This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice

melted tar and crushed violet scents

This is not especially structured and comes across as fine rather than its usual robust character

Deep purple-black

It needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock the intense scents of blackcurrant preserves

Vougeraie, Corton Clos Roi other_regions This is often Taupenot’s bestA discreet application of wood easily allows the fresh, earthy, herbal tea and sauvage scented nose of red and dark pinot fruit to shine. As one would expect the big bodied flavors possess plenty of size, weight and punch along with solid power and mid palate concentration that adds to the appeal of the beautifully long and mouth coating finish. This is not particularly complex at present but there is so much development potential in evidence that