Taupenot Merme, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2011 This is sufficiently forward that

This is sufficiently forward that it could be enjoyed young

Moreover the refined mouth feel of the relatively powerful medium weight flavors is noticeably tighter with plenty of punch that carries over to the beautifully long finish that really fans out as it sits on the plate

The exceptionally rich

It has always been on the lighter side

Taupenot Merme, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2011 This is sufficiently forward that(from Les Duresses and Grands Champs). An exuberantly fresh nose of earth and ripe dark berry fruit and black cherry is trimmed in a background touch of wood. There is good volume to the rich, round and very supple flavors that possess good volume and phenolically mature tannins, all wrapped in a balanced finish that displays only mild rusticity. 88 2017+