Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air 2015 SANGIOVESE while the red exhibits the

while the red exhibits the appellation’s classic black olive markers that integrate well with the black fruit

cradled by a gentle effervescence

Subsequent visits to the estate showed us how dedicated Stéphane was in crafting great expressions of some of the best sites in Chablis

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with hints of ripe apple and syrups

Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Bel Air 2015 SANGIOVESE while the red exhibits theThe bouquet delivers a fine blend of red and black cherries, a complex base of dark minerality, mustard seed, a touch of gamebird, cedar and a smoky top note. On the palate the wine is pure, full bodied and impressively tangy, with a sappy core, fine focus and grip and a long, ripely tannic and refined finish