Domaine Taupenot-Merme La Combe d'Orveau 2020 France Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains Gabriel Vialard winemaker

Gabriel Vialard winemaker

Minerally and lightly chewy at the end

Castello della Sala has recently planted more Chardonnay (now totaling 80 hectares) for flexibility in choosing the best clusters

Pure and precise with a heap of fresh red berries and chalky tannins on the palate

this gently proclaims its pedigree

Domaine Taupenot-Merme La Combe d'Orveau 2020 France Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains Gabriel Vialard winemakerA ripe but notably fresher nose speaks of dark cherry, raspberry, anise, violet and a hint of exotic tea. The much finer medium bodied flavors are also more minerality driven while offers excellent length on the balanced finale. This too is very Chambollesque and a wine that should amply repay a decade plus of keeping. 93 Pts Allen Meadows