Gevrey-Chambertin - Kei Shiogai 2021

Kei Shiogai embodies Burgundy in perpetual motion. This young man commands respect through his journey of perseverance and hard work. Originally from Tokyo, he discovered wine in Japan and then in New Zealand through various jobs in the wine industry. Eager to work in the vineyard and cellar, he stayed in Burgundy starting in 2014 with a host family in Dijon. He took the opportunity to learn French and obtain wine-related diplomas. This was followed by experiences in prestigious estates as a vineyard worker. Passionate about the great historical wines of Burgundy (Henri Jayer, Bernard Noblet...), Kei has managed to create his own estate, by purchasing grapes from very beautiful terroirs, particularly in Pommard and Gevrey-Chambertin.

He closely monitors the work in the vineyard, focusing on millerandage grapes and low yields, which ensure concentration. He personally takes care of the grapes once the harvest is done: meticulous sorting, indigenous yeasts, whole cluster maceration, regular pump-overs, taking maximum risks to obtain a very original wine in terms of aroma and texture. He carefully selects barrels and minimizes the use of sulfur (only after malolactic fermentation is complete). Kei claims his own style of wines, which he wants to be both purely classic Burgundian and wildly original. The aging process is long (two winters) to give time to the wine. The result is stunning: intensity and aromatic concentration, silky texture, tannins that are both powerful and delicate, great length, floral and herbal notes, an infusion of Pinot with complexity. Wines that will undoubtedly make a great impression!