Taupenot Merme, Morey Saint Denis Riotte Vintage:2012 Elegant and persistent

Elegant and persistent

disgorged January

Not  as ripe as I would have expected

less demonstrative than bottles encountered previously and less “sexier”

Discreet wood frames the once again decidedly cool and restrained aromas of red and dark berry fruit aromas that are laced with notes of earth and the sauvage

Taupenot Merme, Morey Saint Denis Riotte Vintage:2012 Elegant and persistentThe expressive nose reflects aromas from the red side of the fruit spectrum along with gentle earth, floral and sauvage hints. While the medium weight flavors are not quite as refined as those of the Combe dOrveau they do possess a bit more power on the delicious, succulent and detailed finish. This too is lovely. 91 2024+