The 2022 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin is a beautifully composed village Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits’ most respected family estates. Domaine Taupenot-Merme has quietly established itself as one of Burgundy’s benchmark producers, combining organic vineyard practices with traditional winemaking to produce wines renowned for their purity, freshness and ageing potential. This Gevrey-Chambertin is sourced from four excellent lieux-dits - La Justice, Craite Paille, Les Seuvrées and Bel Air - where mature vines rooted in limestone and clay soils deliver a wine of remarkable balance and village character. The outstanding 2022 vintage has produced a Gevrey-Chambertin with exceptional fruit concentration, elegance and depth.
The nose is expressive and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of black cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry alongside violet, rose petal and subtle sweet spice. As the wine opens, notes of forest floor, cedar and dried herbs emerge, complemented by hints of black tea, crushed limestone and gentle earthy complexity. The aromatic profile is vibrant and refined, balancing generous fruit with the savoury nuances that are the hallmark of Gevrey-Chambertin. Neal Martin noted the wine's cranberry, wild strawberry and hedgerow aromas, while Jasper Morris praised its generous fruit, velvet-like texture and freshness.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and impressive concentration. Layers of black cherry, raspberry and dark berry fruits unfold across the palate, supported by subtle spice, earthy complexity and a finely etched mineral backbone. The warmth of the 2022 vintage provides generous fruit and supple texture, while the limestone-rich soils preserve freshness and precision. Fine-grained tannins frame the wine beautifully, leading to a long, elegant and persistent finish marked by lingering notes of dark berries, spice, crushed stone and delicate floral lift. The style is classic Gevrey-Chambertin—structured yet approachable, combining depth with finesse and remarkable transparency to its terroir.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to experience authentic Gevrey-Chambertin from one of Burgundy’s most consistent producers. Compared to the more powerful Premier Crus in the Taupenot-Merme range, this village wine is more immediately approachable while still delivering genuine Côte de Nuits depth, complexity and ageing potential. Compared to many village Gevrey-Chambertins, it offers exceptional purity, finer tannins and a beautifully balanced expression of the outstanding 2022 vintage. Drink from 2026 onwards or cellar confidently through to 2038–2042. Perfect with roast duck, beef Wellington, venison, mushroom risotto, grilled lamb, truffle-infused dishes or classic French cuisine.
