Taupenot Merme, Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air Vintage:2018 I thought long and hard

I thought long and hard about this

My recent visit to Giacomo Conterno was fascinating

Made of 55% Cariñena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils

The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La

Taupenot Merme, Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air Vintage:2018 I thought long and hard(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin Clos de Bze 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.