【The Third Dujac】Humbert Frères, a descendant of the prestigious Dujac family representing Gevrey-Chambertin, begins sales of its latest 2023 vintage

Tokomitsu Co., Ltd. (Taito-ku, Tokyo) will begin selling the latest 2023 vintage from "Humbert Frères," a domaine that inherits the lineage of the prestigious Dujac family of Gevrey-Chambertin, starting Tuesday, April 28, 2026. ◆ The Third Dujac, "Humbert Frères" "Humbert Frères" is a domaine that inherits the lineage of the prestigious Dujac family, one of Burgundy's leading families. Although not as well-known as "Bernard Dujac-Py" and "Claude Dujac," who are already star producers representing Burgundy, their wines have been highly praised by French journalists in recent years, and they are said to have joined the ranks of the great producers of Gevrey-Chambertin. ◆ Unique wines produced with a philosophy shared with "Dujac-Py" and "Claude Dujac" The domaine is currently operated jointly by the owner, Emmanuel (pictured left), and his nephew, Pierre-Yves (pictured right). Emmanuel's mother is from the Dujac family and is a cousin of "Bernard Dujac-Py" and "Claude Dujac." The Humbert family shares the Dujac family's common philosophy of winemaking, including the use of old vines passed down through generations, environmentally friendly "sustainable farming (lutte raisonnée)," fermentation with wild yeasts, and natural production without fining or filtration during bottling. Like other Dujac wines, their wines have a powerful and well-structured style, but on the other hand, based on the idea that "if the yield is suppressed and the grapes are in good condition, there is no need for strong extraction," they use small-berried grapes after reducing the yield to the absolute limit, and perform delicate extraction without pigeage or remontage, which further enhances their elegance. ◆ Highly acclaimed in France Due to small production volumes, most of which are consumed in France, their recognition in Japan is not very high. However, they are immensely popular among wine lovers and sommeliers in France. In the 2022 edition of Bettane + Desseauve, a highly influential wine evaluation magazine in France, they received 4 stars, second only to the perfect 5 stars (e.g., Leroy and DRC). They are also highly rated in La Revue du Vin de France, one of the world's most famous wine magazines, and have gained high acclaim and popularity in France as the hidden "Third Dujac." Their wines are often compared to the Dujac family's style, but due to the location of their vineyards, they are evaluated as having a more elegant and smooth taste, characterized by balance, harmony, and finesse, with a fruit-driven style that does not feel dominated by oak. ◆ The 2023 vintage, blessed with abundant sunshine Pierre-Yves says, "2023 was truly a 'blessed vintage,' with excellent weather resulting in top-level yields and quality. The grapes fully ripened, having received abundant sunshine. It's a fruity and approachable wine that can be enjoyed right away. We hope everyone in Japan will enjoy the rich character of this 2023 vintage." The domaine owns 7 hectares of vineyards. They possess excellent plots shared with the Dujac family, such as "Charmes-Chambertin" and the 1er Cru "Crespyot." They also own a small plot in Fixin, adjacent to Gevrey-Chambertin. They practice thorough yield restriction and "sustainable farming (lutte raisonnée)," never using herbicides or chemical fertilizers. They constantly monitor the grapes daily and maintain healthy soil conditions by plowing. A particularly important point is strict pruning and green harvesting to limit yields. They perform 7 days of cold maceration and ferment the grapes with minimal movement to avoid excessive tannin extraction. The extraction period is determined by the hardness of the grape skins each year. They generally do not perform pigeage, allow for a long fermentation period, and do not fine or filter. Bottling is done at a stable timing, observing the phases of the moon. 【Featured Item】 Product Name: Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot Volume: 750ml Suggested Retail Price: 39,000 yen + tax This 1er Cru produces rich and opulent wines, described by famous critics as "rich, luxurious, elegant, and aromatic." It is a popular 1er Cru located above Lavaux Saint-Jacques, adjacent to Varoilles and La Romanée. The vines are 50 years old, grown in clay-limestone soil. It is aged for 16 months in 100% new oak. Among the three 1er Crus, it is the most mineral-driven, with nuances of saline minerality and a very long finish. 【Company Profile】 Company Name: Tokomitsu Co., Ltd. Representative: Naotaka Totsuka, Representative Director Location: Ueno 6, Taito-ku, Tokyo