En Primeur | Domaine Tupinier-Bautista

The Tupinier family have been making wine in the hamlet of Touches in Mercurey since 1770. The domaine now takes its name from them and the late Jacques Tupinier’s son-in-law, Manu Bautista. Manu’s presence fills a room, he has a passion for the domaine and family. With no children of his own, he has employed his sister’s two children who will in turn succeed him. He likes to destalk all the fruit and, following a long cold maceration for the colour and flavour, will do a gentle fermentation over a period of two to three weeks. The estate’s style shows off a harmonious richness and confidence.
Vintage
 

2021 Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Tupinier-Bautista

£225.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, December 2022

    From vines planted in the 60s and 70s, this is a super representation of the appellation of Mercurey. Shining purple colour, layered autumnal bramble fruits. A full, rich and mouthcoating style. The tannins are broad and fine, and it finishes juicy and sweet.

  • Matthew Jukes, January 2023, Score: 17

    While I like Tupinier-Bautista’s white (above), I did not expect to fall for the entry-level red, too. With decent juiciness and nicely-balanced acidity, this is a worthy everyday drinker with a keen price tag and genuine style.

2021 Mercurey Clos des Touches Tupinier-Bautista

£250.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, December 2022

    A relatively new cuvée, these grapes having historically been blended into the Vieilles Vignes. Manu is now keen to show the hamlet’s character. Savoury aromas, plums and huckleberry. With the characteristic house style of rich, plump fruit, the tannins are supple and sweet. Very long, with a mouth-watering freshness at the end.

2021 Mercurey 1er Cru en Sazenay Tupinier-Bautista

£275.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, December 2022

    This is a fine southeastern facing Premier Cru with an ideal mix of clay and limestone in a Côte de Nuits fashion. Manu is fortunate enough to own a full hectare of it! Dark black forest fruits, clove and nutmeg and white truffle. A flamboyant volume, with velvety tannins, ample and very long. Lovely!

Pricing

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