ProducerDomaine Taupenot Merme

Romain Taupenot is one of the rising stars in Burgundy and is the 7th generation to continue the family tradition. Romain is a perfectionist who is always striving to achieve the very best and he has transformed his family Domaine over the last few years producing increasingly impressive wines. He uses organic methods and focuses on expressing pure fruit flavours which display each terroir. Oak is used judiciously to avoid dominating the wines. Romain’s wines are refined and pure.

RegionBurgundy & Chablis Wine Region, France

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