Originally from Montreal, Pascal Marchand fell in love with Burgundy's climats on his first trip to France. In 1983 he decided to take the leap and move there. He learnt at Clos des Epeneaux for 15 years before spending a further seven at Domaine de la Vougeraie. In 2006 he launched his own venture as a wine merchant before founding Marchand Tawse with Moray Tawse in 2010. Today, wines are produced across 51 appellations and 25 climats between the Côte de Nuit, Côte de Beaune and Chablis. With Pascal Marchand, we're far from the clichés often heard about wine merchant activity. He works with low yields, respects biodynamic principles in the vines, works only with indigenous yeasts and avoids fining and filtering. Demanding work that provides results, as proven by the success of every vintage produced thus far. He has also acquired properties on the fine appellations of Puligny-Montrachet, Corton Charlemagne and Volnay.

Nestled on the steep slopes of Corton, the Chardonnay vines thrive in a rich limestone soil, abundant in clay and marl, which gives this wine remarkable complexity and depth. The reputation of this locality dates back to the 13th century, when the monks of the Abbey of Saint-Vincent first began cultivating the land, establishing Corton-Charlemagne as one of the most coveted grand cru sites. The winemaking process here is carried out with exceptional care. The grapes are hand-harvested before being gently pressed. Fermentation occurs in oak barrels, followed by ageing on the lees, which imparts both richness and a creamy texture to the wine.
This Corton-Charlemagne displays a striking golden hue. On the nose, it reveals delicate aromas of white flowers and citrus, complemented by subtle buttery notes. On the palate, the wine offers a beautiful freshness, with flavours of ripe pear and vanilla, balanced by an elegant minerality and a long, lingering finish.