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Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air Taupenot Merme 2010
HED06164
75 cl
13.5%
£100.00
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Domaine Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Bel Air 2010 is a Pinot Noir from a high-altitude vineyard situated directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. The 2010 vintage in Burgundy is celebrated for its purity, transparency and high acidity, and this release captures those traits perfectly. The stony, thin soils of Bel Air provide a mineral tension that balances the naturally robust character of Gevrey. Aged in French oak with about 30% new wood, the wine shows a bouquet of red fruit, violets and crushed stones. The palate is linear and precise, with a driving energy that carries the finish.
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Robert Parker
The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air is another totally gracious wine. Layers of ripe red stone fruit, crushed rocks, white flowers and minerals flesh out in this gorgeous Gevrey. High-toned floral notes add lift on the open bouquet and finish. This is all finesse and class. The Bel Air is the most mineral-driven and finessed of the 1er Crus here. Anticipated maturity. 2016-2030.
Romain Taupenot lost between 25-40% of his 2010 production to the poor weather, although some of his lower lying parcels were down as much as 80%. Fortunately the Grand Crus were down only 15% on average. The harvest began on September 23. Taupenot reported that the fruit required some sorting in the winery.
Importers. Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620, Imported by Scott Paul Wines, Carlton, OR; tel. (503) 852 7300; J.A.O. Wine Imports, McLean, VA; contact@jaowineimports.com
Romain Taupenot lost between 25-40% of his 2010 production to the poor weather, although some of his lower lying parcels were down as much as 80%. Fortunately the Grand Crus were down only 15% on average. The harvest began on September 23. Taupenot reported that the fruit required some sorting in the winery.
Importers. Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620, Imported by Scott Paul Wines, Carlton, OR; tel. (503) 852 7300; J.A.O. Wine Imports, McLean, VA; contact@jaowineimports.com
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