About Chardonnay Non Barrique
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,200
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.
Stripped of oak, this Chardonnay has nowhere to hide — and it doesn't need to. Pure sandy-soil fruit expression.
New to wine?
For drinkers who prefer crisp, unoaked whites over heavier, buttery Chardonnay styles.
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
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.
About the producer
Cave d'OcciPioneer of the Niigata Wine Coast, crafting elegant wines on coastal sandy soil.新潟市, 新潟県 · Founded 1992Visit the producer page →More wines from Cave d'Occi
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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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