Domaine Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin 2019 France Red Chateau Lynch-Bages precision and finesse and quotes

precision and finesse and quotes perfectly ripe and elegant (stone) fruit aromas intertwined with this distinctive crystalline and crunchy Heiligenstein sandstone and tea notes that are irresistibly alluring and almost (white) peppery

The 2016 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is every bit as regal as it has always been

focused and perfectly balanced finish

It's easy to drink but not banal

This fine sparkling wine is an amazing value

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin 2019 France Red Chateau Lynch-Bages precision and finesse and quotesThe 2019 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has a straightforward focused bouquet with brambly red fruit briary and tea leaf aromas though it just lacks the assertiveness and intensity you seek from a Grand Cru. The palate is better with a light spiced opening good weight and cohesion with black pepper and sea salt infused red fruit. Quite Mazoyres in terms of structure towards the finish this will benefit from 4 6 years in bottle. 93 Pts Vinous