Domaine Taupenot Merme
Keen students of the armit portfolio will have noticed a few subtle changes over the last year or two and we are delighted to be able to introduce the wines of Taupenot Merme for the first time this year as we further strengthen our range. Taupenot Merme is a well established 7th generation domaine located in Morey St Denis. Roman Taupenot took over the reins from his parents in 1998 and has spent the last few years slowly shaking things up. Since 2003, the 13 hectare domaine, much of it with lovely old vines, has been 100% organic and the results are certainly starting to show. There is a lovely energy to his wines allowing differences in terroir to be fully expressed and they show all the hallmarks of being excellent keepers. The two grand crus, Charmes and the rarely seen Mazoyères are a classy double act and offer a real choice between the more alluring, softer Charmes and the meatier, richer old vine fruit of the Mazoyères.
All prices are quoted In Bond unless otherwise stated
Red Wines
Gevrey Chambertin 2005
Made from 25 year old vines on the rocky soils of lieu-dits Belair and Justice, this Gevrey tends to be a touch more feminine than the more classic meaty style. A new addition to the armit portfolio and a gem at this price. Drink from 2008
Price per case in bond £185 add to basket
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Belair 2005
Quite a punchy nose with hints of grape skins, blood orange and dark berry fruits. Classic savoury, meaty notes, grainy tannins and a lovely, long finish. Drink from 2009
Price per case in bond £285 add to basket
Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Combe d'Orveau 2005
Very pretty mélange of red and black cherry fruit and finely grained tannins. Fragrant and elegant, but with no lack of structure. Harmonious, rounded and the balance typical of old vines. Drink from 2009.
Price per case in bond £295 - SOLD OUT
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2005
Oozing toasty sweet, creamy black fruit. Supple, charming and round with the elegance always associated with a great Charmes. Delightful presence and great length. Drink from 2010.
Price per case in bond £490 - SOLD OUT
Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru 2005
A more poweful style than the Charmes and produced from vines an average of 50 years old, the Mazoyères boasts punchy dark black fruit, firm tannins and a structure that requires a few years in bottle. All the elements are there and this will be well worth waiting for. Drink from 2012.
Price per case in bond £520 - SOLD OUT
