France • Burgundy • Côte de Nuits • Pinot Noir • Domaine Taupenot-Merme • Premier Cru • 75cl Bottle

Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru La Riotte 2016 – Domaine Taupenot-Merme

This Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru La Riotte 2016 beautifully expresses the nobility of the Côte de Nuits. Both deep and refined, it reveals a precise and nuanced interpretation of Pinot Noir from a distinctive terroir in a concentrated yet harmonious vintage.

Overview

La Riotte, a Premier Cru vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis, produces wines that combine intensity, finesse, and depth. Its clay-limestone soils allow Pinot Noir to express itself with remarkable subtlety, supported by mineral tension and elegant structure.

The 2016 vintage, marked by low yields but outstanding quality, produced wines that are concentrated, precise, and built for aging. In this cuvée, the texture is both dense and finely detailed, with excellent aromatic purity and a harmonious balance between freshness, structure, and length.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
The bouquet opens with aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and redcurrant, followed by notes of violet, sweet spices, and delicate forest floor. With aeration, subtle hints of fine oak and earthy nuances emerge.

Palate:
The attack is precise and silky, leading to a wine that gradually builds in volume with a finely woven texture. The tannins are ripe and elegant, supporting an intense mid-palate without heaviness. The mouthfeel combines energy, depth, and refinement in a beautifully controlled style.

Finish:
Long, straight, and persistent, the finish extends notes of dark fruit, spices, and mineral nuances with great distinction. A refined and harmonious finish, true to the finest Premier Crus of Morey-Saint-Denis.