Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2007 Cote de Beaune Corton Rognet France Conte Guicciardini While the bottling is still

While the bottling is still a little young

So much energy and freshness

Very appealing

and Petite Verdot adds additional complexity of smoky and coffee notes

96 Pts The Wine Independent

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2007 Cote de Beaune Corton Rognet France Conte Guicciardini While the bottling is stillA subtle touch of wood frames a truly lovely nose of spicy, cool and densely fruited and layered red pinot fruit that features notes of plum, menthol and warm earth tones that are also picked up by the rich, round and beautifully detailed if not especially concentrated middle weight flavors that culminate in a solidly long and mildly tangy finish.