About Vin Rouge
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥1,600-1,800
- Alcohol
- 12%
Vin Rouge is Ikeda Winery's everyday house red, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with Japan's own Muscat Bailey A. Unlike the winery's oak-aged, extended-maceration Select Red (Merlot/Syrah), Vin Rouge is made in a fresh, fruit-forward style meant for daily drinking: sweet berry aromas, generous fruit, and soft, easy tannins. Priced well under Select Red, it is the entry point into Ikeda Winery's red wine lineup and one of the winery's best-selling bottles, sold both at the winery and through Yamanashi retailers.
Don't confuse this with Ikeda Winery's Select Red — Vin Rouge is the winery's everyday, fruit-driven table red, while Select Red is the oak-aged, extended-maceration flagship. As a sub-¥2,000 Japanese red built around Muscat Bailey A, it's an honest, drink-now bottle that over-delivers for the price.
New to wine?
The easiest way to start with Ikeda Winery's reds — soft tannins, sweet berry fruit, and a friendly price make it far more approachable than the oak-aged Select Red.
Food Pairings
An easygoing partner for everyday meals: cheese platters, grilled or roasted meats, and pizza all work well. In Japanese-style pairings, try it with yakitori glazed in tare sauce, hamburg steak, or simmered pork dishes — the wine's sweet berry fruit stands up nicely to savory-sweet sauces.
When to drink it
A reliable everyday bottle for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings with friends, or as an affordable introduction to Japanese wine for someone new to the category.
Where to Buy
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Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Muscat Bailey A sourced from Katsunuma-area growers, vinified in a straightforward, fruit-preserving style without the extended oak aging used for Select Red. ABV approx. 12%. Medium-bodied with soft, approachable tannins.
About the producer
Ikeda WineryFamily-crafted Koshu and Muscat Bailey A from the heart of Katsunuma甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1995Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Vin Rouge and Select Red?
- Vin Rouge is Ikeda Winery's everyday table red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Muscat Bailey A, without extended oak aging. Select Red is the winery's flagship blend of Merlot and Syrah, made with extended maceration and oak barrel aging, and priced considerably higher. They are two separate products, not different names for the same wine.
- What grape varieties are used in Vin Rouge?
- Vin Rouge is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Muscat Bailey A, Japan's signature native red grape.
- What does Vin Rouge taste like?
- It shows sweet, ripe berry aromas and abundant fruit flavor with soft, well-integrated tannins, making it a smooth, easy-drinking medium-bodied red.
- What food pairs well with Vin Rouge?
- The winery recommends it with cheese and meat dishes; it also pairs well with tare-glazed yakitori, hamburg steak, and other savory-sweet Japanese home cooking.
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