The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin “Bel Air” from Domaine Taupenot-Merme is more open and expressive today than the la Riotte, with the nose soaring from the glass in a gorgeous blend of red and black cherries, grilled meats, coffee bean, a superb base of black minerality, fresh herb tones, woodsmoke and cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and soil-driven in personality, with a lovely core of sappy fruit, fine-grained tannins and a long, seamlessly balanced and very refined finish. Great juice. (Drink between 2033-2085). 93 Points
A favourite spot for Romain, which he feels has really benefited from global warming (thus far). The colour is a relatively dense red purple, and the bouquet delivers an explosion of ripe fruit, raspberry and strawberry together, with energy. It certainly fills the mouth and while the fruit is fresh at the back, this wine has much less of the peppery aspect. Drink from 2027-2032. 91-94 Points
