With its origin dating back to 1928 when the Mercier family established itself in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine de Chezeaux owns nearly 60% of Griotte-Chambertin - the largest owner - and also Clos St-Denis, Chambertin as well as some parcels of Gevrey Premier Cru; however, the Domaine does not make any wines but instead the holdings are all farmed and produced by others, which is called a "en metayage" and those who "farm" the land are called the "metayers". The metayers are responsible for the farming, elevage, bottling and distribution and among the metayers are well-established names like Ponsot, Leclerc, and Berthaut. They take up over 60% of...

Nicolas Potel started his negotiant business in 1996 under his name and since then he has created a name for himself among drinkers who look for great value Burgundies. He has an extensive sourcing network of high quality grapes and has the skills to produce fantastic Burgundies at excellent price tags. Sadly, he suffered financial hardship and decided to sell his business in 2004; however, in 2009 he created a new name under Roche de Bellene to continue his negotiant business in Beaune. With the new label, great qualities are retained and Nicolas Potel has been aggressively working on biodynamic methods in which most...

We would like to highlight three wineries with Japanese craftsmanship – Takahiko(Japan), Kusuda (New Zealand) ,Kei Shiogai (Burgundy), Kuheiji (Burgundy) - Takahiko Soga – One of the most influential figures in Japan wine industry nowadays, Mr Soga’s father is the owner of Obuse Winery and later established Domaine Takahiko in 2010. Produces the best wines which can compete with the finest wines from the old world.Domaine Takahiko Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir 2021 – HK$3,750 per bottle (6 bottles, Immediately available) Hiroyuki Kusuda- Started early from 2001 in Martinborough,New Zealand. Kusuda’s wines are one of the most difficult-to-find Pinot Noir in the world. Only about 6,000 bottles are made every year. Kusuda Pinot Noir 2012 – HK$1,980 per bottle...

A micro-negotiant business developed by a Japanese expat with Chinese origins, Seiichi Saito has successfully started his exciting journey by producing some exciting wines in Burgundy. In 2006, Seiichi Saito started his studies in Beaune and relocated to Burgundy in 2008 in order to study the “next big thing” in the wine world. To develop his skills, Seiichi Saito also collected his profound knowledge by co-working in Domaine Armand Rousseau, Leflaive, and Jacques Frederic Mugnier.Petit-Roy’s collection has been widely seen in Japanese wine bars and restaurants but seldom in other places due to its limited production. Seiichi owns a tiny 2.1 ha...

Unlike many estates in Burgundy, de Vogüé has ancient architectural and viticultural origins, tracing its beginnings to the 15th century with ownership passing through 20 generations to the present proprietors; and the current label began with Comte Georges de Vogüé who took over in 1925. They own 7.25 hectares of the fabled Le Musigny vineyard which constitutes 80% of the whole site, 2.75 hectares of Bonnes-Mares,1.8 hectares of Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny, and some Chambolle-Musigny villages. The vineyards are run more or less organically though they do not claim organic status. In the cellar, winemaking techniques are adapted to suit the...