Marc de Bourgogne Grand Cru Distillerie Mazy

The Marc de Bourgogne Le Grand from Distillerie Mazy stands at the apex of the range, a spirit of real character distilled from the pomace of five of Burgundy's most storied Grand Crus. Born from the passion and rigour of Julie Mazy, a biochemist turned distiller, Le Grand demonstrates what Burgundian marc can become in committed hands.

The raw material and its provenance

Le Grand is made exclusively from 100 percent destemmed Pinot Noir pomace, in a precise and consistent blend of five Côte de Nuits Grand Crus: Chambertin (26 percent), Mazoyères-Chambertin (21 percent), Charmes-Chambertin (20 percent), Clos de Bèze (20 percent), and Bonnes Mares (13 percent). These proportions, recorded in the detailed technical sheet accompanying each cuvée, reflect trusted partnerships between Julie Mazy and respected partner domains, who release their pomace immediately after pressing to preserve aromatic freshness. Each pomace comes from the skins, stems, and seeds of these legendary terroirs. Distilled separately by domain and climat before final assembly, Le Grand offers complete traceability; every bottle is numbered.

Distillation and ageing

Distillation follows Distillerie Mazy's artisanal signature, with rigorous heart selection by tasting. The pomace leaves the still at around 65 percent ABV, then undergoes careful spirit reduction with low-mineral water to preserve aromatic purity. Ageing lasts 35 to 47 months in French oak of modest volume — new 114-litre feuillettes from Montgillard and Rousseau, and 228-litre pieces from Seguin Moreau and Remond, previously holding white Burgundy. Each cooper's wood receives a long toast that enriches and complexes the spirit's character without heaviness. Distillation and ageing are conducted separately for each domain and climat, ensuring maximum expression and traceability.

Tasting profile

The colour is amber with copper glints, luminous and warm. The nose is striking in its expressiveness and refinement: notes of violet and rose flower emerge first, accompanied by spice, a whiff of cigar leaf and a hint of ripe pineapple that brings an unexpected, seductive exotic note. With aeration, nuances of ripe fruit and marmalade deepen this complex bouquet. On the palate, Le Grand impresses with its balance and roundness, the often rough character of young marc here completely melted into something silky and deep. The attack is fine and precise, opening onto aromas of tart berries and marmalade; the spirit unfolds with amplitude and elegance, and the finish is long, persistent, and harmoniously aromatic. A spirit for contemplation, served in a large balloon glass warmed in the palm of the hand, revealing its full complexity gradually.

The distillery

Founded in 2016 by Julie Ay in Marsannay-la-Côte, on Burgundy's Route des Grands Crus, Distillerie Mazy grew from a biochemist's passion for Burgundian terroir and the discovery of an old liqueur recipe in her family library at a property in Gigondas. Julie Mazy has built an artisanal distillery of remarkable precision and demand, each cuvée accompanied by a detailed technical sheet recording suppliers, varietals, climates, and barrel types, reflecting the transparency and rigour that define this house. Distilling runs September through March; visits by appointment.

Tasting and pairings

Le Grand is traditionally enjoyed as a digestif, in a warmed balloon glass held in the palm to release its aromatic complexity gradually. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged hard cheeses such as mature Comté, or in the most authentic Burgundian tradition, poured into a warm coffee cup over barely dissolved sugar. It also pairs surprisingly and deliciously with fine oysters or beef tartare.