Domaine Passerelle
ドメーヌ・パスレル
Regenerative, JAS-organic winemaking at 850m in Hokuto
Domaine Passerelle is a small winery in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, run by Yatsugatake Organic Vineyard Co., Ltd., which began organic farming in the area in 2014 and launched the winery in 2022. Vinifera grapes are JAS-certified organic, while other varieties and rice are grown using natural farming methods, as part of a broader regenerative agriculture approach. The name "Passerelle" is French for "bridge," reflecting the winery's hope that its wines connect people and help pass on a healthy, hopeful environment to future generations. Vineyards sit at roughly 850m elevation in the Oizumi and Nagasaka areas of Hokuto, growing Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
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Who Is This For?
For those seeking authentic, terroir-driven Japanese wines from organic, regenerative-agriculture vineyards at high elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name "Passerelle" mean?
- "Passerelle" is French for "bridge" — the winery hopes its wines connect people and help pass on a healthy, hopeful environment to future generations.
- What farming methods does Domaine Passerelle use?
- Vinifera grapes are grown organically under JAS certification, while other grape varieties and rice are cultivated using natural farming methods, as part of a broader regenerative agriculture approach.
- Where are the vineyards located?
- The vineyards are in the Oizumi and Nagasaka areas of Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, at an elevation of around 850 meters at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake mountains.
- What grape varieties does Domaine Passerelle grow?
- Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Chenin Blanc for whites, plus Merlot and Cabernet Franc for reds.
- When was Domaine Passerelle founded?
- Operator Yatsugatake Organic Vineyard Co., Ltd. began organic farming in Hokuto in 2014 and launched as Domaine Passerelle in 2022.