2014 Morey St Denis La Riotte
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The 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has opened up a little since I last tasted it, offering crushed strawberry and Morello scents, crushed stone and a touch of tomato leaf. This is so fresh and open that you are tempted to drink it now. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, a silver bead of acidity and much greater precision than previous vintages. This is the best example that I have encountered - a Morey-Saint-Denis with great promise. Tasted at Flint Wines’ Taupenot-Merme retrospective.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru la Riotte from Domaine Taupenot-Merme has a finely tuned bouquet: dark cherries, bergamot and plenty of sous-bois that is all well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, supple and lithe in the mouth with a harmonious if not overly complex finish that leaves you satisfied and reaching for the next drop. This is a very more-ish Morey-Saint-Denis. One to watch. Tasted September 2017.
Good bright red. Pretty, floral nose combines raspberry, rose petal and saline minerality. A silky, savory midweight given definition and lift by tart red berry, violet and spice flavors. The wine's sweetness is nicely countered by its penetrating character. A classically dry 2014 with terrific energy, this has turned out very well. Romain Taupenot considers La Riotte to be an underrated premier cru.