Combe Brulee
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 7 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can easily cellar for two decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, slow-cooked venison
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the legendary commune of Vosne-Roman e, Marchand-Tawse's Combe Br l e is a masterclass in high-altitude Pinot Noir. The vineyard of 'La Combe Br l e' sits high on the slope, nestled in a windy ravine ('combe') directly adjacent to the iconic Premier Cru Cros Parantoux. This unique positioning subjects the vines to intense daytime sun—hence 'br l e' or burnt—contrasted by chilly night winds channeling through the valley. This dramatic diurnal shift preserves vibrant acidity and coaxes out an ethereal, mineral-driven profile. Crafted with meticulous care, the grapes undergo gentle fermentation with a portion of whole clusters before aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a brilliant expression of tension and elegance, boasting wild red berries, exotic spices, and a stony, saline finish that rivals the finest Premier Crus of the C te de Nuits.
🍾 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.