Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Taupenot-Merme, 2023
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Taupenot-Merme, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
Please note, en primeur wines are not available for delivery until they arrive in the UK
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Est. delivery in 2026
The 2023 growing season at Taupenot Merme began with a mild winter, followed by moderate spring and summer temperatures, and avoided extreme heat spikes. Early budbreak in April, mid-blossom in June, and veraison by late July led to a harvest from September 11-25, following a cooler, rainy spell in late August. Despite a season marked by an overall water deficit, careful organic management and two green harvests in July produced a balanced crop.
"Intense red cherry and strawberry flavors, with layers of sweet and savory fruit on a plush, velvety palate."
Our note
The 2023 wines show moderate acidity with alcohol levels ranging from 12.3-13.6%, and phenolic ripeness reached across each cuvée. Reflecting a restrained, terroir-driven vintage, these wines lean towards elegance and subtle expression, rather than overt power.
The domaine features as one of the Top 20 Côte de Nuits Red Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
Optimal drinking window: 2027 - 2045
What the critics say:
"Steeped black tea, black currant leaves and crushed slate mix on the nose. Broad tannins circle the sweet fruit core, giving this a firmer feel than usual—but it's all in line with the turbo-charged fruit ripeness. Just over half a hectare, this sits in the upper part of Charmes just across the road from Chambertin."
"Cask sample. Mid-pale ruby. Rich, sweet red cherry and redcurrant on the nose and palate. Sweet, ripe, concentrated fruit and quite full-bodied for a Charmes. Firm structure and long length. Opulent, quite open with a floral flourish at the end. Salty too."
"The 2023 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru unfurls with well-delineated redcurrant, cranberry and rooibos scents on the nose, and just a hint of marmalade in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and more amplitude than the Corton-Rognet, leading to a persistent and judiciously spiced finish. Excellent."
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