Vintage Character The 2023 season in Burgundy was generous but demanding. Even flowering and periodic summer showers supported berry development, while a late-August heatwave briefly checked ripening and made harvest timing especially important. For this Bourgogne Rouge, that points to a fully ripened fruit core, balanced by the need to keep freshness. At 14.5% alcohol the 2023 is a ripe, fruit-forward Pinot Noir. The 47N name marks this particular cuvée rather than an appellation or classification, and its 2023 character rests on the contrast between ample fruit and late heat.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Cherry and raspberry sit at the centre of an open red-fruit nose, with violet and a lighter earthy edge as the wine breathes. With age, forest floor, dried flowers and truffle can appear, alongside clove and subtle oak. The dry palate is supple, carried by lively acidity and a fine rather than forceful tannic line, and the finish is clear and persistent. Serve it slightly cool to keep the fruit in focus. Roast chicken, mushroom tart and lightly grilled pork meet its savoury side without overwhelming the Pinot Noir texture.
Winery Background Marchand-Tawse brings together Burgundy winemaker Pascal Marchand, who previously managed Clos des Epeneaux and Domaine de la Vougeraie, and Ontario winery owner Moray Tawse. From cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the house works across its own estate vineyards, sold as Domaine Tawse, and a broader négociant range of selected wines. Chief winemaker Mark Fincham vinifies around fifty appellations, from simple Bourgogne to Grand Cru. This Bourgogne Rouge is the most approachable way into the house's style, showing the same moderate use of whole bunches and new oak as its village and Premier Cru wines.