Marchand & Burch Showcase
French & Australian Portfolio
Fine Wines of Western Australia & Burgundy
Sunday May 18
Hosted by David Stredwick
Lunch: Noon-3pm, 13 Wines & 4 Course Menu, $250
Masterclass: 4-6pm, 13 Wines with Kate Lamont nibbles, $95
Dinner: 6.30pm, 13 Wines & 4 Course Menu, $250
History: When Two Men Met in Bourgogne
Jeff Burch first crossed paths with Pascal Marchand in the cellars of Domaine Comte Armand in Pommard and a fast friendship quickly formed, a passion for Pinot Noir as its foundation. Two decades on, this friendship and passion formed the foundation for Marchand & Burch. Since 2007, the collaboration has evolved, weaving a narrative that spans Western Australia’s Great Southern and Bourgogne, France.
Guided by the belief that fine wines should echo their unique origins, Jeff and Pascal championed the concept of ‘terroir.’ The Marchand and Burch journey began at the Mount Barrow vineyard in Great Southern, a region specially selected for its ancient geology, continental climate and cooling ocean influence, giving rise to the distinctive and expressive ‘New World’ terroir at the heart of the Australian Collection.
The French Collection was established in 2007, allowing wine enthusiasts to explore the iconic epicentre of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Bourgogne. While the French wines of Bourgogne delve into centuries-old tradition, the South West Australian wines showcase the region’s untapped viticultural potential, proving that an emphasis on terroir can produce exceptional wines from WA. Explore the unique imprint of place woven into each bottle of Marchand and Burch wine, bridging the gap between the wild and remote landscape of Great Southern and the time-honoured terroir of Bourgogne.
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The French Collection is a realisation of the long-term ambition of Jeff and Pascal to collaborate in a meaningful way to bring wines from the great vineyards of the Côte d’Or and beyond to Australia. Since the first vintage was released in 2007 the range has expanded as Pascal’s holdings of vines in Bourgogne have increased. He now owns 8 hectares of Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations, as well as continuing to source fruit from a trusted network of family growers.
Bourgogne stands as a cornerstone of the French fine wine world, producing unparalleled and exemplary expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Long rooted in this historic wine landscape, these grape varieties share an inseparable bond with the hallowed region. It was here that the profound concept of ‘terroir’ was born—a belief that fine wine carries the unmistakable mark of their vineyards. In this iconic epicentre of fine French wine, winemakers are viewed as custodians, skillfully translating the language of soil, season, and site into a unique sensory experience in every glass.
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The heart of the Marchand & Burch Australian collection is the estate Mount Barrow Vineyard, planted by the Burch Family in 2005 and much admired by Pascal Marchand on his visit to Western Australia the following year. The vineyard faces south to the formidable Southern Ocean, its unique microclimate meets an ancient geology where gravel and granite combine to test the resilience of the maturing vines. It is this struggle that gives expression and character in the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that speaks solely of this environment and nowhere else.
The Australian collection now comprises five wines: the Villages wines are exuberant, varietal and ready to drink. The Villages Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are crafted from the younger vines at the bottom of the Mount Barrow vineyard and are matured in tanks and larger format old oak barrels to emphasise vibrancy and fruit freshness. The Villages Rosé is an homage to the Provençal style and uses Pinot Noir and old vine Grenache to convey the delicate, alluring, spicy and mineral characteristics that make these wines so unashamedly enjoyable.
The Wines & Menu
2024 Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay, Our Special Price $42
The 2024 Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay is a masterpiece of assemblage – a perfectly judged marriage of parcels matured in older, large-format French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks has liberated a seamless cuvee with vibrancy, drive and elegance enhancing the enjoyment of each glass in equal measure. Varietal signatures of white grapefruit and nectarine, fragrant field flowers and citrus blossom inform a deluxe aromatic profile, while a well-proportioned palate interweaves citrus and orchard fruits with a complement of freshly blanched almonds. Full-flavoured but lithe, this Chardonnay has immediate appeal and an exciting future in the cellar.
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2023 Marchand & Burch Mount Barker Chardonnay, Our Special Price $88
Gold Medal – Wine Show of WA
Strikes immediately with complex and intriguing notes of faint struck match against a background of grapefruit, vanilla bean and tart nectarine. The palate texture has been created with a mix of oaks of different ages and formats with partial malolactic fermentation. Has a subtle cracked seas-shell character permeating against the dry savoury minerality. Shows the virtues of the Mount Barrow vineyard with its mix of clones adding variety and complex options to the wines.
97 Points, Ray Jordan
2022 Marchand & Burch Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Vergelesses 1er Cru, Our Special Price $134
Mid-depth bright yellow hue, with very shy, reserved bouquet that shows straw, almond/nutty and dried-herb inflexions. The wine is very reserved and delicate in the mouth, light-weight really, with modest palate length. The balance and drinkability are very appealing.
