{"title":"Marchand-Tawse","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarchand-Tawse makes some of the most honest value in Burgundy, wines built to show where they come from rather than to shout. The house was founded in Nuits-Saint-Georges by the Quebec winemaker Pascal Marchand and the Canadian businessman Moray Tawse, and it works at every level of the classification, from regional Bourgogne up to Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Canadian partnership rooted in Nuits-Saint-Georges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Marchand came from Quebec and made his name at Domaine du Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie before setting up on his own. Moray Tawse, who owns a respected winery back in Canada, brought the means to buy the historic Maume cellars in Gevrey-Chambertin. Together they run two things at once: a négociant house buying hand-picked fruit from trusted growers, and a small, biodynamically farmed estate, Domaine Tawse. The result is a coherent view of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e, taking in both the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir and Chardonnay across the Côte d'Or\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reds here are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and the whites \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e, farmed organically and biodynamically, hand-picked, and made with a generous share of whole bunches and a gentle élevage in tank and mostly older oak. That light touch keeps the fruit and the vineyard in front. The range takes in villages such as Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges, then climbs to Premier and Grand Cru. Expect fragrant, fine-boned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ereds\u003c\/a\u003e with fresh acidity and cool, mineral whites, all priced fairly for the appellations involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMarchand-Tawse FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Marchand-Tawse a domaine or a négociant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. The Marchand-Tawse label covers négociant wines from bought-in fruit, while Domaine Tawse bottles come from the partners' own biodynamically farmed vineyards. The same careful hand runs through both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Marchand-Tawse taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reds are classic red Burgundy: red cherry and forest floor, silky tannins and bright acidity, lifted by whole-cluster fragrance. The whites are precise and citrus-fresh, built on freshness, not weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Marchand-Tawse good value?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Burgundy, yes. The house is known for delivering the character of well-known villages at sensible prices, which makes it a fine place to begin exploring the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-marchand-tawse-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru-les-vergelesses","title":"2022 Marchand-Tawse Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Marchand-Tawse Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses is a refined white Burgundy that showcases the finesse and minerality of this often-overlooked premier cru. Crafted from Chardonnay grown on a cool, east-facing slope, it offers a beautifully poised balance between ripe fruit and crisp, saline tension. This is a wine that brings the precision of modern Burgundy to one of the appellation’s most historic terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru shines a pale straw to light gold, with greenish reflections that hint at its freshness and youth. The nose is immediately expressive, offering layers of lemon zest, crisp pear, white peach, and apple blossom, framed by subtle notes of crushed stone, hazelnut, and a gentle touch of vanilla or toast from carefully judged oak.\n\nOn the palate, the 2022 vintage shows its generosity with ripe orchard fruits—pear, yellow plum, and citrus—supported by a bright, linear acidity that keeps everything vibrant and focused. There’s a fine, chalky-mineral backbone and a delicate creaminess at the mid-palate, leading into a long, mouthwatering finish with hints of citrus pith, saline minerality, and a whisper of spice. Enjoyable now for its energy and purity, it has the structure and acidity to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years, developing more nutty, honeyed, and tertiary complexity with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Vergelesses is one of the most respected premier cru sites in Savigny-lès-Beaune, lying on the gently sloping, cooler side of the hill with limestone-rich, marl and clay soils that are ideal for finely etched, mineral-driven Chardonnay. Marchand-Tawse works with sustainably farmed vineyards, often following organic and biodynamic principles, to ensure low yields and healthy, concentrated fruit. The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve freshness and aromatic detail, then gently pressed and fermented in a combination of oak barrels (with a modest proportion of new oak) and sometimes stainless steel, depending on the cuvée. Aging on fine lees adds texture and complexity without overwhelming the wine’s natural precision, resulting in a white Burgundy that is both charming in its youth and built for short- to mid-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses is a versatile food wine that shines alongside refined yet subtly flavored dishes. Think seared scallops, poached turbot, butter-basted sole, roast chicken with herbs, veal in a light cream sauce, or fresh pasta with seasonal mushrooms. It also pairs beautifully with soft and semi-hard cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère, and aged goat cheese. Serve at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatics and tension; if serving young, a brief 20–30 minutes in a carafe can help the wine open up, while older bottles (5+ years) may benefit from gentle, shorter aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarchand-Tawse is a quality-focused Burgundy house born from the partnership between Canadian investor Moray Tawse and experienced Burgundian winemaker Pascal Marchand. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the estate brings together owned vineyards and carefully selected grower parcels across key villages and premier cru sites, with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic vineyard practices. In a relatively short time, Marchand-Tawse has earned a reputation for producing precise, terroir-transparent wines that respect Burgundian tradition while embracing thoughtful, modern craftsmanship. Their work in appellations like Savigny-lès-Beaune has helped highlight the value and character of these less-famous but deeply expressive terroirs within the broader Burgundy landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchand-Tawse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251927142737,"sku":"GCW-MATA-22051254","price":67.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2022_MarchandTawse_Savigny_Les_Beaune_1er_Cru_Les_Vergelesses.png?v=1783442271"},{"product_id":"2023-marchand-tawse-bourgogne-chardonnay","title":"2023 Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Chardonnay","description":"2023 Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Chardonnay","brand":"Marchand-Tawse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54395283538257,"sku":"GCW-MATA-23001","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_MarchandTawse_Bourgogne_Chardonnay.png?v=1784818876"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/collections\/marchand-tawse.oembed","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}