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 Domaine Taupenot Merme
The Rising Star of Burgundy

Small, exceptionally well priced and very exciting offering of 2009 Vintage Burgundy

“What a difference a generation makes? Although tradition is key to the Taupenot-Merme estate (it goes back to the 1760s), the changes being made early last decade have catapulted them to the top echelon of Burgundian vignerons,”
Toni Fadnes, Vinogusto

“Their style of wines focuses on elegance and purity.”
Wine Spectator

Hi from Matt,

I am delighted to offer you the outstanding 2009 village Burgundies of Domaine Taupenot Merme.

Burgundy and Bordeaux are the Queen and King of the wine world respectively, the two greatest wine regions on the planet.  Burgundy is the home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, still producing the world’s finest examples, the yardstick by which all others follow. 

There’s no better time to buy Burgundy than right now, the dollar is at record highs against the Euro, 2009 is a magnificent vintage and Asia has just ‘discovered’ Burgundy which will drive future prices up enormously.  In 2011 Domaine Romanee Conti’s prices increased 30%!

Domaine Taupenot Merme is now one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines; Yet, due to seven generations of family ownership, and the size of their estate holdings, they sell their wines for a fraction of comparable quality wines from their neighbours. However, with the critical acclaim their wines now receive, demand will soon push their prices more in line with Burgundy’s other great domaines. Now certainly is the time to purchase Domaine Taupenot Merme Burgundy’s.

Under the stewardship of 7th generation vigneron Romain Taupenot, this domaine’s 13 hectares of organically-managed vineyards with an average vine age of 35 years have gone from producing very good Burgundies to now producing exemplary wines.  The can now be considered one of the top domaines of Burgundy.

For example, Jancis Robinson MW recently rated their 2010 Mazoyères Chambertin just half a point less than Romanee Conti’s Romanee Conti and on par with such greats as Rousseau’s Chambertin and Clos de Beze and Roumier and Mugnier’s Musigny. 

Robert Parkers Wine Advocate says “Taupenot-Merme farms 13 hectares across 19 appellations. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 2001. The wines are made in a style that seeks textural richness.”

Of the 2009 vintage for Taupenot Merme, Burghound’s Alan Meadows says; “Overall, 2009 is a very strong vintage that people will love as it will be approachable young but age well too if desired.”

The six village Burgundies below all arrived in-store Thursday, direct from the Domaine’s cellars via refrigerated container.  Tasting them with the team was a revelation for everyone, they provide incredible Pinot Noir pleasure for their astonishingly affordable prices.

New Zealand’s allocation of these fine village Burgundies was only 5 to 7 dozen of each.  To secure your share, please complete the order form below and reply to wine@finewinedelivery.co.nz    

Chambolle Musigny 2009
$74.99 per bottle 
 
90-92 points        Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 
“Wines from the village of Chambolle Musigny are famed for their elegance and finesse.  This is a dense, concentrated Chambolle with ripe berry compote, blueberry and raspberry aromas layered with exotic aromas of wild herb, charcuteries and wild flower complexity.  Pure, ethereal and beguiling with a fine mineral thread and long dark chocolate and espresso finish.  Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director   

“This has a vivacious bouquet: quite tertiary at first, touches of undergrowth at first that dissipate with further aeration to reveal dark cherry, a touch of cranberry leaf and tea leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite muscular at first, firm grip towards the finish with fresh dark cherries, raspberry, dried orange peel and a saline tang. Excellent.”  Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 

Gevrey Chambertin’ 2009
$74.99 per bottle
 
89-91 points      Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 
“Gevery Chambertin is renowned for its deep-coloured, fuller-bodied, rich Burgundies.  The deep nose of ripe plum and dried strawberry is enticingly layered with spice and liquorice.  The palate is rich, dense and opulent with a long, dark chocolate and grilled nut finish.  Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director   

“This has a more feminine nose than the Chambolle-Musigny with a little more lushness coming through: crushed strawberry and raspberry leaf. The Gevrey has very fine tannins, good structure, the fruit more expressive here with a silky, fleshy finish. Very fine. Tasted November 2010. “  Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Morey St Denis 2009
$69.99 per bottle
 
90-92 points   Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
90 points         Alan Meadows, Burghound
 
“Morey St Denis is on the same limestone ridge as Chambolle and Gevrey, situated in between the two and balancing the elegance of the former with the richness of the latter.  Gorgeous nose of berry compote, cherry liqueur and forest fruits layered with star anise, cardamom and spice.  Generous and deep, sumptuous pure pleasure with very fine tannins through to the long espresso and toasted spice finish.  Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director   

“An expressive and densely fruited nose features ripe red berry fruit that is liberally laced with ferrous earth nuances leads to suave, round and delicious middle weight flavors that are quite supple and agreeable, all wrapped in a seductive mocha-infused finish as the supporting tannins are completely buried. Like the Chambolle this is a terrific, well-balanced and altogether attractive villages.”  Alan Meadows, Burghound

Auxey-Duresses 2009
$39.99 per bottle
 
89 points     Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 
“Auxey Duresses next door to Volnay delivers deep, sumptuous reds similar to those of its better-known neighbour.  However, the wines are more affordable thanks to its difficult-to-pronounce name.  Ripe nose of black cherries and black plums layered with cloves, cardamom, spice and wild flowers.  The palate is complete, dense and fine with cocoa tannins through to the spicy finish.  Brilliant value! Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director   

“This has a pretty nose of dark cherry, a touch of plum and just a faint hint of Japanese tea. Good definition. The palate has firm structure, good grip or a Village Cru with a dense black cherry, liquorice-tinged finish. Pretty.” Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Saint Romain 2009
$39.99 per bottle
 
88 points Alan Meadows, Burghound

“Saint Romain is an exquisitely pretty village perched on top of a cliff in the Côte de Beaune district.  The vineyards are at relatively high altitude, 300 to 400 m above sea, resulting in more perfumed and elegant versions of Volnay.  In warmer years like 2009 the wines are excellent value.  Perfumed nose of black cherries, ripe strawberries and wild raspberries layered with pancetta, porcini and cloves.  The palate is pure, elegant, and vibrant with fine tannins through to the long cherry-flavoured finish.  Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director

“A relatively somber nose of pretty red berry fruit and earth nuances that carry over to the robust and moderately rustic middle weight flavors that possess firm tannins on the reasonably long finish. By the usual standards of the appellation, this is a big wine with plenty of character.”  Alan Meadows, Burghound

Saint Romain Blanc 2009
$44.99 per bottle
 
91 points       Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Saint Romain whites are similar to their Mersault neighbours, albeit from higher-altitude sites giving greater finesse and purity.  This has a Mersault-like nose of red apples, stonefruit, and figs layered with spice, broche and hazelnut.  The palate is elegant, fine and taut with succulent minerality through to the long hazelnut finish.  Tasted 25 May 2012” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Programme Director        

“Very good fruit intensity on the nose with hints of passion fruit, chalk dust and pineapple. The palate has a lovely rounded entry, very good acidity, touches of pineapple, citrus lemon with a lovely creamy texture from the 25% new oak. Highly recommended.” Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate