Maison Lou Dumont, Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France) 2012

Koji Nakada, a former Japanese sommelier, created Maison Lou Dumont along with his wife in 2000.  Though they now own a few acres of vineyards, most of their wine comes from the time-honored Burgundian tradition of being a négociant — buying grapes from growers, vinifying, aging and bottling the wine themselves.  Judging from this lovely village wine as well as their Bourgogne Rouge, Nakada has found very good sources.  This Gevrey combines floral and earthy notes in a clean pure wine with substantial length.  Nicely balanced, it delightful to drink now.