Taupenot Merme, Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air Vintage:2018 While it can be appreciated

While it can be appreciated young

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

My only real criticism of Roederer is the estates insistence on using lot numbers that resemble missile launch codes in their complexity

The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La

I thought long and hard about this

Taupenot Merme, Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air Vintage:2018 While it can be appreciated(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin Clos de Bze made from vines planted in 1973). An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game, earth, iron, underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple, delicious and very pinot flavors yet the finish is intensely earthy and serious. In sum, this is an attractive mix of beautiful fruit and ample Gevrey character, particularly on the explosive finish.