Vintage Character From the historic Auxey-Duresses appellation, the 2023 Domaine Taupenot Merme Auxey Duresses Rouge showcases a vintage defined by a warm summer and well-timed late-season rains that produced a generous crop of exceptional balance and purity. This village-level cuvée is shaped by the limestone-rich clay soils of Auxey-Duresses, where the valley’s cool breezes temper the sunshine to preserve a vibrant freshness and mineral tension in the Pinot Noir grapes.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this charming Pinot Noir opens with bright aromas of sour cherries, wild strawberries, and redcurrants, layered with subtle hints of forest floor and white pepper. The palate is refined and remarkably approachable, supported by silky, fine-grained tannins, a vibrant core of red fruit, and a distinct chalky minerality that lingers on the clean finish. Pair this elegant red with classic duck breast with cherry sauce, roasted quail, or a rich wild mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Run by the sibling duo Romain and Virginie Taupenot, who represent the seventh generation of the family, Domaine Taupenot-Merme is highly regarded for its precise, terroir-driven Burgundy wines. The estate utilizes organic farming practices to cultivate its old vines, emphasizing manual harvesting and strict sorting to ensure only pristine fruit enters the winery. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, incorporating natural fermentation, gentle pumping over, and thoughtful aging in French oak barrels to craft a Pinot Noir of great purity, finesse, and authentic Burgundian character.