{"product_id":"domaine-taupenot-merme-gevrey-chambertin-premier-cru-bel-air-2018","title":"Domaine Taupenot-Merme Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Bel Air 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance, Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlc 12.5% by volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Taupenot-Merme Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Bel Air 2018 comes from a remarkable vineyard situated high on the slope directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry, cranberry, red cherry and strawberry are joined by violet, subtle earth, spice and a distinct mineral note. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, with silky fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins leading to a long, precise finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elevated position of Bel Air gives the wine a cooler and more mineral expression than many Gevrey-Chambertin sites. Carefully integrated oak adds texture and spice without taking attention away from the Pinot Noir or the character of the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat stands out to me is the combination of Gevrey structure with an unusually lifted and precise character. The 2018 has enough concentration to develop further, but the red fruit, perfume and freshness already make it very expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with duck breast, roast chicken, game birds, veal, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations, or aged Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe around 58–62°F. If opening now, give the wine approximately 30–45 minutes of air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Taupenot-Merme","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67754152689961,"sku":"761503236142","price":169.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5407\/5433\/files\/Taup.jpg?v=1793904281","url":"https:\/\/305wines.com\/products\/domaine-taupenot-merme-gevrey-chambertin-premier-cru-bel-air-2018","provider":"305 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}