Taupenot Merme, Auxey Duresses 2023 White

Taupenot-Merme’s Auxey-Duresses Blanc 2023 is a refined white Burgundy from a domaine with roots stretching back to the 18th century. Clear and bright, it combines citrus freshness with subtle richness, gentle oak influence and the polished style that has become a hallmark of this Morey-Saint-Denis producer.

Tasting Notes
The wine has a luminous golden-green colour. On the nose, it offers inviting aromas of citrus fruit, crisp apple and delicate dried-fruit nuances, with a subtle suggestion of French oak adding depth. Soft and rounded on the palate, it is marked by restrained acidity and a smooth, elegant texture. The finish is long and gently persistent, with the fruit and oak notes returning harmoniously. It is approachable in its youth, while its balanced structure should allow it to develop added complexity over the next few years.

Production
The domaine’s vineyards are situated in Burgundy’s Auxey-Duresses appellation, where the region’s limestone-rich soils help bring freshness and definition to the wine. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected before being gently pressed in a pneumatic press. Following cold settling, the must ferments first in stainless-steel tanks and then in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new, using indigenous yeasts. The wine matures for 10 months on its fine lees without racking, building texture, softness and complexity, before being lightly filtered prior to bottling.

Food & Serving
Enjoy this Auxey-Duresses Blanc lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its soft texture and subtle acidity make it a natural partner for grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, poultry in a light cream sauce, fresh goat’s cheese and delicate vegetable dishes. Decanting is not essential, although a short period of aeration in the glass can help reveal its citrus, apple and oak nuances.

Producer
Domaine Taupenot-Merme was officially established in 1963, following the marriage of Jean Taupenot and Denise Merme, although the family’s winemaking heritage dates back to the 18th century. Based in Morey-Saint-Denis in the heart of Burgundy, the domaine is now run by seventh-generation siblings Virginie and Romain and encompasses 19 hectares planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its wines are recognised for their finesse and complexity, achieved through careful attention to terroir, hand harvesting and a minimally interventionist approach in the cellar.

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