ABOUT US
BUVONS NATURE TAIWAN is an annual, one-day natural wine fair that takes place in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 2016, we are looking forward to welcoming you back for a 3rd time. A group of wine author, trades, and brand partners at Buvons Nature Taiwan are committed to:
Celebrating some of the best natural wines and their producers, so that the natural wine movement finds a tiny yet lively hub in Taiwan.
Providing information to the wine community of sommeliers, trades, and enthusiasts as they seek more natural wine options from wide varieties.
Creating experiences that characterize natural wines at their best: primitive, convivial, blissful discoveries that are at the same time sensuous and thought-provoking.
BUVONS NATURE 2018
/Vin Naturel dans tous ses états/
WINE
Natural Wine Tasting
MEALS
Festive Lunch
ATELIER
Meet the Grower
VOYAGE
Picnic
BYO
Paulée
"MEET THE GROWER" ATELIER
11:40-12:10
Dominique Derain
Domaine Derain/ Domaine Sextant
12:30-13:00
Adrien Berlioz
Domaine du
Cellier des Cray
13:20-13:50
Marjorie Gallet
Domaine Le
Roc des Anges
14:10-14:40
Thomas Carsin
Domaine du Clos de l'Elu
15:00-15:30
Benoît Chazallon
Château de la Selve
FEATURE ARTISANS
A list of distinguished winemakers and guests will join us in Buvons Nature 2018.
Adrien Berlioz
DOMAINE CELLIER DES CRAY
At the beginning of 2006, Adrien Berlioz took over the family estate: Cellier des Cray and has since made it one of the most prestigious domaines of Chignin. His wines speak volumes not only about the rich terroir but also for his sincerity and detail-oriented attitude.
Benoît Chazallon
Based in the Ardèche region, the 13th century hunting lodge Chàteau de la Selve had transformed itself into a biodynamic wine domaine with great reputation. Benoît took over winemaking in 2002 and, since then, has celebrated the unique terroir with his beautifully clean and exceptionally tasting wines.
Dominique Derain
A determined and leading Burgundy grower and producer. Previously a barrel maker, Dominique Derain decided to make wine In the 1980s. He purchased 5.5 hectares of vines in Saint Aubin and began the journey. His first vintage was in ’89 and the rest is pioneering the natural winemaking history. Certified Ecocert.
Marjorie Gallet
Establishing the domaine in Tautavel in 2001, Marjorie Gallet is renowned for two things: having been recognized by the most specialized sommeliers and Michelin-starred restaurants, and making the most distinctive Roussillon wines that deliver the sense of place. RVF speaks best of Rod Des Anges: "stunning wines, a phenomenal rise."
Thomas Carsin
Running his property in Saint Aubin de Luigné for a decade, Thomas Carsin was formerly a viticulture consultant who has advanced his knowledge of terroir in California and Provence. Domaine Clos de l'Elu holds a slightly experimental focus on drier wines, including weighty barrel-aged chenin and amphora-aged wine.
Ito Yoshio
Ambassador
Most notable in the community as the ambassador of RAISIN app, Ito is a guru on natural wine exporting. His company Oeno Connexion has been quenching the thirst of thousands natural wine enthusiasts in Japan and Taiwan.
Yusen Lin
Artisan
Professional wine author and instructor with sommelier certification and a degree in wine economy and management. Known by many as the best wine author in the Chinese language, Lin is a major player in the natural wine scene in China and Taiwan.
Yenchang, Su
Chef
As a food writer and Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef, Su plays a key role in the farm-to-table movement in Taiwan. His cuisine has been heralded as festive, generous, and delicate.
VENUE | WINE FAIR
Wine Fair 2018/11/24, 11AM-4PM
Brick Yard 33 1/3
No.49, Kaixuan Rd, Shilin Dist,Taipei 111,Taiwan
One of the most acclaimed projects re-imagining old buildings in Taipei, Brick Yard 33 1/3 was formerly a club house for U.S. Military officers, advisors, and their dependents in Taiwan from the 1950s through the 70s.
Part of the largest remaining group of intact residences located in Mt. Yangming, the Bravo Hall used to be an indoor swimming pool.
Come join us and enjoy every available bit of this place, be it rooftop, poolside, or the wonderful garden — What could be more heavenly than drinking natural wine at one of the city’s most amazing offerings, surrounded by Nature’s glory?
▍You are welcome to bring a blankets or rent one from BY33 1/3 for your own natural wine picnic.
▍No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend this event, NOT even when being accompanied by a ticketed adult/parent/guardian.
▍Due to space limitations, we strongly advise that you leave your four-legged family members at home.
[Photo Credit: HC Space Design]
VENUE | Paulée pour Buvons Nature
Paulée 2018/11/24, 7PM
Cafe de Lugano
Mandarin Oriental Taipei, 1F (166 Dunhua North Road, Taipei 10548, Taiwan)
Café de Lugano will celebrates the Buvons Nature 2018 with a special eight-course paulée dinner, featuring provençal cuisines with Taiwanese inspiration and twist.
Studying at Institut Paul Bocuse and honing his skills at two-Michelin-starred establishments in Paris and Lyon, chef Leo Lin knows the drill of putting the reinvention of terroir on a plate.
TICKETING
/DAY-TIME GEAR/
USD 72 (NTD 2,200)
◣ Grand Tasting
◣ Lunch included
◣ Fair guide
◣ A take-home wine tasting glass
/ALL-DAY GEAR/
USD 150 (NTD 4,500)
◣ Grand Tasting
◣ Lunch included
◣ Fair guide
◣ A take-home wine tasting glass
◣ Paulée: BYO!! Each brings one bottle of wine for sharing
/ATELIER/
USD 12 (NTD 350)/per atelier
◣ A three atelier-exclusive sample wine tasting
◣ Meet the grower
◣ One could only buy atelier ticket(s) upon DAY-TIME GEAR or ALL-DAY GEAR being purchased
Connect With Us
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