Château Mercian, Koshu Gris de Gris

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Château Mercian

Sweet aromas of apricot, candied pear, Darjeeling and old Rose, with subtle vanilla notes and a complex palate.

Producer Information

Château Mercian grows Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, whilst experimenting with Albarino, Mencia and others, and has always shared its long experience of producing wine in Japan with every other producer in the region. Château Mercian is the oldest established winery in Japan, starting out in 1870 having sent two young men to France to understand wine making in the European tradition. Indeed the descendants of these two men are still growing Koshu for Mercian today.

Wine Making

Koshu grapes are grown in the Fuefuki district, one of the 13 cities located in Yamanashi Prefecture. Harvest takes place from late September to early October. This wine spends 3 weeks on skins to achieve the vibrant apricot-skin hue. Fermentation in a stainless steel tank at 24 to 26 degrees for about 28 days, in an oak barrel at 20 to 22 degrees for about 14 days. The wine spends 8 months in oak barrels.

Tasting Note

Faint reddish orange hue. Sweet and gentle aromas of apricot, candied pear, Darjeeling and old Rose with subtle vanilla notes derived from 8 months in oak barrels. The complex palate from the skins and seeds of the Koshu grape come from gentle skin contact, this creates a three-dimensional feeling in the mouth.

Food Matching

Matches well with asian dishes, asparagus risotto or stony river fish.

Technical Details

Colour White
Style Still
Country Japan
Region Fuefuki District
Abv 10.5%
Grapes 100% Koshu
Wine Body Medium
More Features Skin Contact/Orange
Oak Ageing Medium
Closure Type Cork
Case Size 12
Unit Size 75 CL
Sulphites Yes
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Price : £22.47