Taupenot Merme, Clos Lambrays other_regions The wine is restrained

The wine is restrained

crushed aspirin

as it needs at least several years in bottle to be at its very best

There is good punch and focused power to the more robust flavors that also display enough wood to mention on the otherwise balanced and moderately austere finale

5% in a warm year like 2019

Taupenot Merme, Clos Lambrays other_regions The wine is restrainedHere there is no reductive funk and in fact the nose is really quite pretty with its airy mix of red and dark pinot fruit that display top notes of spice and herbal tea. The forward and quite supple lighter weight flavors possess a beguiling mouthfeel partially due to the refined tannins, all wrapped in a sophisticated, lilting and energetic finish. This is an elegant and classy if not particularly dense wine. (90 93) 2027+