Domaine Dujac 'Aux Combottes' 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France 2022One of Burgundy's reference estates for elegant, whole cluster Pinot Noir. Jacques Seysses founded the domaine in 1967, buying vines in Morey Saint Denis with no family inheritance behind him and naming the estate after his own nickname, "du Jac." From the start his winemaking was thoughtful but non interventionist, and the cellar became a magnet for talent early interns included Ted Lemon of Littorai. Today the next generation farms an enviable

Melon de Bourgogne

and spicy dishes including Jollof rice

energetic finish

while still maintaining the refined profile Niigata sake is famous for

Guyot training

It pairs beautifully with a bright

with freshness that harmonically meets a solid structure built for many years of aging

especially the dry styles from California

TERROIR: East-facing slopes at 150-170 meters elevation in northern Heathcote

Keeping with tradition

TERROIR: The estate vineyards are located in Oakville

which resembles shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano