Brand: Château Mercian
Grapes: Koshu
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 11.5%
Who/What/How:
- Château Mercian have carefully selected vineyard sites in the Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. The former is home to indigenous Japanese grape varieties, whereas the latter looks to cultivate international varieties. This Koshu wine comes from vines in Yamanashi which are owned by 5th generation winemakers. The current vintners great-great grandfather studied grape cultivation and winemaking in France in 1877, making him one of the pioneers of Japanese viticulture.
Taste:
- Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu is absolutely bursting with fresh and vibrant citrus notes. These include clementine, yuzu and white grapefruit. The acidity persists, as riper notes of green and mirabelle plums come through on the finish.