Chateau Jun Sparkling
ジュン スパークリング
Chateau Jun
Koshu · Delaware · Muscat Bailey A
About this wine
Chateau Jun Sparkling is a two-part Japanese sparkling wine line from the JUN Group's winery in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. The white version is made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi, carbonated using the tank (Charmat) method to produce fine, delicate bubbles; it shows elegant aromas of pear, quince, and citrus with a medium-dry, crisp finish and roughly 11.5% ABV. The rosé version is crafted from 100% Yamanashi-grown grapes, built on a Delaware base blended with Muscat Bailey A, giving a sweet, fruit-forward style with candy-like aromatics and fresh peach and strawberry notes, finished with fine, creamy bubbles. Both wines have been recognized internationally, including a gold medal in the sparkling category at the Hong Kong Washu Awards 2020.
An easy, approachable entry point into Japanese wine — the white is crisp and food-friendly, while the rosé is sweet and fruity, making either a safe choice for those new to Koshu or Japanese sparkling wine.
Sommelier's Note
"The white is a rare example of Koshu given genuine sparkling structure without losing the variety's delicate citrus character, while the rosé's Delaware-Muscat Bailey A blend delivers an unabashedly fun, candy-fruited style — together they show two very different, equally legitimate faces of Japanese sparkling wine from the same producer."
Food Pairings
The white pairs well as an aperitif with seafood, fresh cheeses (burrata, ricotta), and fruit tarts. The rosé, being sweeter and fruitier, works nicely with ethnic and spiced cuisine as well as light desserts.
When to drink it
Great for celebratory toasts, casual home parties, and as a stylish gift — the rosé especially suits festive occasions thanks to its sweet, vivid character.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu, Delaware, Muscat Bailey A
- Style
- Sparkling, White, Rosé
- Price Range
- ¥2,200-3,000
Terroir & Winemaking
White: 100% Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture; tank (Charmat) method carbonation; medium-dry; approx. 11.5% ABV; 720ml. Rosé: 100% Yamanashi grapes, Delaware base blended with Muscat Bailey A; tank method carbonation; sweet style; 750ml.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the white and rosé Jun Sparkling?
- The white is made from 100% Koshu grapes with a crisp, medium-dry profile and citrus/pear notes, while the rosé is a sweeter, fruitier blend of Delaware and Muscat Bailey A with candy-like peach and strawberry aromas.
- What does Jun Sparkling taste like?
- The white shows fine bubbles with pear, quince, and citrus aromas and a crisp, medium-dry finish. The rosé is sweet and fruit-forward, with vivid peach and strawberry notes and a creamy mousse.
- What food pairs well with Jun Sparkling?
- The white suits seafood, fresh cheese, and fruit tarts as an aperitif. The rosé pairs well with ethnic or lightly spiced dishes and desserts thanks to its sweetness.
- How should Jun Sparkling be served?
- Serve well chilled, around 6-8°C, in a flute or tulip glass to preserve the fine bubbles, and drink young to enjoy its fresh fruit character.
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シャトージュン 甲州
Chateau Jun Koshu
WhiteKoshu
Chateau Jun Koshu is the winery's flagship white wine, made from 100% Koshu — Japan's indigenous grape variety — grown in the Katsunuma appellation of Yamanashi Prefecture. The wine gained international recognition when its 2018 vintage was served at the leaders' dinner of the G20 Osaka Summit in June 2019, where it reportedly sold out immediately after being featured on the summit's official menu; it is also served in JAL's international business class. Over the years, Chateau Jun Koshu has repeatedly medaled at Japan Wine Challenge and Decanter World Wine Awards. Typical tasting notes include aromas of pear, quince, and citrus with delicate floral and fresh herbal nuances, a dry palate with gentle acidity, medium body, and a pleasantly bitter, food-friendly finish reminiscent of Koshu's affinity with dashi-based Japanese cuisine — some tasters compare it to a 'Chablis of Koshu.'
アジロンダック
Chateau Jun Adirondack
RedAdirondack
Chateau Jun Adirondack is a rare Japanese red wine made from 100% Adirondack, an American-origin black grape variety that has been cultivated in the Katsunuma area of Yamanashi Prefecture since the Meiji era (late 19th century). Once known as the grape behind Japan's very first domestically produced red wine, Adirondack has become increasingly scarce because its berries tend to shatter from the cluster as they ripen, making it impractical for table-grape sale and difficult to farm at scale — earning it the nickname 'the phantom black grape.' The wine shows a bright, purple-tinged light color and a strikingly sweet, cotton-candy and wild-strawberry aroma, with a soft, low-tannin, juicy palate. Chateau Jun releases a new vintage of Adirondack every autumn (around October) as part of its nouveau lineup, alongside its Yamanashi Nouveau.
シャトージュン ソーヴィニヨン・ブラン
Chateau Jun Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteSauvignon Blanc
Produced by Chateau Jun in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, this Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in sandy soil along the Hikawa River at an altitude of around 350m. Despite being a classic European variety, the wine is crafted to complement Japanese cuisine, reflecting the winery's 'honest to the grape' philosophy. It shows characteristic aromas of peach and passion fruit, and is dry yet approachable with soft, gentle acidity rather than the more piercing herbaceous style typical of the variety elsewhere. Alcohol content is typically around 12-12.5%.