Pommard Poisot cuvée Geneviève Kei Shiogai 2022

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Pommard Poisot cuvée Geneviève Kei Shiogai 2022

The wine

The Pommard appellation, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, is renowned for its powerful red wines made exclusively from Pinot Noir. The Bathonian limestone soils give the wines backbone, depth and intensity. The small Le Poisot parcel (less than one hectare), lies on clay-limestone soils. Manual harvests are followed by meticulous sorting. The grapes are fully destemmed and undergo a carefully managed maceration with regular punch-downs. Ageing takes place for 12 months in oak barriques followed by bottling without fining or filtration.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep ruby-red hue with bright glints. The nose bursts with vivid aromas of red and black fruits such as cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant, layered with gentle notes of spice. The palate opens on a rush of pure fruit, framed by smooth yet structured tannins and a fine, well-balanced acidity.

Born in Tokyo, Kei Shiogai discovered the world of wine in Japan and New Zealand, where he held various positions in the industry. He moved to France in 2014, where he lived with a host family in Dijon. He worked tirelessly to learn French and, at the same time, obtained degrees in viticulture. To extend his knowledge, he then joined some prestigious estates as a vineyard worker. Passionate and ambitious, Kei Shiogai succeeded in establishing his own estate through hard work and diligence, acquiring grapes from outstanding terroirs, notably in Pommard and Gevrey-Chambertin. With his sights set on producing unique wines that also reflect the purest Burgundy tradition, Kei Shiogai closely oversees the work conducted in the vineyard. Once harvesting is completed, he personally handles the vinification. Each step is carefully thought through to produce authentic, intense and highly concentrated cuvées.