Tomoko Kuriyama is originally from Japan but was trained as an oenologist at the famous wine university in Geisenheim, Germany. She then worked as estate manager at a notable Rheingau estate, Weingut Friedrich Altenkirch, making wines from varietals such as Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürtztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc, before moving to Burgundy to further her ambitions.

Her husband Guillaume Bott started his career as an assistant to Gerard Boudot of Domaine Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet. He still works as the cellar master of the famous Domaine Simon Bize in Savigny-les-Beaune to this day.

This charming couple has a shared vision. They don’t seek to make big extractive wines, preferring instead to craft refined, aromatic, energetic wines that gently build on the palate and tantalise the senses. Their wines are more about finesse and subtlety than immediate impact. They have a lovely vitality and sense of harmony; saline whites and fresh, pure-fruited reds.

(the wines) have a delightful, I am tempted to suggest Japanese, delicacy about them. — Jancis Robinson, MW The wines are extremely pure, with an almost naked impression of the fruit. They are focused, transparent and crystal clear palate wise. They seem completely free from vinification makeup… — Steen Öhman Its wines, whites and reds, are gorgeously transparent, fresh and unadorned. — Eric Asimov, The New York Times

Chanterêves burst onto the scene with great success in their debut vintage, with Jancis Robinson declaring their humble Bourgogne Pinot Noir her wine of the week during the primeur week back then. Since then, things have only gone from strength to strength.

Tomoko and Guillaume undertake an artisanal approach with minimal intervention to create wines that reflect their origins, imbued with a personal spirit of elegance. All Chanterêves wines are naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts, with the grape clusters all intact (no destemming) and no oenological products employed other than a smidgen of sulphur. New oak is used sparingly.

There’s a special fascination among epicureans for all things Japanese and, as wine lovers, we tend to imagine a special connection between the elegant wines of Burgundy and the Japanese ethos of detailed minimalism. At Chanterêves, the intersection of the two cultures has yielded a combination that distills the best qualities of each. Fans adore them and, if you observe what they say, they almost always gush with affection for these wines. Tomoko and Guillaume make Burgundy wines with an unassuming sincerity that is palpable in each bottle, and this is something that resonates deeply with their admirers.

We’re thrilled to present to you today the splendid vintage 2019 from CHANTERÊVES. While yields were significantly lower compared to 2018, Tomoko and Guillaume have worked tirelessly to bolster their portfolio, and we’re excited to see a number of new appellations making their debut. Unsurprisingly, the entire collection is again a stunning success; every one of these drops will make Burgundy lovers giddy with delight.

We’ve noticed over the years that these pretty wines do not stay long on our list. Ordering them now prior to arrival may be the surest way to guarantee that you’ll be able to lay your hands on these gentle, perfumed and highly beloved burgundies.

This offer is valid until 9 April 2021. Orders will be processed subject to availability and written confirmation. Full settlement is required to confirm orders. The wines are estimated to arrive in Singapore before the end of 2021, subject to shipper's final notice. No reservation is allowed and no further discount. All terms and conditions apply.