Les Chaumees
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage, when its youthful mineral tension integrates beautifully with richer, honeyed secondary characteristics.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted poultry in a creamy wild mushroom sauce, or grilled lobster with drawn butter.
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Hailing from the esteemed Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru vineyard 'Les Chaumées', this white Burgundy is a masterclass in mineral tension and elegance. The name 'Les Chaumées' historically refers to the wild, fallow land or stubble fields ('chaumes') where communal herds once grazed before the slopes were dedicated entirely to the vine. Situated high on the slope near the ancient limestone quarries, the vineyard's thin, stony soils over hard limestone bedrock force the Chardonnay roots deep, imparting a signature flinty minerality and vibrant acidity. Marchand-Tawse crafts this wine using organic and biodynamic principles, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a beautifully structured Chardonnay that balances rich stone fruit, white flowers, and toasted hazelnut with a crystalline, saline finish.
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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.