Domaine Kuheiji

Burgundy, France

Based in Morey Saint Denis, Domaine Kuheiji approaches Burgundy through a unique lens shaped by generations of sake brewing, crafting wines defined by clarity, energy and quiet precision.

Domaine Kuheiji is a meeting point between two worlds. Founded in 2016 in Morey Saint Denis by Mr Kuno, the fifteenth generation of the Banjo sake brewery in Nagoya, the domaine is rooted in a long tradition of craftsmanship, patience and precision. Before arriving in Burgundy, decades were spent working with fermentation at its most fundamental level, shaping a philosophy that begins with the final expression in mind.

This idea of working backwards sits at the heart of Kuheiji. Rather than controlling fermentation, the focus is on creating the right conditions for it to unfold naturally. Sake and wine may differ in material, but they share the same foundation. When guided with care, both can express a clear sense of place and intention.

The estate is managed by Hirotaka Ito, whose background in sake and experience in Burgundy bring a quiet balance between cultures. In the vineyards around Morey Saint Denis, spread across limestone and clay soils, the work is attentive and measured. Old vines, low yields and a strong focus on soil health allow the grapes to develop purity and natural energy.

In the cellar, the same restraint defines the approach. Fermentations are slow and gentle, carried out with native yeasts in small volumes. Extraction is minimal, guided more by time and temperature than by force. The aim is not to shape the wine, but to let it form itself with clarity and precision.

The result is a collection of wines that feel transparent and composed. Not driven by power, but by balance. There is a quiet confidence in their expression, where fruit, acidity and texture move in harmony.

Domaine Kuheiji may be a young estate, yet it carries an old soul. A thoughtful dialogue between sake and wine, grounded in Burgundy and refined through a different cultural lens.

Wines

    • Crémant de Bourgogne

    • Bourgogne Aligoté

    • Bourgogne Chardonnay

    • Coteaux Bourguignons

    • Fixin

    • Aloxe-Corton

    • Pommard

    • Nuits-Saint-Georges

    • Gevrey-Chambertin

    • Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Arvelets'

    • Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Aux Murgers'

    • Corton Grand Cru

    • Vougeot Premier Cru 'Les Petits Vougeots'

    • Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru