Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2018 Charmes-Chambertin France Grand Cru Beaune Premier Cru The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin "Ostrea" comes

The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin "Ostrea" comes from three parcels on unique fossil-rich limestone soils

supported by a touch of tannin

concentrated botrytis

There’s an explosion of juicy red fruit on the palate

also shows fine phenolics

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2018 Charmes-Chambertin France Grand Cru Beaune Premier Cru The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin "Ostrea" comesThe 2018 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has a seductive, plush nose laden with pure red cherries, cranberry and wild strawberry fruit. Nicely integrated new oak, quite luxurious in style. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, crisp acidity (perhaps acidified?) with just a little shrillness towards the finish. It does improve with aeration and develops a pleasing harmony. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. 93 Pts Neal Martin, Vinous