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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Aug 2013

The 2011 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru is a blend of two parcels in the lieux-dits of Les Duresses and Grands Champs that have been blended since 2007. It has a precise, understated bouquet with scents of wild strawberry and orange blossom, while the palate is well-balanced with a pleasing, sappy entry and a smooth, bright finish of red currant and strawberry. This is a step up from the Village Cru. Drink now-2017. Taupenot-Merme was my final visit of the week. I have been following these wines for a number of years, even predating my wine writing career. Winemaker Romain Taupenot and his sister Virginie run the domaine in the centre of Morey-Saint-Denis and fashion a classical style of Burgundy wine that I feel has improved in recent years. Their 2011s are well-crafted and are mainly predesigned for early to mid-term consumption. Importers: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; Scott Paul Wines, Carlton, OR; tel. (503) 852-7300; J.A.O. Wine Imports, McLean, VA; contact@jaowineimports.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Allen Meadows, Burghound

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2016-2022, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2012

Robust and slightly rustic tannins. Quite marked tannins and acidity. Not charming but quite forceful. (JR)

88 points
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Score 88/100 · Allen Meadows, Burghound

An exuberantly fresh nose of earth and ripe dark berry fruit and black cherry is trimmed in a background touch of wood. There is good volume to the rich, round and very supple flavors that possess good volume and phenolically mature tannins, all wrapped in a balanced finish that displays only mild rusticity. Tasted: Jan 15, 2014. Drink: 2017+

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Domaine Taupenot-Merme
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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14.5%

Classification

Premier Cru

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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