Taupenot-Merme, Chambolle-Musigny 2020 Tawny Port violet petal and blackcurrant on

violet petal and blackcurrant on the nose

and stone grilled meat with Bearnaise sauce

fresh finish

The palate is floral

fudge-like intensity brought on from a lengthy time maturing in oak

Taupenot-Merme, Chambolle-Musigny 2020 Tawny Port violet petal and blackcurrant onMedium red. Good musky complexity and lift to the aromas of raspberry, minerals and spices. More supple on the palate than the Auxey Duresses Premier Cru but without quite the same cut. Aeration brought up an element of crushed cranberry tartness, though, and the wine's edgy acidity and slightly dry edged tannins will need a couple years of bottle aging to harmonize. Finishes with decent length. Stephen Tanzer