Grand Cru

Name: Grand Cru
Director: David Eng
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-04-06
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Pascal Marchand

Burgundy's winemaking legend Pascal Marchand faces his greatest challenges during the catastrophic 2016 season.

2018 · 80 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary

Pascal Marchand arrived in the mythical land of Burgundy to harvest the grapes at age 21. Now 30 years later, he is a renowned wine artist and innovator. Shot over the catastrophic 2016 season, the film is both a love letter and a cautionary tale.

Directed by David Eng · Written by David Eng

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