About Pinot Noir
- Style
- Red, elegant
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Price Range
- ¥8,800
Elegant Pinot Noir from the volcanic slopes of Yatsugatake, aged 18 months in stainless steel to express pure fruit character and terroir. Aromas of mulberry, plum, clove, earthy coffee notes, with an Earl Grey finish and fine, graceful tannins.
A benchmark for Japanese Pinot Noir. The 18-month stainless steel aging preserves the ethereal aromatics of the cool Yatsugatake terroir — mulberry, Earl Grey, and forest floor notes — while maintaining impeccable freshness.
New to wine?
An elegant, approachable Japanese red wine with a silky texture — perfect for those discovering the world of Pinot Noir or Japanese fine wine.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled chicken, sautéed salmon, mushroom risotto, and umami-rich Japanese dishes like soy-simmered fish or grilled eel.
When to drink it
Ideal for anniversary dinners, intimate gatherings, or as a prestigious gift for those discovering Japanese fine wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% estate-grown Pinot Noir from volcanic slopes at Yatsugatake. Hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged 18 months in stainless steel tanks to preserve maximum freshness and varietal purity. Minimal intervention throughout. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
About the producer
Domaine Mie IkenoA French-trained oenologist crafting Japan's most sought-after 'phantom wine' in the Yatsugatake highlands: just 800 cases a year, gravity-flow winemaking, and grapes sometimes harvested by moonlight, all in pursuit of wine that quietly nestles into the body.北杜市, 山梨県 · Founded 2011Visit the producer page →More wines from Domaine Mie Ikeno
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- It features aromas of mulberry, plum, clove, and earthy coffee, finishing with Earl Grey notes and fine, graceful tannins.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs perfectly with roasted duck, grilled salmon, and umami-rich Japanese dishes like soy-simmered fish or grilled eel.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- It is enjoyable now, but a few years of bottle aging will allow its complex, savory nuances to fully develop.
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