What grapes are in Merimero Rouge?

It's a blend of Muscat Bailey A, a Japanese hybrid grape known for soft fruitiness, and Yamabudou, a native wild grape that contributes bright acidity, deep color, and an earthy, savory edge.

What food pairs best with Merimero Rouge?

Domaine Raison's own winemaker recommends oden, nikujaga (simmered meat and potatoes), roast beef, and Bolognese pasta.

How much does Merimero Rouge cost?

It retails for around ¥1,980 (tax included) in Japan.

What makes Domaine Raison's winemaking distinctive?

Domaine Raison farms its Nakafurano and Furano vineyards in Hokkaido with goats grazing freely between the rows, returning manure to the soil as part of a circular, low-intervention approach to both viticulture and winemaking.

CuvéeFuranoRed

Merimero Rouge

メリメロルージュ

Domaine Raison

About Merimero Rouge

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Muscat Bailey A, Yamabudou
Price Range: ¥1,980; tax included

Merimero Rouge is a red blend from Domaine Raison, the goat-grazed, low-intervention winery in Nakafurano, Hokkaido. It combines the approachable, fruit-forward character of Muscat Bailey A with the wild acidity, deep color, and savory earthiness of Yamabudou (native Japanese wild grape). Winemaker Takumi Matsushima has recommended pairing it with oden, nikujaga (simmered meat and potatoes), roast beef, and Bolognese pasta, reflecting the wine's versatility across both Japanese and Western comfort food.

Sommelier's Note

A rare commercially available blend of Muscat Bailey A and wild Yamabudou — it captures Hokkaido's rustic, high-acid character while staying approachable enough for everyday drinking.

New to wine?

A friendly, easy-drinking introduction to Japan's own grape varieties — familiar red-berry fruit with a distinctive wild-grape edge.

Food Pairings

The winery's own recommendation (via winemaker Takumi Matsushima) is oden, nikujaga (simmered potatoes and meat), roast beef, and Bolognese pasta — a wine built to bridge Japanese home cooking and heartier Western dishes.

When to drink it

Casual dinners, nabe and hot-pot season, or anyone curious about Hokkaido's Muscat Bailey A x wild grape blends.

Terroir & Winemaking

A blend of estate-grown Muscat Bailey A and wild Yamabudou grapes from Domaine Raison's Nakafurano and Furano vineyards in Hokkaido. The winery grazes goats through its vineyards as part of a circular, low-intervention farming approach, and favors minimal-intervention winemaking to preserve the natural character of the fruit. Specific vintage is not disclosed on the source page and may vary by bottling.

About the producer

Domaine RaisonHokkaido's "winery made with goats" — circular, low-intervention viticulture.中富良野町, 北海道 · Founded 2019Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes are in Merimero Rouge?: It's a blend of Muscat Bailey A, a Japanese hybrid grape known for soft fruitiness, and Yamabudou, a native wild grape that contributes bright acidity, deep color, and an earthy, savory edge.
What food pairs best with Merimero Rouge?: Domaine Raison's own winemaker recommends oden, nikujaga (simmered meat and potatoes), roast beef, and Bolognese pasta.
How much does Merimero Rouge cost?: It retails for around ¥1,980 (tax included) in Japan.
What makes Domaine Raison's winemaking distinctive?: Domaine Raison farms its Nakafurano and Furano vineyards in Hokkaido with goats grazing freely between the rows, returning manure to the soil as part of a circular, low-intervention approach to both viticulture and winemaking.

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