Domaine Taupenot-Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru 2018 France Esprit de Gloria with an extensive growing season

with an extensive growing season and late-harvest sunshine making for perfect ripening conditions

glazed nectarine

finishes with a supple satin texture

cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon

Finishes long and silky

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru 2018 France Esprit de Gloria with an extensive growing seasonJust a hint of volatile acidity that also serves to add a bit of lift to the liqueur like aromas of plum, cassis and port. The exceptionally rich, full bodied and tautly muscular flavors brim with palate soaking dry extract that also buffers the exceptionally firm tannic spine shaping the powerful, serious and impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth.