About L'Orient Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥5,500
- 720ml
- Alcohol
- 12%
L'Orient Chardonnay is a dry, barrel-fermented white wine from Shirayuri Winery (L'Orient Wine) in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, it carries the GI Yamanashi designation, with the 2024 vintage bottled in a limited run of 1,656 bottles. Bright citrus notes are layered with nutty, buttery richness derived from the oak, resulting in a concentrated, smooth-textured wine that stands apart from the winery's lighter, easy-drinking nouveau-style bottlings.
Shirayuri Winery's showcase barrel-fermented Chardonnay — a wine that proves what Yamanashi Chardonnay can do, layering bright citrus with oak-derived nut and butter richness.
New to wine?
A great next step for those who've enjoyed the winery's lighter Koshu or Bailey A nouveau wines — this oak-aged Chardonnay offers a fuller, richer style with pronounced nutty, buttery character.
Food Pairings
The winery's own pairing suggestions are oysters, gratin, and butter-sautéed scallops. The oak-derived nutty, buttery notes pair naturally with buttery seafood dishes — think fried oysters, seared scallops, or a creamy gratin. For a Japanese-style match, try scallops sautéed in butter-soy sauce or a pan-seared white fish meunière.
When to drink it
Dinners built around buttery seafood dishes, special occasions calling for an oak-aged white, or as a gift for wine enthusiasts.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay (Yamanashi Prefecture), fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Carries the GI Yamanashi designation. Bottled at 720ml, 12% ABV, dry style (rated driest on the winery's 5-point sweetness scale). The 2024 vintage is limited to 1,656 bottles. Tartrate crystals or light sediment may form in the bottle but do not affect quality. Cool-pack shipping is available through late September to protect the wine in summer heat.
About the producer
L'Orient WineAward-winning Koshu served at the G7 Hiroshima Summit甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1938Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does L'Orient Chardonnay taste like?
- It's a concentrated, smooth-textured dry white wine, with bright citrus aromas layered with nutty, buttery richness from French oak fermentation and aging.
- What foods pair well with it?
- The winery recommends oysters, gratin, and butter-sautéed scallops — it generally pairs well with buttery seafood and creamy dishes.
- What is the ABV and bottle size?
- It is 12% ABV, bottled in 720ml, and carries the GI Yamanashi designation as a dry white wine.
- How many bottles were produced?
- The 2024 vintage was released in a limited run of 1,656 bottles.
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