2017 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er La Combe d’ Orveau 1x75cl

Taupenot-Merme is a rapidly ascendant domaine making some spectacular wines, that remains a little 'below the radar' still. Changes began with the arrival of Romain Taupenot (the 7th generation of the family) in 1998; biodynamic conversion followed in 2001, and then in 2003 the St Aubin branch of the family added their vineyards to the domaine - which now offers wines from Gevrey, Morey, Chambolle and Nuits in the Cote de Nuits - together with Cote de Beaune wines from Corton, Auxey-Duresses and St Aubin. Whilst good scores from critics such as Meadows and Gilman are raising awareness of the top Cote de Nuits wines, the Cote de Beaune wines remain somewhat (unfairly) overlooked, despite John Gilman's clear message: "I would be remiss in not pointing out just how well-made and classy the village wines are here as well" .