Domaine Taupenot-Merme Saint-Romain Blanc, Cote de Beaune, France 2021

The first thing I do when receiving out-of-town visitors to our home in Burgundy is take them to Saint Romain. The views looking down on the Côte de Beaune are striking, as is the sight of the local terroir with its steep, winding vineyards and extremely rocky soils. The higher elevation and higher limestone content give this blanc a lively, bright initial punch, floral aromatics, and a round, opulent finish. The estate’s history runs deep in Saint Romain, which is the native village of the Taupenot side of the family, with these old vines being part of the family holdings for generations.

Full-bodied style, golden, old-school Chardonnay with a chalky base.