2010 Pascal Marchand, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Pascal Marchand, an early and fervent advocate for organic and biodynamic viticulture, approaches his work with a profound commitment to vineyard health, allowing the unique character of each site to express itself. His 2010 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru originates from an east-facing parcel within Morey-Saint-Denis, where shallow, rocky brown limestone soils, rich in marlstone, contribute inherent power and aging potential to the Pinot Noir. The 2010 vintage, characterized by a cool growing season and naturally reduced yields due to difficult flowering, fostered small, thick-skinned berries that retained vibrant acidity and concentrated phenolic ripeness. This careful viticulture and the vintage's inherent structure resulted in a wine defined by a precise tension, finely woven tannins, and a classical mid-palate density. The structural integrity and poised balance ensure this Grand Cru offers both immediate complexity and considerable longevity.