About Collection Classique Muscat Bailey A Primeur
- Style
- Red, dry
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,200
- reference estimate based on comparable Bellwood Collection-tier releases; exact retail price not publicly listed
- Alcohol
- 10%
Collection Classique Muscat Bailey A Primeur is a fresh, early-release red from Bellwood Vineyard made with 100% Muscat Bailey A grown in Kaminoyama, Yamagata. After destemming and crushing, the must undergoes cold maceration with a gradual rise in fermentation temperature, followed by extended post-fermentation maceration to extract flavor. The wine settles naturally and is bottled unfiltered from the clear top layer, yielding a dry, medium-bodied red with vivid berry aromatics, generous fruit, gentle tannins, and fresh acidity.
The most food-friendly everyday red in Bellwood's lineup — proof that Muscat Bailey A doesn't need to be simple to be approachable
New to wine?
A gentle, fruit-forward everyday red — an easy first step into Japanese Muscat Bailey A wines
Food Pairings
A versatile match for yakitori, grilled pork, and Japanese-style hamburg steak; its soft tannins also pair well with lightly chilled servings alongside sashimi of red-fleshed fish.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, izakaya-style gatherings, everyday drinking
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Muscat Bailey A from Kaminoyama, Yamagata. Destemmed and crushed, cold-macerated with gradual temperature rise during fermentation, followed by extended post-fermentation maceration. Naturally settled and bottled unfiltered from the clear top layer. Released as a primeur (new-vintage) wine each year.
About the producer
Bellwood VineyardExpressing the unique terroir of Kaminoyama through pure, expressive wines.上山市, 山形県 · Founded 2020Visit the producer page →More wines from Bellwood Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 'Primeur' in this wine's name?
- Primeur means it is released as a new-vintage wine soon after that year's harvest, similar in spirit to Beaujolais Nouveau.
- What grape is it made from?
- 100% Muscat Bailey A grown in Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture.
- Is it heavy or light-bodied?
- It is dry and medium-bodied, with gentle tannins and fresh acidity, making it easy to drink on its own or with food.
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