La Garenne
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, when its youthful, electric acidity integrates with complex notes of toasted hazelnuts and honey.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the high-altitude premier cru climat of Puligny-Montrachet, Marchand-Tawse's 'La Garenne' is a masterclass in mineral-driven Chardonnay. The vineyard's name, historically referring to an ancient rabbit warren, hints at its wild, stony, and steep terrain located near the hamlet of Blagny. Here, thin, limestone-rich soils force the vines to dig deep, imparting a signature tension, flinty reduction, and vibrant acidity to the wine. Marchand-Tawse respects this unique terroir through meticulous biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, fermenting the hand-harvested grapes with native yeasts and aging the wine in French oak barrels. The result is a white Burgundy of immense purity, showcasing aromas of white flowers, lemon curd, and crushed stones, balanced by a textured, saline finish.
🍾 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.