Taupenot Merme, Nuits Saint Georges Pruliers other_regions My visit to these historic

My visit to these historic cellars earlier in the year was an eye-opening experience

and this is a wine with more fruitLa Poza behaves better in cooler years like 2013

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

This year there is no Monfortino

Taupenot Merme, Nuits Saint Georges Pruliers other_regions My visit to these historicThis is often Taupenots best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice, earth, the sauvage, cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke. There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth. This balanced effort is built to age and will need it. Check it out. 93 2027+