About Petit Verdot
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Petit Verdot
- Price Range
- Approx. ¥3,300 (incl. tax) for 750ml at retail
Petit Verdot is Domaine Beau's rare single-varietal red wine, made from a grape usually reserved for a minor blending role in Bordeaux. Estate-grown on the Tatenohara plateau in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, this 2023 vintage shows a deep blackish-purple color with aromas of cassis and blackberry. The palate has taut, fresh acidity from the harvest, smooth and ample tannins, and a spicy finish, with an overall balance that pairs well with a wide range of dishes.
Petit Verdot rarely stands alone, so tasting Domaine Beau's single-varietal expression is a chance to see the grape's deep color, cassis-blackberry aroma, and spice-driven structure in full view rather than as a supporting note in a blend.
New to wine?
A bold entry point for exploring what a Bordeaux blending grape can do on its own — expect more structure and tannin than a typical beginner red, best enjoyed with food.
Food Pairings
Its firm tannins and spicy finish pair naturally with grilled red meats and richly sauced dishes; the producer itself recommends sweet-and-sour pork (subuta) and grilled eel (unagi kabayaki), and it also suits aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Well suited to a dinner with grilled meats or rich Japanese dishes, or as a distinctive gift for someone curious about rare Japanese single-varietal wines.
Terroir & Winemaking
2023 vintage. Estate-grown Petit Verdot from the Tatenohara plateau (Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture), vinified as a 100% single-varietal red. Bottled at 750ml. Domaine Beau applies low-temperature, long fermentation techniques adapted from sake brewing, with IoT-assisted, reduced-pesticide viticulture.
About the producer
Domaine BeauSake-technique winemaking on Toyama's Tatenohara plateau南砺市, 富山県 · Founded 2020Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Domaine Beau's Petit Verdot taste like?
- A deep blackish-purple red with cassis and blackberry aromas, taut fresh acidity, smooth full tannins, and a spicy finish.
- What food does it pair with?
- The producer recommends sweet-and-sour pork (subuta) and grilled eel (unagi kabayaki); it also works well with grilled red meats and aged hard cheeses.
- Is Petit Verdot usually made as a single-varietal wine?
- No — Petit Verdot is traditionally a minor blending grape in Bordeaux-style reds, prized for adding color and structure. A 100% single-varietal bottling like this one is unusual.
- Where are the grapes grown?
- On Domaine Beau's estate vineyards on the Tatenohara plateau in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, using IoT-assisted, reduced-pesticide viticulture.
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