Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage, allowing the tight mineral structure to unfurl into complex tertiary layers.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted lobster with drawn butter, or creamy wild mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Marchand-Tawse's Grand Cru white wines, most notably their esteemed Corton-Charlemagne, represent the absolute zenith of Chardonnay from Burgundy's historic slopes. Under the guidance of winemaker Pascal Marchand, these wines are crafted from meticulously farmed biodynamic parcels where the limestone-dominant soils impart a profound mineral tension. Historically, the legendary hill of Corton was planted with white grapes at the behest of Emperor Charlemagne's wife, who preferred white wine to prevent red stains on her husband's beard. In the cellar, Marchand-Tawse employs traditional Burgundian techniques: wild fermentations, gentle lees stirring, and patient aging in French oak barrels. The resulting Grand Cru whites are masterpieces of power and elegance, balancing rich stone fruit, toasted brioche, and hazelnut notes with a laser-like, flinty acidity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2010 by Canadian financier Moray Tawse and acclaimed Burgundy winemaker Pascal Marchand, Marchand-Tawse is a distinguished winery based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. Combining traditional Burgundian heritage with organic and biodynamic viticultural practices, the house crafts highly expressive, terroir-driven wines from meticulously sourced parcels across the Côte d'Or. Their portfolio highlights exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay expressions, ranging from vibrant regional labels to prestigious Premier and Grand Cru climates, all vinified with minimal intervention to preserve the pure, elegant character of the fruit. Official website: https://www.marchand-tawse.com. Address: 25 Rue de la Combe, 21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France.