About MUSUBI Rosé
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Traminer
- Price Range
- Sold in limited quantities (288 bottles) directly through Domaine Bless's online shop; exact pricing is not published, but comparable MUSUBI-series cuvées are typically in the ¥5,000-6,500 range.
MUSUBI Rosé is a deep, layered rosé from Domaine Bless in Niki, Hokkaido, blending six estate-grown grape varieties — Merlot, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Traminer. The 2022 vintage was fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for approximately nine months in old oak barrels, producing a wine with red-fruit aromas of cherry and wild strawberry, subtle plum-like (ume) nuances, gentle acidity, moderate tannin, and a soft oak-derived warmth. Only 288 bottles were produced, reflecting the boutique, low-intervention approach that defines the winery's flagship MUSUBI series.
The old-oak aging is the key to this wine's identity — it turns what could be a simple rosé into something with real structure and cellar-worthy depth.
New to wine?
An approachable rosé with just enough structure to feel serious — a great first step from easy-drinking rosés into more complex, food-friendly styles.
Food Pairings
Its gentle tannin and red-fruit character make it a versatile partner for grilled chicken, duck breast, and mildly spiced dishes; it also complements salmon or tuna sashimi dressed with a touch of soy and citrus.
When to drink it
Well suited to autumn gatherings, grilled-meat dinners, or as an aperitif that can carry through a multi-course Japanese meal.
Terroir & Winemaking
A six-variety field blend (Merlot, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Traminer) from Domaine Bless's estate vineyards in Niki, Hokkaido. The 2022 vintage was fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged approximately nine months in old (neutral) oak barrels to build texture without overt oak flavor. Production was limited to 288 bottles.
About the producer
Domaine BlessAlsace-inspired field blends grown on a Niki hillside.仁木町, 北海道 · Founded 2020Visit the producer page →More wines from Domaine Bless
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- ITO (Estate Merlot, No Added Sulfites)Red · Merlot
- MIKOTOSparkling · Chardonnay · Meunier · Pinot Noir
- MUSUBI JunihitoeWhite · Pinot Noir · Pinot Gris · Muscat · Meunier · Chardonnay · Traminer · Pinot Blanc · Riesling · Gewürztraminer · Auxerrois · Merlot · Dornfelder
- MUSUBI Private ReserveWhite · Pinot Noir · Meunier · Pinot Gris · Chardonnay · Traminer · Pinot Blanc
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in MUSUBI Rosé?
- It is a field blend of six estate-grown varieties — Merlot, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Traminer — all grown on Domaine Bless's own vineyards in Niki, Hokkaido.
- How is MUSUBI Rosé made?
- The 2022 vintage is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for about nine months in old oak barrels, giving it more depth and texture than a typical stainless-only rosé.
- What does MUSUBI Rosé taste like?
- Expect aromas of cherry and wild strawberry with a subtle ume (Japanese plum) nuance, gentle acidity, moderate tannin, and a soft, well-integrated oak note.
- How limited is MUSUBI Rosé?
- The 2022 vintage was produced in a run of just 288 bottles, making it one of the more scarce cuvées in Domaine Bless's MUSUBI lineup.
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