Domaine Takahiko, Passetoutgrain 'Yoichi Nobori', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP high altitude

high altitude

or a simple cheese board

and cool temperatures

the wine is layered but focused—no flashy oak

now president/winemaker for Wade Cellars) and Audra Chapman

Domaine Takahiko, Passetoutgrain 'Yoichi Nobori', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP high altitudeA Burgundian tradition reborn six thousand miles away on Hokkaido's volcanic slopes. Takahiko Soga's Passetoutgrain is built almost entirely on Pinot Noir with a touch of Zweigeltthe Japanese stand in for Gamay in this reimagined classic. Whole bunch fermentation, natural methods, zero fussiness. The cool climate of Yoichi shapes a wine of ethereal texture and spiced plum character, nothing like the heavy reds Hokkaido's latitude might suggest.