About Petit Joie
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-5,000
- Alcohol
- 12%
Petit Joie is a Bordeaux-style blend made entirely from grapes grown in Katsunuma, Koshu City — Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each vinified separately and aged in oak barrels before blending. The 2022 vintage shows ripe dark-fruit character balanced by smooth, well-integrated tannins, resulting in an elegant, medium-bodied red with real depth. Bottled at 750ml and 12% ABV, it draws its name from the Belle Foret Katsunuma Winery's 'Trois Joie' (three joys) philosophy of winemaking.
A rare 100%-Katsunuma Bordeaux blend that shows how well Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon can ripen together in this corner of Yamanashi — soft-textured and food-friendly without losing its sense of place.
New to wine?
An approachable, medium-bodied Bordeaux blend with soft tannins — a friendly first step into Japanese-grown red wine.
Food Pairings
A versatile food wine that suits roasted or grilled red meats, hamburg steak, and mushroom dishes. Its smooth tannins and moderate body also make it a comfortable match for Japanese home cooking such as simmered beef and potatoes (nikujaga) or teriyaki chicken.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings with friends, and as an easy-drinking introduction to Katsunuma reds.
Terroir & Winemaking
2022 vintage. 100% estate-grown fruit from Katsunuma, Koshu City — a blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each variety fermented and barrel-aged separately before final blending. Bottle size 750ml; ABV 12%.
About the producer
Chateraise Belle Foret Winery KatsunumaChateraise's boutique Koshu winery in Katsunuma甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 2000Visit the producer page →More wines from Chateraise Belle Foret Winery Katsunuma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in Petit Joie?
- Petit Joie is a blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown at the winery's own vineyards in Katsunuma, Koshu City.
- What does Petit Joie taste like?
- It offers ripe dark-fruit aromas with gentle oak nuances, smooth well-integrated tannins, and a medium-bodied, elegant structure.
- What food pairs well with Petit Joie?
- Its balanced tannins pair well with grilled or roasted red meats, hamburg steak, and mushroom dishes, as well as everyday Japanese dishes like nikujaga or teriyaki chicken.
- What is the alcohol content and bottle size of Petit Joie?
- Petit Joie is bottled at 750ml with an alcohol content of 12%.
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