Maume, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Maume was a small family-owned estate in Gevrey-Chambertin producing structured Pinot Noir wines from limestone-clay soils across village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards until its 2011 acquisition by Marchand-Tawse. Bernard Maume's traditional winemaking employed extended maceration periods and careful oak aging, allowing each terroir to express itself authentically without technological intervention.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Maume operated as a family-owned estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy until 2011. The domaine was led by Bernard Maume, who maintained the family's traditional approach to winemaking in this prestigious Burgundian village. In 2011, Canadian businessman Moray Tawse and winemaker Pascal Marchand acquired the estate, marking a significant transition in the domaine's history. Following this acquisition, the estate was renamed Marchand-Tawse, though many wine collectors still reference bottles from the Maume era. The domaine's wines gained recognition for their traditional style and expression of Gevrey-Chambertin terroir during Bernard Maume's stewardship.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Maume's holdings centered in Gevrey-Chambertin, with parcels in several classified vineyards. The estate produced village-level Gevrey-Chambertin, Premier Cru wines from Lavaux Saint-Jacques and Champeaux, and Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin. These vineyards feature the limestone-clay soils typical of the Côte de Nuits, which provide ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir. The domaine focused exclusively on Pinot Noir production, crafting wines that expressed the distinctive characteristics of each vineyard site. Under Bernard Maume's direction, the wines were known for their structure and capacity to age, particularly the Premier and Grand Cru bottlings.
Philosophy & Practice
Bernard Maume adhered to traditional Burgundian winemaking methods, with minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. The domaine practiced extended maceration periods to extract structure and depth from the Pinot Noir grapes. Aging took place in French oak barrels, with varying percentages of new oak depending on the wine's classification level. The winemaking approach emphasized expressing the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin rather than imposing a particular style. Following the acquisition by Marchand-Tawse, the winemaking philosophy evolved to incorporate Pascal Marchand's experience, while maintaining respect for the established vineyard sites. The transition represented a continuation of quality-focused production rather than a fundamental change in direction.