About this wine
A Cepage-series Chardonnay made without any oak contact. Fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, it emphasizes the pure, unmasked character of Chardonnay grown in Niigata's sandy soil — pineapple and lemon aromas over a clean mineral core, with no vanilla or toast from wood.
For drinkers who prefer crisp, unoaked whites over heavier, buttery Chardonnay styles.
Sommelier's Note
"Stripped of oak, this Chardonnay has nowhere to hide — and it doesn't need to. Pure sandy-soil fruit expression."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with fresh seafood, grilled white fish, and light vegetable dishes. Strong match for sashimi, tempura, and salt-grilled fish.
When to drink it
Casual lunches, everyday dinners, aperitif
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,200
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks with no malolactic fermentation and no oak contact, to keep the fruit expression fresh and unoaked.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- Fresh pineapple and lemon notes with a crisp, mineral-driven finish and no oak influence.
- How is it different from the barrel-aged version?
- It skips oak entirely, fermenting and aging only in stainless steel, resulting in a lighter, fruit-forward style rather than the richer, toasty barrel-aged version.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Delicate seafood, sashimi, and lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.
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