Taupenot Merme, Nuits Saint Georges Pruliers other_regions brooding and focused flavors that

brooding and focused flavors that explode on the hugely long and deep finish

where the wines remain for a few months

The most mineral-driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier

frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge

Taupenot Merme, Nuits Saint Georges Pruliers other_regions brooding and focused flavors thatThis is often Taupenots best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice, earth, the sauvage, cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke. There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth. This balanced effort is built to age and will need it. Check it out. 93 2027+