Born Junmai Daiginjo Tokusen Gamay on ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soils

on ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soils — taking over from their parents who left Paris in 1988 to work the land

Perfect with a smash burger

Morey-Saint-Denis is the quiet middle child of the Côte de Nuits — sandwiched between the fame of Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and the elegance of Chambolle-Musigny to the south

From 80+ year old vines

The 2023 Domaine Michel Lafarge "L'Exception" is a 50/50 co-planted field blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from a single one-hectare parcel in Les Lombois — vines planted in 1928

Born Junmai Daiginjo Tokusen Gamay on ancient Kimmeridgian limestone soilsProduced by Kato Kichibee Shoten in Fukui Prefecture a brewery whose sake was served at imperial ceremonies during the early Showa era Tokusen ("Special Selection") is Born's most celebrated expression. Crafted from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to just 38% of its original size and aged for two years at freezing temperatures, the result is extraordinary. A mature grapefruit aroma layered with floral and mineral tones leads to a silky, clean, quietly