Mark S.

9.0

Transparent Ruby red. Partially unfiltered. Natural flavor. Raspberry Clove. Earthy. Vanilla. Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M++ Tannin M Bitterness M+ Body M Finish M 12% Elegant. Yoichi Nobori Takahiko Soga Rose Comme Rouge Pinot Noir 50% Zweigelt 50% 24 @80000, AD, 260126 — 2 months ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.4

Not an #orangewine per se but an orange #rosé that was unctuous and divine. — 11 years ago

Her Mir Tage

9.0

Takahiko Soga Yoichi Nobori 2015

Domaine Takahiko has two main product lines:
- Nana-tsu-mori: Made from estate-grown Pinot Noir.
- Yoichi-Nobori: Sourced from purchased grapes, usually blends.

This Passetoutgrain is a Pinot Noir and Gamay blend (they also have another cuvée, Ô Lie- a Pinot Noir and Zweigelt blend—which I haven’t tried yet).

My Experience with Nana-tsu-mori
I’ve tried two vintages, both underwhelming:
- 2021: Opened with a distinct animalic/funky note(like barnyard), not the cleanest, but the flavors were interesting—red fruit and a chilly, austere vibe.
- 2018(bought in Japan): Watery and collapsed, with no structure. No idea what went wrong.

Yoichi-Nobori 2015 – A Better Experience
- Aromas: Fragrant at opening, though the bouquet faded after ~2 hours.
- Appearance: Classic natural wine hue, similar to Domaine Prieuré Roch.
- Palate:
- No wateriness(a big plus!).
- Rich fruit, well-structured and layered-like sour plum soup with a hint of licorice and mint.
- A touch of greenness, followed by umami on the finish.
- Acidity:Moderate, well-integrated.

Final Thoughts
This domaine’s wines are hit-or-miss, wildly inconsistent. Given their secondary market prices(which rival grand cru Burgundy), they’re only worth buying at allocation prices. — 8 months ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.0

Japanese Pinot noir, clean, focused, laser acidity, cranberry, lime zest, very light but none of the funk or odd characters one might expect from a pioneering wine region, legit and unique Pinot — 11 years ago

Gevrey Chambertin

9.0

とても美味しいピノノワールとツバイゲートとのブレンド。プルゴーニュのパストゥグランをイメージしたという — a year ago

Mark S.

9.0

Natural. Deep plum, herb. Mineral
Domaine Takahiko, Clos da Descion Pinot Noir 22 @, La P, 250426 — a year ago