2023 Domaine Takahiko Yoichi-Nobori "Passetoutgrain" - Hokkaido - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

Domaine Takahiko – Yoichi-Nobori N “Passetoutgrain” 2023
Hokkaido, Japan

95% Pinot Noir and 5% Zweigelt.

The brainchild of Takahiko Soga, Domaine Takahiko has, in just over a decade, become one of the most respected names in Japanese Pinot Noir. From his small estate in Yoichi (Hokkaido), Soga produces highly limited wines that are rarely seen on the market and often described as “phantom wines” due to their scarcity.

His wines are cherished for their delicate, savoury and umami-driven character, offering a unique expression that bridges Burgundy, Jura and Japan.

This cuvée, labelled Yoichi-Nobori-N Passetoutgrain, is made predominantly from Pinot Noir with a small proportion of Zweigelt. Approximately 98% of the fruit originates from the renowned Nana-Tsu-Mori vineyard, with the “N” referring to this site.

The 2023 vintage was marked by extreme pressure in Hokkaido, as birds devastated vineyards across the region. Domaine Takahiko was among the very few producers able to bring fruit into the cellar, resulting in a particularly rare and limited release.

Due to millerandage in the Nana-Tsu-Mori vineyard, the grapes showed beautiful natural acidity and aromatic precision. While the traditional winemaking approach was followed, a small addition of Zweigelt was used to balance the wine in this challenging vintage.

Condition
Stored in a temperature-controlled wine cabinet under optimal conditions.

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