What grape is Louange Merlot made from?

It is made entirely from Merlot grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi.

What does Louange Merlot taste like?

It is a medium-bodied red with gentle, soft tannins and a subtle oak aroma from about a year of barrel aging, followed by bottle aging.

What food pairs well with Louange Merlot?

It pairs especially well with meat dishes and tomato-based braises or stews, as well as mild hard cheeses.

How is Louange Merlot made?

The wine is aged for roughly one year in oak barrels before bottling, and then continues to develop with additional bottle aging before release.

CuvéeYamanashiRed

Louange Merlot

LOUANGE メルロー

Kitanoro Jozo

About Louange Merlot

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Merlot
Price Range: ¥2,300-2,700

Louange Merlot is a single-varietal red from Kitanoro Jozo made entirely from estate-grown Merlot in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi. The wine is aged for about a year in oak barrels before bottling, then given further bottle aging, resulting in a medium-bodied red with gentle, refined tannins and a soft touch of oak. It pairs naturally with meat dishes and tomato-based stews.

Sommelier's Note

Kitanoro Jozo's estate Merlot shows that Yamanashi can deliver a genuinely food-friendly, oak-aged red — its soft tannins and gentle barrel notes make it one of the winery's most approachable reds.

New to wine?

An approachable, medium-bodied Merlot with gentle tannins — a comfortable first step into Japanese red wine.

Food Pairings

A natural match for grilled and roasted meats, beef stew, and tomato-based braises such as ragù. The soft tannins also suit mild hard cheeses.

When to drink it

Everyday dinner with meat dishes, casual gatherings with hearty, tomato-based cooking.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from 100% estate-grown Merlot. Aged approximately one year in oak barrels, then bottled and further aged in bottle before release. Bottled in 720ml. JAN: 4525866002389.

About the producer

Kitanoro JozoSmall family winery in eastern Yamanashi hand-crafting Koshu and rare varietals.笛吹市, 山梨県 · Founded 1963Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Louange Merlot made from?: It is made entirely from Merlot grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi.
What does Louange Merlot taste like?: It is a medium-bodied red with gentle, soft tannins and a subtle oak aroma from about a year of barrel aging, followed by bottle aging.
What food pairs well with Louange Merlot?: It pairs especially well with meat dishes and tomato-based braises or stews, as well as mild hard cheeses.
How is Louange Merlot made?: The wine is aged for roughly one year in oak barrels before bottling, and then continues to develop with additional bottle aging before release.

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