Marchand & Burch Australian MOUNT BARKER CHARDONNAY

Marchand and Burch Chardonnay was born from Jeff Burch and Pascal Marchand’s vision to craft a wine of depth and character by blending Burgundy’s traditional methods with the unique qualities of New World terroir. Pascal identified the remote Great Southern region as the ideal location, where its emerging vineyards held the potential to fully express this concept. For over 15 years, our winemakers have embraced this philosophy, resulting in a remarkable collection of wines.

The Marchand & Burch Mount Barker Chardonnay is a wine that bears the distinct imprint of the site on which it was grown. Pure, poised, and elegant, it is the epitome of cool climate Chardonnay. Sourced from vines at the summit of the Mount Barrow vineyard, at an elevation of 380 meters above sea level, this white wine is crafted from the original Chardonnay plantings which have now entered their second decade. The parcel forms a mosaic of prized French clones, as well as the revered Gin Gin clone, first planted in Western Australia over 50 years ago. The fruit, exhibiting both presence and depth, undergoes roughly nine months of maturation in carefully selected new French oak. This delicate interplay of pristine fruit and judicious oak enriches the wine’s structure and cellaring potential while highlighting the pure varietal character and championing the site’s unique terroir. A realization of Jeff Burch’s enduring dream, this wine has garnered much admiration over the years from both fine wine enthusiasts and esteemed critics.