2022 Marchand-Tawse Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Côte de Nuits |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2033 |
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Description
Les Vergelesses is a Premier Cru often mentioned alongside the finest terroirs of Savigny-les-Beaune. The white wines from this part of the slope are distinguished by their tension, mineral undertones, and fine acidity. The combination of chalky soils, cooler nights, and a long aging period gives Chardonnay its distinct signature. Marchand Tawse capitalizes on this potential with a precise and restrained approach focused entirely on purity.
The grapes are hand-picked and immediately and carefully pressed to keep the juice as clear as possible. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, only a small portion of which are new. This choice supports the structure without overshadowing the fruit. After fermentation, the wine is aged on the lees, which are regularly stirred for added depth and texture. The final style remains fresh and precise, with a focus on balance and length.
The 2022 vintage opens with fragrant notes of white flowers, citrus peel, and ripe pear, complemented by a light nutty note. On the palate, the wine is energetic, with lively acidity and a subtly creamy structure derived from its lees aging. The palate gradually develops from citrus-fresh notes to more layered aromas of stone fruit and a soft spiciness. The finish is clean and mineral, with a delicate salty nuance typical of this part of Savigny.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy produced wines with ripe fruit and remarkably good purity. Thanks to the location of Les Vergelesses, the style remains beautifully refined. The wine is already accessible yet has sufficient tension to develop further. Ageing potential is expected to extend to 2030 or a little longer, with additional bottle aging further enhancing the complexity.
At the table, this is a versatile white Burgundy that pairs well with dishes like sea bass, scallops, poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, or mild cheeses. Serve slightly chilled to fully appreciate its fresh, mineral notes.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Côte de Nuits |
| Winery | Marchand-Tawse |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2033 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
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Pascal Marchand, Canadian by birth and from Quebec, became known as a 'flying winemaker' in Australia and Chile, but because of his passion for Bougogne and the advice of the legendary Henri Jayer he came to France in 1983 to actually become a winemaker in his favorite region . He was directly inspired by the young generation of pioneers, who started using organic and biodynamic methods.
More information about Merchand-Tawse
The story of the Maison Marchand-Tawse in Burgundy begins with the extraordinary story of Pascal Marchand, the French-Canadian boy prodigy, who took over the reins of the Clos des Epeneaux in Pommard in 1985 at the age of 22. He became an overnight sensation, and is certainly one of the founders of modern Burgundy. But the Clos des Epeneaux is small. And for a young, talented and ambitious winemaker, 15 years was enough. He needed a new challenge. And he found one!
Merchand-Tawce's Approach
Pascal was approached by Jean-Charles Boisset, scion of the family that controls the third largest French wine group, who wanted to create a domain that would be the showcase for the family's other companies. So with the 1999 vintage, the Domaine de la Vougeraie was launched, giving Pascal the management of more than 90 hectares of Burgundy vineyards, from simple regional appellations to Grand Crus. It was the largest creation of a single estate in Burgundy since the end of World War II. And it quickly became a reference for modern Burgundian production. Pascal took the entire domain into organic farming, with a biodynamic approach. It was revolutionary. During the seven years he was there, Pascal also participated in the development of several other projects in the Boisset group outside Burgundy and abroad. At the same time, he worked as a consultant for wineries around the world, becoming one of the most famous "flying winemakers".
Marchand developed his own wine estate and established himself with his financial partner Moray Tawse as a micro-negociant under the name Marchand-Tawse. In addition, in 2011 this partnership acquired the former and important Domaine Maume, now labeled as Maume-Marchand-Tawse and since then positive reforms have been implemented. Despite the expansions, Marchand deliberately wants to keep it small-scale on the domain. His wines offer great drinking pleasure at a young age, but are vinified in such a way that they can ripen beautifully with confidence and appear to develop well. Each produced wine is approached individually in order to optimally show its own character and terroir origin. The use of wood is therefore highly differentiated and biodynamic methods are becoming increasingly noticeable.
