Taupenot Merme, Clos Lambrays Vintage:2017 refined and beautifully textured

refined and beautifully textured

Strong oak spice cannot hide the magnificently expressive black fruit aromas or the sweet

1998 was a late flowering year but the grapes achieved perfect ripeness by harvest time

The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a singular

(from 11 different parcels totaling 1

Taupenot Merme, Clos Lambrays Vintage:2017 refined and beautifully texturedHere there is no reductive funk and in fact the nose is really quite pretty with its airy mix of red and dark pinot fruit that display top notes of spice and herbal tea. The forward and quite supple lighter weight flavors possess a beguiling mouthfeel partially due to the refined tannins, all wrapped in a sophisticated, lilting and energetic finish. This is an elegant and classy if not particularly dense wine. (90 93) 2027+