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Marchand & Burch Bourgogne Rouge

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Origin

Bourgogne Pinot Noir wines are the still reds produced under the generic Bourgogne appellation. These wines make up over half of the production of the region and they form the formidable base of the hierarchy of regional appellations.

As referred to as Bourgogne Rouge, this French red wine can come from anywhere within the delineated region of Bourgogne. In the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits sub-regions, this surface area is concentrated mostly on the lower slopes of the Côte d’Or escarpment. This fresh and delicate wine represents the perfect entry to the exciting world of Pinot Noir from Bourgogne.

About Marchand & Burch bourgogne PINOT NOIR

The Marchand and Burch Bourgogne Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards located in Nuits-Saint-Georges (Prémeaux side), Marsannay and Côtes de Beaune. The vineyards have soil types mostly consisting of clay and marl mixed with stony limestone soils.

In the winery, the grapes are hand-picked and then undergo cold maceration for five days with 10% of the berries remaining whole bunch. After this maceration period, the juice receives one pigeage a day at the start of the alcoholic fermentation, followed by pump-overs for a gentle extraction of flavour and tannin. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the grape skins are pressed using a pneumatic press. This Marchand and Burch Pinot Noir are then transferred to French oak barrels for 15 months of elevage, 12 months in seasoned French oak, followed by 3 months in stainless steel vats. After one racking, the wine is bottled without filtration or fining. All vinification and aging are carried out according to the lunar calendar.

Tasting Note

A shortened élevage and use of seasoned oak ensure that fruit is at the forefront of this youthful and vivacious French Pinot Noir. Dark cherry, red currant, beetroot, and rose hip tea lie atop layers of savoury notes ranging from toasted nuts to roasted game and damp earth creating a complex and interesting amalgam. Fine grain tannin gathers towards the front of the palate locking in notes of dark stone fruits and berries, the midpalate is resplendent with stewed raspberry and blackberry. A tart blood orange acidity lends freshness that counteracts the creamy, viscous texture. Ripe dark fruits, spicy undertones, and hints of charry oak and cocoa powder create an appealing wine designed for easy enjoyment in its youth, a fine example of French red wine in Australia.

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WHEN TO DRINK AND WITH WHAT

Enjoy the Marchand & Burch Bourgogne Pinot Noir in its vibrant youth with roasted summer tomatoes and chèvre served on grilled ciabatta.

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