Combe Brulee
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, slow-cooked venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2010 through the collaboration of acclaimed French-Canadian vigneron Pascal Marchand and Canadian entrepreneur Moray Tawse, Marchand-Tawse is a boutique domaine and négociant house based in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of Burgundy, France. Uniting Pascal Marchand's decades of Burgundian winemaking mastery with exceptional terroirs spanning the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, the estate crafts wines that deeply reflect their individual climats. The winemaking philosophy is anchored in organic and biodynamic principles, characterized by meticulous fruit selection, gentle extraction, native fermentations, and judicious oak aging. Renowned for pure, expressive Chardonnay bottlings—including monumental Grand Crus like Bâtard-Montrachet—as well as elegant, structured Pinot Noirs, Marchand-Tawse exemplifies modern Burgundian precision balanced with historic finesse.