Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, classic beef bourguignon, or wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Representing the pinnacle of Marchand-Tawse's red winemaking, their Grand Cru portfolio showcases the ultimate expression of Pinot Noir from Burgundy's most legendary, historically revered vineyards. Sourced from iconic climats across the Côte d'Or—where Cistercian and Cluniac monks first mapped the complex mosaic of limestone and clay soils centuries ago—these wines are crafted under the guidance of Pascal Marchand. Emphasizing organic and biodynamic viticulture, the winemaking philosophy relies on minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, and careful gravity-fed cellaring. The grapes undergo gentle maceration and are aged in French oak barrels, with a carefully measured proportion of new oak to ensure the wood never overshadows the pure, mineral-driven terroir. The resulting Grand Cru reds are powerful yet remarkably elegant, boasting layers of dark red berries, earthy forest floor, exotic spices, and a structure defined by silky, noble tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2010 through the collaboration of acclaimed French-Canadian vigneron Pascal Marchand and Canadian entrepreneur Moray Tawse, Marchand-Tawse is a boutique domaine and négociant house based in Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of Burgundy, France. Uniting Pascal Marchand's decades of Burgundian winemaking mastery with exceptional terroirs spanning the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, the estate crafts wines that deeply reflect their individual climats. The winemaking philosophy is anchored in organic and biodynamic principles, characterized by meticulous fruit selection, gentle extraction, native fermentations, and judicious oak aging. Renowned for pure, expressive Chardonnay bottlings—including monumental Grand Crus like Bâtard-Montrachet—as well as elegant, structured Pinot Noirs, Marchand-Tawse exemplifies modern Burgundian precision balanced with historic finesse.