About Kurahara Nuage
- Style
- White, natural
- Grape Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Price Range
- ¥8,000-15,000
Kurahara Nuage is a rare and ethereal Sauvignon Blanc from Beau Paysage's Kurahara vineyard in Yamanashi, Japan. The name 'Nuage' means 'cloud' in French, capturing the wine's delicate, weightless character. Crafted by Eishi Okamoto with zero intervention—indigenous yeasts, no fining, no filtration, minimal sulfur—this wine reveals the unique mineral profile of the Kurahara block, distinct from Beau Paysage's main Tsugane vineyard. With 2016 as the final vintage, it is now a collector's treasure that represents the pinnacle of Japanese natural winemaking.
One of the most hauntingly beautiful natural whites ever made in Japan — its discontinued status makes every remaining bottle a treasure
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A once-in-a-lifetime natural Sauvignon Blanc from Japan — seek it out before it disappears entirely
Food Pairings
Pairs superbly with delicate seafood: oysters on the half shell, sea urchin, white fish ceviche, and herb-crusted scallops. Its crystalline minerality also complements fresh goat cheese and light herb-driven salads.
When to drink it
An intimate dinner celebrating something rare and irreplaceable, or the ultimate gift for a natural wine devotee
Terroir & Winemaking
Sauvignon Blanc from the Kurahara vineyard, a separate block from Beau Paysage's main Tsugane site. Whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation in neutral vessel, no fining, no filtration, gravity bottling, minimal sulfur. 2016 was the final vintage from this block.
About the producer
Beau PaysagePioneer of Japanese natural wine, made entirely by hand.北杜市, 山梨県 · Founded 2008Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Kurahara Nuage taste like?
- Expect luminous citrus and melon aromas with notes of honey and violet, underpinned by a crystalline wet-stone minerality — quintessentially pure and weightless.
- Is this wine still being produced?
- No. 2016 was the final vintage from the Kurahara block, making existing bottles exceptionally rare collector's items.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Delicate Japanese seafood — oysters, sea urchin, or white fish sashimi — its mineral purity perfectly amplifies the ocean's freshness.
- How long can I age this wine?
- Best enjoyed within 5 years of vintage to capture its vibrant acidity; being discontinued makes every bottle precious regardless of age.
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