About L'Orient Koshu Vigne de Shirayuri
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥11,000
- 750ml, official online shop
- Alcohol
- 12%
L'Orient Koshu Vigne de Shirayuri is Shirayuri Winery's own single-estate Koshu, made exclusively from grapes grown in the winery's own home vineyard in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi -- the plot right by the winery itself, after which the wine is named ('Vigne de Shirayuri' meaning 'vineyard of Shirayuri'). Unlike the winery's other single-vineyard premium Koshu bottlings -- 'Vigne de Nakagawa' (grown by veteran contract farmer Kimiharu Nakagawa in Fuefuki City), 'Fukuori Koshu' (a high-elevation tokkyu plot in Enzan) and 'Miyanoue Koshu' (a sandy-soiled plot in Yamanashi City) -- Vigne de Shirayuri is the only bottling made from grapes the winery grows itself on its own estate, rather than from a named grower's or specially designated plot. The grapes are picked at an extended, maximized harvest window to build extra ripeness and depth, and the wine is described by the winery as its finest, top-tier Koshu ('white百合醸造の最高峰甲州ワイン'). It offers rich, ripe citrus aromatics layered with real weight and body on the palate. The 2023 vintage, bottled in a strictly limited run of 1,583 bottles and sold exclusively through the winery's official online shop with a complimentary gift box, won a Gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 -- one of only two Shirayuri Koshu bottlings (alongside Vigne de Nakagawa) ever to win DWWA Gold.
This is the only Koshu in Shirayuri's single-vineyard lineup grown entirely on the winery's own land -- proof that estate fruit, picked as late as they dare, can rival any named-grower or special-plot bottling. A must-try for anyone who wants to taste Shirayuri's own hands-on winemaking philosophy in a single glass.
New to wine?
A richer, riper take on Koshu than the everyday bottling -- a good next step for anyone who has enjoyed L'Orient's standard Koshu and wants to taste how much depth the grape can reach.
Food Pairings
The wine's ripe citrus richness and fuller body pair well with grilled white fish glazed in miso (saikyo-yaki), tempura, and dishes with a touch of butter or cream, as well as semi-hard washed-rind cheeses. Its extra depth also lets it stand up to slightly richer dishes than a typical Koshu, such as roasted chicken or pork tenderloin with citrus sauce.
When to drink it
Special anniversaries and gifting -- it already arrives in a gift box -- as well as leisurely dinners pairing rich Japanese dishes with a serious, age-worthy Koshu.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made 100% from Koshu grapes grown on Shirayuri Winery's own estate vineyard in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi. Harvest timing is extended as long as possible to maximize ripeness and concentration. Dry style, 750ml, ABV 12%. The 2023 vintage was bottled in a strictly limited run of 1,583 bottles, sold only through the winery's official online shop, each bottle shipped in a gift box. Best served at 10-12C.
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 makes Vigne de Shirayuri different from L'Orient's other single-vineyard Koshu wines?
- It is the only one made entirely from grapes grown on Shirayuri Winery's own estate vineyard, rather than from a named contract grower (Vigne de Nakagawa) or a specific designated plot (Fukuori, Miyanoue). Its name literally means 'vineyard of Shirayuri.'
- What does L'Orient Koshu Vigne de Shirayuri taste like?
- It shows rich, ripe citrus aromatics with real weight and body, the result of extending the harvest window as long as possible to build extra concentration. It is dry, with a fuller, more textured palate than L'Orient's standard nouveau Koshu.
- Has L'Orient Koshu Vigne de Shirayuri won any awards?
- Yes. The 2023 vintage won a Gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025, making it one of only two Shirayuri Koshu bottlings -- alongside Vigne de Nakagawa -- ever to win DWWA Gold.
- How many bottles of L'Orient Koshu Vigne de Shirayuri are produced?
- It is made in very limited quantities. The 2023 vintage was bottled in a strictly limited run of 1,583 bottles, sold exclusively through Shirayuri Winery's official online shop.
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