Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis, Cote de Nuits, France 2021 Melon de Bourgogne with a little lower alcohol

with a little lower alcohol (13

the finish is balanced and the wine is perfection

fresh red fruit

built on Grenache and Cinsault

We bottled this wine that was fermented in 50% neutral French oak and 50% tank until it was just about dry

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis, Cote de Nuits, France 2021 Melon de Bourgogne with a little lower alcoholMedium deep purple. Slightly more aromatic charm here, a darker fruit, still with the characteristic spice of the vintage, but much more dark raspberry fruit covering the bones and the firmer finish. For me, a clear step up from the Chambolle Musigny. Drink from 2026 2029. Tasted: November 2022. 90 92 Pts Inside Burgundy