Koji’s goal is to produce pure, honest, regionally correct Burgundy of minimal manipulation from organically farmed grapes. Though not an official qualifier for the Lou Dumont wines, some of the grapes for their Bourgogne Rouge come from a biodynamic vineyard in the Cote Chalonnaise. A strict minimum vine age of 30 years is imposed for all grapes use.  Koji and his wife Jae Hwa strive to realize the essence of a place as translated through the grapes that grow there.  This is reflected in the name "Lou Dumont," a combination of their goddaughter’s name Lou (who as Koji says is charming and with much character, as is their wines), and from the mountains, which is where Koji and Jae Hwa grew up.