Taupenot-Merme Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2020 VARIANT:750ML

Taupenot-Merme Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2020 VARIANT:750MLA cooler and more floral suffused nose is comprised by notes of both red and dark fruit, spice, soft earth and a hint of wood. There is good volume to the supple, round and agreeably seductive flavors that firm up on the lingering if ever so slightly drying and raspy finale. I expect that the dryness will eventually dissipate as the tannins progressively resolve. Burghound 90 93

Really needs time to soften some of the rather angular tannins

frangipane and candied peel

Some stewed Fruit at the end

poise and ease of drinkability required

even if the wine feels very young and undeveloped and took some time in the glass to open up and show the classical notes of bay leaf and condensed

A wine with great vibrancy in its youth with the potential to develop for many years

although this is technically a white

firm phenolics that tighten the wine on the palate

BURGHOUND 92 POINTS

delivering a rounder wine that is balanced and has focused flavors

The palate has great length and depth with concentrated power

limes and apples while sliced celery and cucumber add complexity and interest