Les Vergelesses is a Premier Cru often mentioned alongside the finest terroirs of Savigny-les-Beaune. The white wines from this part of the slope are distinguished by their tension, mineral undertones, and fine acidity. The combination of chalky soils, cooler nights, and a long aging period gives Chardonnay its distinct signature. Marchand Tawse capitalizes on this potential with a precise and restrained approach focused entirely on purity.
The grapes are hand-picked and immediately and carefully pressed to keep the juice as clear as possible. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, only a small portion of which are new. This choice supports the structure without overshadowing the fruit. After fermentation, the wine is aged on the lees, which are regularly stirred for added depth and texture. The final style remains fresh and precise, with a focus on balance and length.
The 2022 vintage opens with fragrant notes of white flowers, citrus peel, and ripe pear, complemented by a light nutty note. On the palate, the wine is energetic, with lively acidity and a subtly creamy structure derived from its lees aging. The palate gradually develops from citrus-fresh notes to more layered aromas of stone fruit and a soft spiciness. The finish is clean and mineral, with a delicate salty nuance typical of this part of Savigny.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy produced wines with ripe fruit and remarkably good purity. Thanks to the location of Les Vergelesses, the style remains beautifully refined. The wine is already accessible yet has sufficient tension to develop further. Ageing potential is expected to extend to 2030 or a little longer, with additional bottle aging further enhancing the complexity.
At the table, this is a versatile white Burgundy that pairs well with dishes like sea bass, scallops, poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, or mild cheeses. Serve slightly chilled to fully appreciate its fresh, mineral notes.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Côte de Nuits |
| Winery | Marchand-Tawse |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2033 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Pascal Marchand, Canadian by birth and from Quebec, became known as a 'flying winemaker' in Australia and Chile, but because of his passion for Bougogne and the advice of the legendary Henri Jayer he came to France in 1983 to actually become a winemaker in his favorite region . He was directly inspired by the young generation of pioneers, who started using organic and biodynamic methods.
More information about Merchand-Tawse
The story of the Maison Marchand-Tawse in Burgundy begins with the extraordinary story of Pascal Marchand, the French-Canadian boy prodigy, who took over the reins of the Clos des Epeneaux in Pommard in 1985 at the age of 22. He became an overnight sensation, and is certainly one of the founders of modern Burgundy. But the Clos des Epeneaux is small. And for a young, talented and ambitious winemaker, 15 years was enough. He needed a new challenge. And he found one!
Merchand-Tawce's Approach
Pascal was approached by Jean-Charles Boisset, scion of the family that controls the third largest French wine group, who wanted to create a domain that would be the showcase for the family's other companies. So with the 1999 vintage, the Domaine de la Vougeraie was launched, giving Pascal the management of more than 90 hectares of Burgundy vineyards, from simple regional appellations to Grand Crus. It was the largest creation of a single estate in Burgundy since the end of World War II. And it quickly became a reference for modern Burgundian production. Pascal took the entire domain into organic farming, with a biodynamic approach. It was revolutionary. During the seven years he was there, Pascal also participated in the development of several other projects in the Boisset group outside Burgundy and abroad. At the same time, he worked as a consultant for wineries around the world, becoming one of the most famous "flying winemakers".
Marchand developed his own wine estate and established himself with his financial partner Moray Tawse as a micro-negociant under the name Marchand-Tawse. In addition, in 2011 this partnership acquired the former and important Domaine Maume, now labeled as Maume-Marchand-Tawse and since then positive reforms have been implemented. Despite the expansions, Marchand deliberately wants to keep it small-scale on the domain. His wines offer great drinking pleasure at a young age, but are vinified in such a way that they can ripen beautifully with confidence and appear to develop well. Each produced wine is approached individually in order to optimally show its own character and terroir origin. The use of wood is therefore highly differentiated and biodynamic methods are becoming increasingly noticeable.
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