At nearly 30 acres, Domaine Taupenot-Merme is a rather large estate by Burgundian standards. The roots of the family estate go back to the 1760, and they enjoy today superb vineyard holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-St. Denis and Chambolle Musigny. Parcels include significant pieces of both Charmes Chambertin & Mazoyères Chambertin and a great line-up of 1er crus including Combe d’Orveau in Chambolle-Musigny. All farming is organic and the wine style here is one of elegance and purity, with a base of finesse rather than power. Virgine Taupenot-Daniel gave us some news about the coming harvest in their estate:
“The end of the veraison was very late this year. The rain from last week explains why maturity was slowed down with a decrease in acidity level but the return of a beautiful weather will allow the grapes to continue to ripen. The week to come is very important knowing that we hope to harvest grapes around September 23rd. Overall, the harvest will be spread over a certain period of time – the harvest period may last approximately 10 days – because there is a big difference in maturity among grapes.The volume will be average in terms of quantity but grapes should have a beautiful concentration and bring a lot of aromas this year. For the moment, we are preparing everything before the traditional big rush of the harvesting season. We will welcome about 35 grape-pickers to hand-harvest all our vines from the Burgundy Passetoutgrain to the Grand Cru. A huge work with 13 hectares over 20 appelations in Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Moreover a team of 4 to 6 persons will be in charge of sorting grapes. So still a hard work in front of us!”
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