2017 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny

Spice, wood, quite a bit of acid, medium purple fruit. Fresh and cool, also surprisingly full-bodied for a Chambolle. While acidity was in some ways low in 17, Romain told us that low levels of malic acid were then compensated for by salicylic acid brought by the yeast. Nature has a way of making up deficencies, if you let it - that is certainly Romain`s philosophy. Make sure the vines are well looked after, and don`t meddle too much in the winery. (NT 21/02/19)