91 Points, Huon Hooke - The Real Review
1st Course
2024 Marchand & Burch Village Pinot Noir, Our Special Price $42
In the glass, the wine displays a deep violet hue. Perfumes of black cherry and plum, intertwine with hints of wild strawberries, ripe cranberry, and pomegranate. Subtle wafts of ironstone, thyme, and dried, salted meat contribute to an alluring and savoury aroma. On the palate, super fine tannins carry nuanced flavours of red and black berries, alongside purple plums. Herbal notes emerge, accompanied by blood orange and a touch of fresh earth. The tart, sour cherry pit acidity provides balance, guiding this light-bodied wine to a tingling and bright finish.
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2023 Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir, Our Special Price $65
Trophy – Best Great Southern Pinot Noir – Australian Pinot Noir Challenge
This is such a brilliant pinot with the structure, the prettiness and the palate feel you seek with this variety. Pretty it might be, but this has a tight structural core guiding it. The fragrances are all cherry and roses. The palate is deceptively powerful, almost belying its light colour. A tight thread of fine tannins weaves through supporting the intense red fruits. This is a high-class wine showing just how good this region is.
97 Points, Ray Jordan
2022 Marchand & Burch Côte de Nuits - Villages , Our Special Price $102
Hailing from Corgoloin and Comblanchien in the southernmost reaches of the Côte de Nuits, the 2022 Côte de Nuits - Villages wine strikes a refined balance between intensity and elegance. The aromatic profile is rich with dark red fruits, nuanced floral tones, and exotic spice, underpinned by an alluring smokiness. On the palate, layers of redcurrant and wild berry are interwoven with earthy undertones, all supported by bright, well-judged acidity and finely grained tannins. Vibrant and enduring, it offers immediate appeal while holding great promise for graceful ageing. The depth and persistence in this wine indicate an appellation that is on the rise as new viticultural practice unlocks the potential of the richer soil of these vineyards
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2nd Course
2022 Marchand & Burch Beaune 'Clos du Roi' 1er Cru, Our Special Price $165
Crimson purple in the glass, this wine opens with an elevated and perfumed nose; floral aromas of rose water, orange blossom and violets drift alongside brighter fruit notes of tart cranberry and red cherry with a soft, enticing lift of cinnamon quill. and gentle spice. The palate is graceful and well-framed; a full but finely structured expression that carries red fruits through to deeper notes of black plum, clove and mulling spice. Silky tannins and bright acidity give length and poise, while the wine’s quiet persistence suggests both early approachability and the confidence to age. Feminine, elegant, and quietly powerful, it’s a wine to savour now or revisit in years to come.
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2020 Marchand & Burch Beaune 'Clos du Roi' 1er Cru, Our Special Price $TBC
Deep, brooding colour; the bouquet is intense in smoky/charcoal/burnt timber aromas, barbecued meats as well; the wine is full-bodied and quite concentrated, deep and authoritative with masses of tannin and good impact. Impressive weight and structure, showing how Burgundy is a very different beast to Aussie pinot noir.
95 Points, Huon Hooke - The Real Review (17 Aug 2024)
2008 Marchand & Burch Vosne-Romanee, Our Special Price $TBC
Light purple-crimson; both the bouquet and palate have the racy characters of almost all the Vosne-Romanee pinots that becomes even more obvious with Premier and Grand Crus; lingering tannins extend the finish and aftertaste.
95 points, James Halliday
3rd Course
2022 Marchand & Burch Nuit-Saint-Georges, Our Special Price $179
A vivid deep ruby in the glass, the 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges offers an inviting nose of ripe dark fruit and gentle spice that unfurls with aeration. The palate is lifted by bright red berries and dark cherry, while fine, powdery tannins enhance presence and grip. Well-integrated oak adds touches of caramel and allspice, complementing the wine’s natural intensity. The blend of vineyards from the distinct northern and southern sections of the village captures the inherent complexity and bold fruit character of the appellation while suggesting greater nuance to come with age.
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2019 Marchand & Burch Nuit-Saint-Georges, Our Special Price $TBC
Good depth and hue of colour. The bouquet is very savoury with an earthy, walnutty bouquet shrouding black cherry, the palate rich and dense, full-bodied and firm with lashings of tannins and a lingering density of flavour. A keeper, worth cellaring.
92 Points, Huon Hooke - The Real Review (20 Oct 2021)
2022 Marchand & Burch Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Laviéres 1er Cru, Our Special Price $138
Bright and expressive, with floral aromatics layered over raspberry, plum, and a hint of white strawberry. The palate is fresh, poised, and finely structured, capturing the Côte de Beaune’s signature balance of finesse and depth and the particular captivating “wildness” of Savigny, with some garrigue notes complementing the concentrated fruit profile. Tannins are suave and silky, giving accessibility to a wine that will drink well through the decade and beyond
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)
2022 Marchand & Burch Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru, Our Special Price $273
Les Millandes sits so close to the Clos de la Roche it surely captures some of its grandeur!? Aromas of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and cinnamon spice dominate, interwoven with rich floral notes, hints of menthol, forest floor, and a distinct petrichor essence. On the palate, bold and concentrated layers of dark berry fruit, tangy rhubarb, cherry, and dark chocolate unfold with striking intensity. Firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and deep, savoury complexity, frame a wine with forceful energy and remarkable structure. Its presence is commanding, yet balanced and poised.
(Tasting Notes, Marchand and Burch)