Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2022 Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France Champagne Blend 20 per cent cabernet franc

20 per cent cabernet franc and 15 per cent cabernet sauvignon

This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929

vinification is by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical vats for a maximum of 18 days

this is quite drinkable now

” and this wine is Monte Bernardi’s traditionally made beacon of Sangiovese’s natural elegance and expressiveness

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2022 Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France Champagne Blend 20 per cent cabernet francA fine medium deep purple. The nose has a certain red fruit succulence, not over demonstrative, and the velvet texture of the red berry fruit is completed by good acidity. The fruit returns very nicely right at the back. Good stuff. Drink from 2028 2034. 91 Pts Jasper Morris