Pascal Marchand has been a step ahead for many years, and although he is a long-time Burgundy fixture, I had never tasted wine with him - until a couple of weeks ago. It was unavoidable, sort of: Marchand-Tawse is my neighbour in Rue Julie Godemet in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The visit was a treat, …
Mazoyeres Chambertin
Unrealized potential in Burgundy
It's important to remember that a lot of very fine vineyards in Burgundy are perhaps not receiving the talent and attention they deserve. A significant number of grand cru vineyards are clearly not producing the wines they could produce under optimal management and talent. Some growers never had …
Visit Domaine Marchand-Tawse – tasting of the red 2017s
One of my great moments this summer was a visit at Marchand-Tawse in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To be honest the visit came somewhat unannounced, as the visit was not planned in advance - so a surprise visit so to speak. So a bit unprepared from my side - especially regarding the entry wines - so …
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Benjamin Leroux, Mazoyere Chambertin 2013
The Mazoyere is forward, charming and expressive. In the nose a quite delicate red and dark berry fruit supported by a quite deep earthy minerality .. textbook Gevrey. On the palate quite supple with a lovely core of energetic red fruit .. fine depth and balance .. attractive with a quite gorgeous …
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Domaine Camus, Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978
The Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978 from Domaine Camus is holding up pretty well! In the nose expressive sweet mature red pinot fruit spiced with orange/orange zest and a heavy dose of earthy sous bois - fully mature, complex and a bit fragile. On the palate light/medium body with a certain rich feel on …
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