Jean-Philippe Marchand is the winemaker behind a small range of simply stunning liqueurs. Based in the village of Gevrey Chambertin, in the heart of the Cote de Nuits, Jean-Philippe has a domaine encompassing many Premier and Grand Crus and makes excellent wine. However, we are particularly smitten by his liqueurs - Creme de Peche de Vigne made from small, red, incredibly concentrated peaches that grow in the vineyards; and a Creme de Mure produced from wild blackberries; The maceration time of the fruit in spirit is vital, and this is the clue to Jean-Philippe's success. Greatest flavour is obtained by leaving the fruit in contact for precisely the optimum time - too long and the fruit virtually cooks in the alcohol. Each liqueur from Marchand is a true expression of the fresh fruit from which it is made.

The Peche de Vigne smells and tastes of a fully-ripened peach - you imagine biting into its soft, furry skin to release the wonderful, musky peach flavours. The Mure has a wonderfully intoxicating bouquet of warm, pippy blackberries with perfumed, flowery, violet hints on the palate and a finish that is pure blackberry crumble.

Marchand's liqueurs are so concentrated that only a tiny amount added to sparkling or dry white wine makes a superb Kir or cocktail. The two make splendid after dinner drinks and the Peche de Vigne goes beautifully with fruity desserts.