A very fruity nose, with notes of garrigue and soft spices... The palate is stunningly fresh, the texture is very suave, full of finesse.
Kohki Iwata
Kohki Iwata, a Japanese-born vigneron who arrived in France 10 years ago, brings to us wines from his wine negotiant business WA Sud. Following prestigious apprenticeships with such iconic figures in natural wine as Olivier Cousin and Jean Foillard, in 2015 he began working at the Domaine des Soulié in Saint Chinian, where the vineyards have been farmed organically since 1960. A year later, in 2016, he was given the chance to buy his first grapes from this same estate, and began an under-the-radar project vinifying himself, with the support of Rémy from Domaine des Soulié. Like his certified organic grapes, the work in the cellar has also been done as naturally as possible, to make wines that are clean and delicious. Pure Juice! Take note, these are rare pearls, made in very limited quantities. We’ve already witnessed the stunning rise of several Japanese winemakers settled in France, and Kohki will doubtless be no exception!