Tsugane Le Feu
ツガネ ル・フー
Beau Paysage
Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon
About this wine
Named for 'fire' (火) in the Fūrinkazan series — Beau Paysage's lineup of four wines inspired by the 風林火山 (wind, forest, fire, mountain) banner of Takeda Shingen, evoking the spirit of the Yamanashi highlands. A Bordeaux blend from the Tsugane vineyard: Merlot 78%, Cabernet Franc 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9%. Aromatic with red plum, red cherry, dark cherry, sweet earth, gentle spice, and a subtle mineral edge from Tsugane's volcanic highland soils. Dry and fresh with bright acidity, low tannin, medium body — Burgundian in lightness yet entirely Japanese in character. Production: approximately 725 bottles.
A Bordeaux blend with a Burgundian soul — complex yet refreshingly light and approachable.
Sommelier's Note
"One of Japan's most essential red wines. Le Feu takes its name from 'fire' (火) in the winery's Fūrinkazan series — yet it channels fire not through power but through vibrant, living energy. That luminous acidity and gossamer tannin structure make it unlike any Bordeaux blend in the world."
Food Pairings
Exceptional with roasted duck, braised pork shoulder, and earthy mushroom dishes. Its Burgundian lightness also pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine — grilled chicken yakitori with soy tare, sukiyaki, and beef shabu-shabu.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, wine tastings, or intimate meals where you want to celebrate the pinnacle of Japanese terroir.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red, natural
- Price Range
- ¥8,000-10,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Bordeaux-style blend of 78% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tsugane vineyard at 800m elevation in Hokuto City, Yamanashi. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfur addition, gravity bottling. Production: 725 bottles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tsugane Le Feu taste like?
- A blend of 78% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers red plum, red cherry, dark cherry, sweet earth, and gentle spice — dry, fresh, with high acidity, low tannins, and medium body.
- What food pairs well with Le Feu?
- It pairs beautifully with roasted duck, braised pork, mushroom dishes, and Japanese cuisine like yakitori with soy tare and sukiyaki.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- Enjoyable upon release, but rewards 3-7 years of cellaring to develop greater complexity and depth.
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