Domaine Taupenot-Merme Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru
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This is a Pinot Noir from the Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru appellation in Burgundy, France, from the 2023 vintage. It shows red berries and earthiness, with the balanced richness the domaine is known for. Premier Cru wines at the domaine see about 30% new oak, with 12 to 14 months of ageing on fine lees and no racking, then three months in stainless steel before bottling without fining or filtration.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme is based in Morey St Denis. Jean Taupenot and Denise Merme founded it in 1963, and their children Romain and Virginie Taupenot now run it. Two estates, one in Morey St Denis and one in St Romain, were merged when Romain took over in 1998. The domaine holds 13 hectares across 20 appellations. Romain moved to organic viticulture in 2001 and works with native yeasts and little intervention, aiming for infusion rather than extraction.