Domaine Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains, Burgundy, France 2020 Verona IGT lemon pie and custard on

lemon pie and custard on the nose

Dosage is 3 grams per liter

The rich texture gives weight and brings out a buttery element

It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more

Pigeage and remontage are practiced during fermentation

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains, Burgundy, France 2020 Verona IGT lemon pie and custard onThis is a racy and fresh wine, absolutely bursting with ripe strawberries, raspberries and a dusting of sweet and savoury spices. There aren't really any tannins to speak of, but that whip crack of natural acid gives some structure and leaves a clean finish. This is one mouth watering and moreish bottle.