Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey St Denis Premier Cru Cru la Riotte 2018 750ml

Romain Taupenot rates this 0.56ha parcel of 60-year-old vines as one of the best Premiers Crus in Morey-St-Denis. Located on clay-based soils that coped better with the heat of 2018, it has some pepper spice, plush, textured red and black fruit flavours, plush tannins and enough acidity and minerality for balance and harmony. Drinking Window 2024 – 2032.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.