【Limited Set A】 Lou Dumont "Tenchi-jin" – Red & White All-Star Collection

Featuring Meursault 2022 & The Rare "Cuvée Famille"

Inventory: 1 Set Only 

📦 Set Contents (6 Bottles Total)

A 4-White / 2-Red configuration designed for the lover of Burgundian Chardonnay, anchored by two prestigious white wines.

1. ⚪ [White] Bourgogne Blanc "Cuvée Famille" (Value: ¥48,500) [The Masterpiece]

2. ⚪ [White] Meursault 2022 (Value: ¥19,200)

3. 🔴 [Red] Côte de Nuits-Villages (Value: ¥7,600)

4. 🔴 [Red] Bourgogne Rouge (Value: ¥6,500)

5. 🔴 [Red] Bourgogne Rouge (Value: ¥6,500)

6. ⚪ [White] Bourgogne Blanc (Value: ¥6,500) [Standard Cuvée]

🍷 Master of Wine’s Selection Notes

"A Study in Chardonnay: From Daily Comfort to Rare Prestige."

This set is fascinating because it offers a vertical study of Lou Dumont's white wine mastery. You have the Meursault 2022, representing the gold standard of the Côte de Beaune, and the mysterious, high-value "Cuvée Famille."

"Cuvée Famille" literally means "Family Blend." In Burgundy, these are often barrels kept back for the winemaker’s private circle or special library releases. To see a Bourgogne Blanc valued at this level suggests it is either a very rare library vintage or a special large format that transcends its regional labeling.

Here is the breakdown of your cellar additions:

1. 【The Collector’s Item】 Bourgogne Blanc "Cuvée Famille"

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• The MW Verdict: The valuation suggests this is no ordinary bottle. This is likely a "Super-Bourgogne"—possibly sourced from declassified village or premier cru plots, or aged significantly in the cellar.

• Expectations: Unlike fresh regional whites, expect developed complexity. Look for notes of dried apricot, honey, roasted nuts, and a creamy, evolved texture. This is a wine to be served at a dinner party as the main event.

2. 【The Golden Standard】 Meursault (2022)

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Vintage: 2022 (A warm, generous vintage)

• The MW Verdict: Meursault is the capital of rich white Burgundy. Koji Nakada’s interpretation is balanced and precise.

• Tasting Note: 2022 gave us ripe fruit. Expect a nose of yellow peach, hazelnut butter, and white flowers. On the palate, it is round and opulent but held together by a streak of limestone mineral freshness. It is drinking beautifully right now.

3. 【The "Baby Gevrey"】 Côte de Nuits-Villages

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

• The MW Verdict: Sourced largely from Brochon (the village next to Gevrey-Chambertin), this wine punches above its weight.

• Tasting Note: Darker and spicier than a standard Burgundy Red. It has black cherry fruit, a touch of earthiness, and firm tannins. It pairs excellently with roasted duck or grilled lamb.

4. 【The Daily Essentials】 Bourgogne Rouge (x2) & Blanc (x1)

• The MW Verdict: These are the pillars of the Lou Dumont house.

  • Rouge: Fresh strawberry, light spice, silky texture. The perfect "House Red."

  • Blanc: Crisp, citrus-driven, with a touch of oak for texture. A refreshing contrast to the heavyweights in this box.