Meet our ami
“To truly reveal the beauty of a wine, you have to drink it - only then does it become part of you. Part of a moment, a place, a shared experience. In that sense, wine carries something the Japanese call mono no aware, an awareness of the beauty in passing moments. Unlike a painting, wine cannot be revisited. Its beauty lies in its fleeting nature, in the way it makes the present feel just a little more meaningful.”
Culinary Legend
With a career rooted in gastronomy, Luc has spent years refining his understanding of wine. Not just as a drink, but as an expression of culture, craft, and place.
A life at the table
For Luc, wine has never stood alone. It belongs at the table alongside food, conversation, and the kind of moments that turn a good bottle into something truly memorable.
Reason to select a wine
Luc looks beyond the label. He selects wines for their balance, their story, and their ability to elevate a dish, guiding you towards bottles that truly come to life when shared.
Best bottle you ever tasted?
There is no answer to this question. No bottle, no label, no vintage. Just a moment that turned liquid - a glass hovering somewhere between memory and longing. But if you really want an answer: Château Latour 1961, Pauillac.
Guilty pleasure pairing go to?
Oysters with a proper pedigree combined with a Château Chalon that has absolutely no business being opened yet.
Region/winemaker on your radar?
Yoichi, a small village in Japan's Hokkaido prefecture. An accidental Burgundy with a Japanese soul. The cult winemaker here is Takahiko. His wines carry a quietness and precision that stays with you long after the glass is empty.
