We're thrilled to offer the first wines from Jean Marshall, a new domaine in Burgundy working 1.45 hectares across Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges in a way that honors the region's ethos without being bound by its conventions. After working with Burgundy legend Charles Lachaux, Marshall set out on his own. Lachaux tipped off his distributor, the iconic Becky Wasserman, whose portfolio now holds these beauties.

Marshall farms organically with a distinctive approach: no-till viticulture, rolled cover crops instead of plowing, vines braided rather than hedged. Perhaps the most unusual aspect is his use of sandstone vessels for aging. Every wine, both white and red, is aged in ceramic (and sometimes stainless steel) with no oak whatsoever. This choice, virtually unprecedented for premier cru Burgundy, means no toast, no wood spice, no barrel tannins. Instead, a raw and crystalline expression of grape and place.

This chardonnay comes from the commune of Pommard, from well-draining, gravelly soils producing wines of precision. After ambient yeast fermentation, the wine spends 15 months in 400L sandstone vessels, followed by 7 months in stainless steel, building texture without adding weight. Expect yuzu zest, green apple, white peach, and river rock minerality throughout. Simply lovely.