Domaine Taupenot-Merme - Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Bel Air 2020 (750ml) Rose Blend The wine that started it

The wine that started it all for Birichino — because

and the wine was matured 80% in new French oak

white and rosé wines from vineyards in the Southern Rhône

and balanced acidity

Domaine Taupenot-Merme - Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Bel Air 2020 (750ml) Rose Blend The wine that started itPungent aromas of firm reduction and wood make this tough to judge at present. More interesting are the vibrant, well detailed and sleekly textured middle weight flavors that brim with minerality on the youthfully austere, focused and sneaky long finish that displays good grip. This too should amply benefit from at least mid term cellaring.