Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken with herbs, seared duck breast, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as an elegant introduction to the classic terroir of Burgundy, the Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Pinot Noir showcases the meticulous standards of Pascal Marchand and Moray Tawse. Sourced from carefully selected parcels across the Côte d'Or, this wine is a tribute to the region's ancient viticultural heritage, which was shaped over centuries by Cistercian and Benedictine monks. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified using native yeasts, followed by aging in French oak barrels with a minimal proportion of new wood. This traditional, low-intervention approach preserves the vibrant, pure red fruit character—such as wild cherries and raspberries—complemented by subtle earthy undertones and a delicate, silky tannin structure that defines authentic Burgundian Pinot Noir.
🍾 About the Producer
Maison Marchand-Tawse was established in 2011 through the partnership of legendary Quebecois vigneron Pascal Marchand and Canadian entrepreneur and winery owner Moray Tawse. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the enterprise operates both as a boutique micro-négociant and a domaine estate, having expanded significantly with the acquisition of the historic Domaine Maume in Gevrey-Chambertin in 2012. Marchand, an early vanguard of biodynamic and organic viticulture in Burgundy during his tenures at Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie, collaborates closely with resident winemaker Mark Fincham. Together, they farm their estate plots organically and biodynamically, while sourcing rigorously from partner growers across premier and grand cru sites in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. In the cellar, vinification emphasizes ambient yeasts, calculated whole-cluster inclusions, restrained extraction, and sensible oak élevage to safeguard fruit transparency and energetic mineral tension. Benchmark cuvées include their Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Musigny Grand Cru, and terroir-expressive Premier Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, and Puligny-Montrachet.