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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Château Mercian, Koshu sur lie Yamanashi
Aromas of citrus fruits, with fresh acidity extracted from the skin of Koshu grapes.
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 Yamanashi Prefecture and harvest took place from early September to early October. Fermentation in a stainless steel tank at 18 to 20 degrees for about 14 days, The wine was aged for about 8 months in a stainless steel tank.
Tasting Note
Pale yellow with refreshing citrus aromas—lemon, lime, sudachi, and pear—balanced by bright acidity and a pleasant astringency from Koshu grape skins.
Food Matching
Subtle dishes such as green salad, various seafood dishes with toasty flavours such as fish pie, seafood Paella and risotto or the obvious Sashimi and Sushi.
| Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Style | Still |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Yamanashi |
| Abv | 11% |
| Grapes | 100% Koshu |
| Wine Body | Light |
| More Features | Skin Contact/Orange |
| Oak Ageing | None |
| Closure Type | Screw Cap |
| Case Size | 12 |
| Unit Size | 75 CL |
| Sulphites | Low |
