Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020: Old World Finesse

Helena Kosta — The leather and spice combo is lovely

7/10

Wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something serious for a dinner party. Everyone commented on it — there's this great leather and tobacco thing going on with dark fruit underneath. Went brilliantly with the lamb we had. Would buy again if my wallet allowed it.

Annika Svensson — Warming and rich, great winter wine

7/10

Picked this up after seeing it on a list somewhere online. Really warming — all that dark berry compote and spice makes it perfect for a cold evening with some steak. The 13.5% is a sweet spot too, felt generous without being heavy. Pricey but you can taste the quality.

Sibel Nur — Good but not blown away

6/10

Had this at a restaurant and was curious enough to look it up after. It's smooth and the liquorice and dark berry thing is nice, definitely well made. But at this price point I think I wanted it to completely knock my socks off and it didn't quite get there.