2013 Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Taupenot-Merme
It is unusual for a single Domaine to have separate bottlings of Charmes and Mazoyères-Chambertin, but it is easy to see why Taupenot-Merme choose to do so. The character is so different here, a more exuberant, extravert style of wine. I hesitate to use the word, but there is no other way to describe this wine than sexy. This wine just has it all- glorious fruit, plush texture, balance and complexity. It is all out on show and is drop-dead gorgeous.