Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2019 Clos des Lambrays France Grand Cru Rizzi vivid and brilliant

vivid and brilliant

mushrooms and bark

raspberries and cherries on the palate with refreshing acidity and lots of body

It takes your breath away

This blend reflects Vignier's vision of what the northern Côte des Blancs looks like with its chalk

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2019 Clos des Lambrays France Grand Cru Rizzi vivid and brilliantThe 2019 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is a 'decent' quantity this year according to Romain Taupenot, though that only equates to a measly 170 litres. Despite the minuscule quantity, this is still de stemmed. It has a crisp nose with brambly red berry fruit, pressed rose petals and a touch of Earl Grey. The palate is medium bodied with fine grain tannins. It feels cohesive and poised, gentle towards the smooth finish with lightly spiced red fruit, bay