About L'Orient Lys Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,980
- Alcohol
- 12%
L'Orient Lys Koshu is the entry-level, casual-drinking bottling in Shirayuri Winery's (L'Orient Wine, Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi) new 'Lys' line -- named after the French word for lily -- launched with the explicit concept of letting people of all ages enjoy Yamanashi wine more casually and approachably. Made from 100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu, it sits below every other Koshu bottling in the winery's range in both price and positioning: it is priced lower than the seasonal nouveau 'L'Orient Koshu' (¥2,000-2,200) and far below the standard 'L'Orient Yamanashi Koshu' (¥2,600-2,700), the flagship 'L'Orient Katsunuma Koshu' (¥3,300), the barrel-fermented and single-vineyard premium bottlings (¥3,850-¥11,000). Unlike those lines, which lean into washoku (Japanese cuisine) pairing and traditional Koshu character, Lys Koshu is marketed with a distinctly Western-leaning, casual food-pairing angle -- olive oil, herbs and citrus, sashimi served as carpaccio, tempura styled as fritto -- aimed squarely at wine beginners and younger or less wine-familiar drinkers rather than connoisseurs. It shows pleasant pear and apple aromatics, mellow fruity flavor, and refreshing nuances of kabosu citrus and herbs, on a well-balanced, easy-drinking, dry-leaning palate.
The most unpretentious way into Shirayuri's celebrated Koshu range -- skip the terroir talk and just pour it with olive-oil-dressed carpaccio.
New to wine?
Built specifically for wine beginners -- the most approachable, wallet-friendly way to try Shirayuri's Koshu before stepping up to the nouveau or single-vineyard lines.
Food Pairings
Designed for Western-style, casual pairings: olive oil and herb-dressed dishes, citrus-forward salads, sashimi arranged as carpaccio, and tempura styled as fritto. In a Japanese context it also works well with light, citrus-accented home cooking such as grilled fish with yuzu-pepper or simple vegetable dishes -- an easy, everyday match rather than a formal kaiseki pairing.
When to drink it
Casual home parties, first-time wine drinkers, relaxed weeknight dinners with Western-leaning dishes
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu. Part of the newly launched 'Lys' entry-level series, positioned as an easy-drinking, approachable everyday wine rather than a single-vineyard or barrel-aged bottling. Dry-leaning on the winery's own sweetness scale (rated 1 out of 5 toward sweet). 720ml bottle, 12% ABV. Cool-chain (reikyabin) shipping available through late September on request.
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 is the 'Lys' series?
- Lys (French for 'lily') is Shirayuri Winery's new casual, entry-level product line, created so that people of all ages can enjoy Yamanashi wine more approachably. L'Orient Lys Koshu and L'Orient Lys Rose are part of this line.
- How is Lys Koshu different from L'Orient Koshu or L'Orient Yamanashi Koshu?
- Lys Koshu is a separate, more casual entry-level bottling, priced at ¥1,980 -- lower than both the seasonal nouveau L'Orient Koshu (¥2,000-2,200) and the standard year-round L'Orient Yamanashi Koshu (¥2,600-2,700). It is marketed with Western-style casual pairings (olive oil, herbs, carpaccio-style sashimi) rather than the traditional washoku focus of the other lines.
- What does L'Orient Lys Koshu taste like?
- It shows pleasant pear and apple aromas, mellow fruity flavor, and refreshing kabosu citrus and herb nuances, on a well-balanced, easy-drinking, dry-leaning palate.
- What food pairs well with L'Orient Lys Koshu?
- The winery recommends olive-oil and herb dishes, citrus-forward preparations, sashimi arranged as carpaccio, and tempura styled as fritto -- casual, Western-leaning pairings suited to relaxed occasions.
- Is L'Orient Lys Koshu a good choice for wine beginners?
- Yes -- it was created specifically with that audience in mind, as the most approachable and affordable way to try Shirayuri Winery's Koshu before moving on to the nouveau, standard, or single-vineyard premium lines.
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