Taupenot Merme, Charmes Chambertin Vintage:2016 97 ha parcel of 40

97 ha parcel of 40 year old vines and 50% new wood)

roast meat and forest resins haunt the blackberry and plum fruits

pure and highly complex red berry fruit aromas nuanced by a hint of iron oxide (a rusty earth character) that precedes rich

indeed even airy with notably ripe aromas of red berry fruits

Taupenot Merme, Charmes Chambertin Vintage:2016 97 ha parcel of 40A slightly riper and more complex nose of very earthy and slightly sauvage dark berry fruit aromas set of by a touch of wood spice leads to dense and attractively textured medium full flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel and I like the subtle sense of harmony as this is balanced, long and delicious while remaining altogether serious. There is a clean and crisp feel to the finish and only mild austerity. 92 2020+