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“One of my four favourite Burgundy producers.”
Jeannie Cho Lee MW, Decanter Magazine

“Terroir-driven, Taupenot-Merme’s wines age beautifully.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound

Hi from Matt,

I am delighted to offer you Chambolle Musigny, Morey St Denis and Gevrey Chambertin from one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines, Taupenot Merme.

Jeannie Cho Lee MW names Domaine Taupenot Merme as one of her four favourite Burgundy producers, alongside Domaine de Romanee Conti (DRC), Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Armand Rousseau. She is Hong Kong’s leading wine commentator and Decanter Magazine’s contributing editor Asia.  She is also 26th on Decanter’s Power List 2011 and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on Burgundy, and is a senior judge on the Burgundy panel for the Decanter World Wine Awards.

She says “Now in the seventh generation, this family domaine focuses on traditional and pure winemaking coupled with organic farming. These are great value red Burgundies starting from their Village level Chambolle Musignys to their Grand Cru Chambertins.”

Domaine Taupenot Merme are now acclaimed as one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines.  Jancis Robinson MW recently rated their 2010 Mazoyères Chambertin just half a point less than Romanee Conti’s $5000 Romanee Conti Grand Cru.  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.

Matt

Matt Deller
FWDC Wine Programme Director

We have just 4 dozen of each of these spectacular Burgundies from the three most famous villages in the Cote d’Or.  This is serious Burgundy, priced well below the market; my advice is to reply quickly with your order so as not to be disappointed.  Please complete the order form below and reply to wine@finewinedelivery.co.nz 

“This is a very strong set of wines from Romain Taupenot.” 
Antonio Gallioni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

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.” 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
 

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.” 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

Gevrey Chambertin’ 2009
$74.99 per bottle
 
89-91 points      Neil Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
90 points            Bob Campbell MW
 
“Gevrey 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.” 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

“The wine has flesh and a silken texture with ripe red cherry, floral/violets and hints of spice. An elegant, delicate and seductive wine that’s appealing now but needs a few years to really strut its stuff.” Bob Campbell MW