About La Belle Vigne Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,980-2,500
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
La Belle Vigne Koshu is the winery's signature dry white, made from 100% Koshu grapes grown on the estate's own vineyards in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi. Fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks to preserve delicate aromatics, it shows a pale straw colour with a faint grey-pink tinge. The nose favours Japanese citrus — iyokan, hassaku and ponkan — over lemon or grapefruit, layered with fresh herbal nuances. On the palate it is smooth and clean, with crisp acidity, ripe fruit in the mid-palate, and a pleasant bitter, umami-tinged finish typical of well-made Koshu.
This is Koshu distilled to its essence — a sommelier-turned-vigneron's clean, precise reading of the grape, favouring Japanese citrus and umami over showy fruit.
New to wine?
An easy, food-friendly first step into Koshu — clean, dry, and refreshing without being austere.
Food Pairings
A natural match for Japanese cuisine: sashimi, tempura, and grilled or simmered chicken all echo its clean acidity and umami finish. Also pairs well with lightly seasoned white fish and shellfish.
When to drink it
Casual dinners with Japanese food, aperitif, or a first taste of Koshu for newcomers.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu sourced from La Belle Vigne's own vineyards in Katsunuma, farmed using lutte raisonnée (reduced-intervention viticulture). Fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature to retain aromatic freshness, then clarified and bottled with minimal intervention. Dry style; best served at 8-9°C.
About the producer
La Belle VigneSommelier-made garage wines from Katsunuma's riverbed甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 2019Visit the producer page →More wines from La Belle Vigne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does La Belle Vigne Koshu taste like?
- Pale straw with a grey-pink tinge; aromas lean toward Japanese citrus (iyokan, hassaku, ponkan) rather than lemon or grapefruit, with fresh herbal notes. The palate is smooth with crisp acidity, ripe fruit, and a pleasant bitter, umami finish.
- Is it a dry or sweet wine?
- It is a dry (karakuchi) white wine.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Japanese dishes such as sashimi, tempura, and chicken (grilled or simmered) suit it particularly well, along with lightly seasoned white fish and shellfish.
- What is the ideal serving temperature?
- Serve chilled, around 8-9°C, to highlight its fresh acidity and citrus aromatics.
- How is the wine made?
- It is made from 100% Koshu grapes grown on the winery's own vineyards in Katsunuma, fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic freshness, with minimal intervention throughout.
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