Taupenot Merme, Charmes Chambertin other_regions An exotically perfumed bouquet presents

An exotically perfumed bouquet presents candied dark berries and cherry-cola

The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerards father made in 1929

Luciano Sandrone and his daughter Barbara tell me that the 2014 harvest needs explaining

short and mildly warm bitter pit fruit-inflected finale

Some more time in bottle has made this a classic Port from start to finish in terms of aromatics and flavors

Taupenot Merme, Charmes Chambertin other_regions An exotically perfumed bouquet presentsA slightly riper and more complex nose of very earthy and slightly sauvage dark berry fruit aromas set of by a touch of wood spice leads to dense and attractively textured medium full flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel and I like the subtle sense of harmony as this is balanced, long and delicious while remaining altogether serious. There is a clean and crisp feel to the finish and only mild austerity. 92 2020+