Joie de Vigne
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted chicken with herbs, grilled salmon, wild mushroom pasta
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Marchand-Tawse's 'Joie de Vigne' is a vibrant celebration of Burgundian Pinot Noir, crafted to capture the immediate, joyful essence of the grape. Translating literally to 'Joy of the Vine,' this cuvée is sourced from carefully selected parcels across Burgundy, blending fruit from both the Côte d'Or and the Côte Chalonnaise. Winemaker Pascal Marchand employs organic and biodynamic principles in the vineyards, translating to the cellar with minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and aging in older French oak barrels to preserve the bright, primary fruit. The wine reflects the historic tradition of regional Bourgogne reds, which were historically enjoyed by the winemakers themselves as daily table wines. It offers a lively bouquet of fresh red cherries, wild strawberries, and a subtle undercurrent of forest floor, embodying a classic, approachable style of Burgundy.
🍾 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.