here the nose is deeper and more serious with more obvious earth and game notes that add depth to the red and dark berry fruit aromas that merge into delicious, round and distinctly more masculine and powerful flavors that are punchy, long and while not rustic, certainly more robust than those of the Charmes. This duo presents almost the contrast as it did in 2005 with their qualitative similarity but quite different personalities. A high class choice. 93\/2015+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2005 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402860134555,"sku":"105803120051200750","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2006 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402860167323,"sku":"105803120061200750","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2011 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402860200091,"sku":"105803120110600750","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402860232859,"sku":"105803120150600750","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402860265627,"sku":"105803120160600750","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402860298395,"sku":"105803120170600750","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402860331163,"sku":"105803120180600750","price":1925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402860363931,"sku":"105803120161200750","price":2625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Mazoyeres_20Chambertin_20-_20Mazoyeres-Chambertin_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058031_1714249d-106d-41fb-87b8-4fdb4bfb3a7f.png?v=1596889336"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-morey-saint-denis-taupenot-merme-morey-saint-denis-riotte","title":"Taupenot Merme, Morey Saint Denis Riotte","description":"Soft wood surrounds aromas of dark currant, newly turned earth and the sauvage. The nicely rich and generously proportioned medium weight flavors possess a sleek texture along with good precision that contrasts somewhat with the firm, dusty and slightly austere finale. Lovely and this should drink reasonably well after only 5-ish years yet easily be capable of rewarding extended cellaring. 91\/2028+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2016 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402860593307,"sku":"105805720161200750","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Morey_20Saint_20Denis_20Riotte_20-_20Morey-Saint-Denis_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058057.png?v=1596889343"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-nuits-saint-georges-taupenot-merme-nuits-saint-georges-pruliers","title":"Taupenot Merme, Nuits Saint Georges Pruliers","description":"This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice, earth, the sauvage, cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke. There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth. This balanced effort is built-to-age and will need it. Check it out. 93\/2027+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2005 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35402862231707,"sku":"105806020051200750","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402862264475,"sku":"105806020160600750","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Taupenot_20Merme_20-_20Nuits_20Saint_20Georges_20Pruliers_20-_20Nuits-Saint-Georges_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058060.png?v=1596889346"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/collections\/Taupenot_20Merme.jpg?v=1596793611","url":"https:\/\/wwus-dev.myshopify.com\/collections\/france-burgundy-taupenot-merme.oembed","provider":"wwus-dev","version":"1.0","type":"link"}