HiteJinro Launches ‘Domaine Henri Huberson,’ Burgundy’s Premier Red Wine Producer

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] Wine produced from Burgundy's top 1% premier vineyards is being released.

HiteJinro announced on the 13th that it will launch five Pinot Noir wines from 'Domaine Henri Rebourseau,' one of Burgundy's finest red wine producers.

Domaine Henri Rebourseau is a family-run winery located in the Gevrey-Chambertin region, known as Burgundy's premier wine-producing area, with a history dating back to 1780. After World War I veteran General Henri Rebourseau returned to Gevrey in 1919 and took over the domaine (vineyard), the winery took its current form.

Henri Rebourseau owns 5 hectares (1ha = 10,000㎡) of grand cru classified premier vineyards, representing the top 1% of Burgundy vineyards, and cultivates all vineyards using biodynamic farming methods. Biodynamic farming means no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides are used during the cultivation of grapes and other crops. Even when using eco-friendly fertilizers or compost, they are produced solely within the farm without external supply, embodying the concept of an 'organic farm as a self-sustaining organism.'

Henri Rebourseau produces and sells wine exclusively from grapes grown in its own vineyards. Notably, while Burgundy's premier vineyards typically produce 30-35hl (1hl = 100ℓ) per hectare and general vineyards produce 40-50hl, Henri Rebourseau limits production to 20-27hl per hectare through vine pruning and grape thinning to enhance fruit ripeness and concentration.

The wines being sold this time include five Pinot Noir products: three from grand cru premier vineyards, one from premier cru vineyards, and one from village-level vineyards.

Henri Rebourseau Chambertin Grand Cru wine is made from grapes harvested from vines averaging over 59 years old. With a production of only 20hl per hectare, the total wine output is 2,028 bottles, of which 60 bottles are imported and sold domestically.

Henri Rebourseau Clos de B?ze Grand Cru is made from grapes harvested from vines averaging over 41 years old, with a production of 25hl per hectare. The 2017 vintage produced 6,364 bottles, and the 2018 vintage produced 7,955 bottles; a total of 60 bottles from these two vintages are imported and sold domestically.

Henri Rebourseau Charmes Chambertin is produced from vines averaging 35 years old, with an average yield of 25hl/ha. Out of a total production of 3,035 bottles, 36 bottles are imported and sold domestically.

Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Fontenys and Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin have average yields of 25-27hl/ha, producing 2,878 and 8,028 bottles respectively, with 180 bottles of each imported and sold domestically.

The five Domaine Henri Rebourseau wines will be available for pre-order starting mid-November at Shinsegae Department Store main branch, Hyundai Department Store (Mokdong, Pangyo, Cheonho branches), and the wine shops within Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo branch.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.