Nestling 17 kilometres south of Dijon in the heart of Burgundy wine country, the estate is located in Morey-Saint-Denis. The vineyard’s roots lie in the incredible challenge undertaken by Kuheiji Kuno, owner of the Banjo brewery. He had been selling tasty, traditional sake since 2006. In 2013, he decided to travel to France to mount an ambitious project to create a powerful alchemy between wine and sake, by switching the brewing techniques specific to each beverage. The challenge was considerable, and Kuheiji Kuno acquired his first plot in 2013 in Morey-Saint-Denis, followed by a winery in 2015. The estate cultivates over two hectares of vines on east facing slopes at an altitude of around 250 metres, on limestone and clay soils. Be it wine or sake, Kuheiji Kuno applies the same philosophy, aiming to express the flavours of unique terroirs.

The Aux Clous locality lies in Savigny-lès-Beaune, next to Le Village, near the banks of the Rhine. Each vine benefits from a due south exposure, on a gentle slope facing the village. The Pinot Noir vines, averaging some 50 year, climb on clay-limestone soils and Jurassic subsoils. The exceptionally stony terroir is ideally adapted to the region’s hot, dry summers. The estate, currently converting to organic methods, vinifies its Chardonnay grapes with minimal intervention and minimum doses of sulphur.
The elegant glistening and clear ruby-red colour, unveils a fresh, expressive nose bursting with intense aromas of wild berries and eucalyptus. The long, fruity palate majestically affirms the aromas of the nose, offering hints of wood, and delicately leading to a delicious, lingering finish.