Marchand Tawse Vire Clesse 2022 - 75cl/13%

Winery history:Maison Marchand-Tawse was founded in Burgundy in 2010-2011 by Canadians Pascal Marchand and Moray Tawse. Pascal had led Domaine Comte Armand from 1985 and later worked at Domaine de la Vougeraie. The house focuses on organic and biodynamic farming, with both estate and négociant wines, emphasising precise terroir expression.

Wine notes:This is the 2022 Viré-Clessé, a white wine from 100% Chardonnay in the southern Mâconnais. The appellation was created in 1999 and covers the villages of Viré, Clessé and neighbouring communes, on limestone and clay soils. Marchand-Tawse aims for fresh fruit and minerality through precise winemaking, typically in neutral vessels or with light oak influence to keep the style crisp.

Tasting notes:Nosing: lemon, green apple and white flowers, with light mineral and oak notes.Palate: medium-bodied, with citrus and green apple, bright acidity.Finish: clean and mineral, lightly saline.