Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu

Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu

From vineyards owned by the great, great grandsons of the two men who were sent by Mercain to France in 1870 to study grape growing and winemaking, becoming the pioneers of Japanese wine.

ABV STRENGTH 11.5
BOTTLE SIZE 75cl
COUNTRY Japan
GRAPE Koshu
REGION Yamanashi
STYLE Dry
VINTAGE 2021
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Tasting notes

Citrus aromas of kabosu and yuzu with notes of white flowers, vanilla, almonds, and hazelnuts. With refreshing balanced acidity, rich fruit flavours, and concentrated citrus oil that marries well with the time spent in the barrel.

Wine making

This wine is made from Koshu, Japan’s indigenous wine grape which can be traced back to 1186 when it was discovered growing wild at Katsunama in Yamanashi prefecture. Koshu grapes are grown in the Iwasake District of the Yamanashi Prefecture where the soil, gravel, and clay with good drainage. Harvest took place from late September to early October. Fermentation in oak barrel at 18-21℃ for approximately 14 days, the wine was aged for 4 months in oak barrel.

Food pairing

White fish tempura or grilled chicken with yuzu pepper.

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