93 points,

Burghound, January 2012

A perfumed yet restrained and cool nose features concentrated aromas of violets, cassis, red currant and dark pinot fruit that give way to rich, full-bodied and powerful medium weight plus flavors that culminate in a tautly muscled, serious, complex and palate staining finish. This impeccably well-balanced and substantial effort is really quite impressive and delivers outstanding length.

93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

The 2009 Corton Rognets bursts from the glass with considerable muscle and sheer power. Iron, smoke and licorice add complexity to the expressive dark fruit. I especially like the sense of drive. The balance of fruit, structure and minerality is superb in this invigorating Burgundy. Sweet floral notes round out the rich, generous finish. This is a very strong showing from Taupenot-Merme. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. -Antonio Galloni

91 points,

Wine Spectator, February 2012

A burly, meaty red, packed with dark cherry and berry flavors, but also a hint of smoke and tar. On the palate, this begins with a blast of fruit, before yielding to stiff, drying tannins. Seems out of sorts today, yet there's an underlying sweetness of fruit. Best from 2015 through 2030. -BS

About Winery

Beginning in 1999, a shift in responsibilities took place Chez Taupenot Merme - with the 7th generation taking over - and a host of viticultural changes were introduced. As these improvements were implemented, the wines benefited from greater personalities ("terroir"), deeper colors, more refined perfumes, and textures rendering the wines drinkable throughout their life cycles. Guided by a desire for purity, Romain and his sister Virginie:
    Completed the conversion to organics
    Experiment with "chauffage post fermentaire" (which gently extracts "noble" tannins)
    Work with 100% destemmed fruit (ala Henri Jayer)
    Rack their wines into oak for 12-15 months  of fine lees contact
    Reduced the amount of new oak (maximum of 40% for Grand Crus)
Including their less-than-barrique-sized quantity of Clos des Lambrays, this 30 acre estate is poised to be a leading domaine of the Cote.

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