# Gevrey-Chambertin (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Taupenot-Merme
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €69
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red plum, red cherry, cedar, cloves, vanilla, mushroom, leather, earth

## About this wine

The Gevrey-Chambertin 2022 from Domaine Taupenot-Merme is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. This wine represents a seventh-generation family legacy, with siblings Romain and Virginie Taupenot at the helm. The domaine is situated in the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, known for its distinctive marl and limestone soils. The 2022 vintage benefited from balanced weather, contributing to optimal ripeness and acidity in the grapes. Domaine Taupenot-Merme is committed to sustainable and organic viticultural practices, emphasizing minimal intervention in the cellar to preserve the natural character of the wine and its terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Seventh-generation family winery.
- Practices organic viticulture.
- Minimal cellar intervention.
- Named after the historic village of Gevrey-Chambertin.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins complement the protein in red meats and poultry. Its inherent acidity cuts through richer sauces and fatty elements, while earthy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

Domaine Taupenot-Merme employs a winemaking process focused on natural expression. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in open wooden or concrete vats, with gentle maceration techniques. No commercial yeasts, bacteria, or enzymes are used. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 15 months, with varying percentages of new oak depending on the wine's appellation. The domaine utilizes hand-harvesting to ensure grape quality. Minimal fining and filtration are performed before bottling, and sulfur usage is kept to a minimum. Sustainable and organic farming practices are integral to their vineyard management.