About Louange Sun Semillon
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Sun Semillon
- Price Range
- ¥2,400-2,700
Louange Sun Semillon is a single-varietal white wine from Kitanoro Jozo, a small family-run winery in Ichinomiya-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi. Made entirely from Sun Semillon — a golden-skinned white grape bred by the Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station from a cross of Fuefuki and Gros Semillon, trial-planted from 1991 and officially registered as a new variety in 2000 — the wine shows the grape's signature citrus aromatics and rounded, honeyed fruit character reminiscent of true Semillon. Finished off-dry, it opens sweet on the palate before closing with a clean, crisp finish. It is part of the winery's LOUANGE line of single-varietal European and rare-variety wines, alongside LOUANGE Merlot, LOUANGE Cabernet Sauvignon, and LOUANGE Chardonnay.
Sun Semillon is Yamanashi's own answer to Semillon — a rare, homegrown variety that almost no producer outside Kitanoro Jozo bottles as a single varietal, making this wine a genuine curiosity for anyone exploring Japan's lesser-known indigenous grapes.
New to wine?
A gentle, aromatic introduction to one of Yamanashi's rarest homegrown grape varieties — approachable and easy to enjoy even for first-time Japanese wine drinkers.
Food Pairings
Its bright citrus character and touch of sweetness make it a natural match for dishes with a savory-sweet edge — the winery itself recommends pairing its Sun Semillon wines with simmered offal (motsuni) and pan-seared foie gras. It also works well with soft, creamy cheeses and dishes glazed in a sweet-savory sauce, such as teriyaki.
When to drink it
Everyday sipping, casual gatherings, and pairing with rich or savory-sweet dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sun Semillon, a golden-skinned white variety bred in Yamanashi (Fuefuki × Gros Semillon; trial-planted from 1991, registered 2000). Off-dry (medium) style. Bottled at 720ml. JAN code 4525866002211, product code KI-0002.
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 →More wines from Kitanoro Jozo
- Adirondack NouveauRed · Adirondack
- Kunpuka AkaRed · Muscat Bailey A · Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon
- Kunpuka ShiroWhite · Koshu · Chardonnay · Sun Semillon
- LOUANGE Cabernet SauvignonRed · Cabernet Sauvignon
- LOUANGE ChardonnayWhite · Chardonnay
- Louange MerlotRed · Merlot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Louange Sun Semillon made from?
- It is made entirely from Sun Semillon, a golden-skinned white grape bred in Yamanashi from a cross of Fuefuki and Gros Semillon and officially registered as a new variety in 2000 — a distinct Japanese variety, not a clone or synonym of the classic Bordeaux grape Semillon, despite the similar name.
- Is Louange Sun Semillon sweet or dry?
- It is an off-dry (medium, 'chūkuchi') white wine — sweet on entry with a clean, crisp finish, rather than a fully dry or fully sweet style.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its citrus aromatics and light sweetness pair well with savory-sweet dishes such as simmered offal (motsuni), pan-seared foie gras, and teriyaki-glazed dishes, as well as soft, creamy cheeses.
- Is Sun Semillon related to the French Semillon grape?
- Despite the name, Sun Semillon is a separate Japanese-bred hybrid variety (Fuefuki × Gros Semillon) developed by the Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station, not a strain of the French Semillon grape — though its golden color and body echo classic Semillon.
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