Gamay
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and lively acidity.
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Charcuterie boards, roasted chicken, grilled pork chops
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In 1395, Duke Philip the Bold famously banished the 'disloyal' Gamay grape from the Côte d'Or in favor of Pinot Noir. Despite this historic exile, Gamay persisted, thriving in the granite-rich soils of southern Burgundy and select cool-climate plots. Marchand-Tawse embraces this heritage with their Gamay, sourcing fruit from meticulously managed parcels to craft a wine of exceptional purity and energy. Utilizing traditional Burgundian techniques, including gentle extraction, native yeast fermentation, and aging in neutral French oak and stainless steel, they preserve the grape's vibrant fruit character. The wine showcases a beautiful tension between bright red berries, wild strawberries, and cracked black pepper, grounded by a subtle stony minerality that reflects its classic terroir.
🍾 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.