Domaine Taupenot Merme Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2023
4.8
HK$2,980
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character From the storied Grand Cru slopes of Charmes-Chambertin, the 2023 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru captures one of the Côte de Nuits' most expressive terroirs. A warm summer tempered by late-season sun yielded wonderfully ripe, supple Pinot Noir fruit that retains energetic freshness and structural clarity. Situated directly beneath Le Chambertin on gently sloping, well-drained limestone and iron-tinged clay soils, this historic parcel imparts a signature harmony of silky finesse and underlying mineral depth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The bouquet unfolds with enchanting aromas of wild black cherries, crushed raspberries, and dried rose petals, framed by delicate nuances of forest floor and warm baking spice. On the palate, satin-textured tannins cradle a generous core of vibrant red fruit and blood orange zest, carrying through to an expansive, persistent, and gracefully tensioned finish. This sophisticated Grand Cru pairs seamlessly with pan-roasted squab with chanterelles, seared duck breast with cherry reduction, or Cantonese crispy roasted pigeon.
Winery Background Based in Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Taupenot-Merme is directed by seventh-generation siblings Romain and Virginie Taupenot, who have elevated the historic family estate into a benchmark Burgundian address. Practicing certified organic viticulture, the estate emphasizes meticulous canopy management, manual harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentations, and judicious maturation in fine-grained French oak. Their patient, low-intervention philosophy ensures a pure, unvarnished expression of place and authentic varietal nobility.