Marchand Tawse Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 2023 - 75cl/13.5%

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 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses, a white wine from 100% Chardonnay. The vineyard lies in the northeast of the appellation but faces south, on sandy marl and limestone soils, with vines around 30 years old. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in barrel, on lees without batonnage, followed by 14 months in French oak, 25% new from Tronçais and Allier, for a pure mineral style.

Tasting notes:Nosing: peach blossom, honeysuckle and spiced apple, with flint and shell minerals.Palate: medium-bodied, white grapefruit and lemon butter, bright acidity, gentle oak.Finish: lightly saline, with lime and a hint of ginger, fresh and layered.