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2016

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte

Tasted 19 December 2022 Côte de Nuits · Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru

Long story short, leave these alone for another 5+ years (probably more like 10+). Sealed with DIAM 30, so you have time. Even after a double decant for a few hours and a full decant for a few hours more, this stays in…

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Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte

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