Solaris Le Ciel
ソラリス ル・シエル
Mann's Wines
Shinano Riesling · Chardonnay · Sauvignon Blanc
About this wine
Solaris Le Ciel is the flagship white cuvée of Mann's Wines' premium Solaris line, produced at the Komoro Winery in Nagano. Grown on a single, self-managed south-facing slope adjacent to the winery at roughly 670-680 meters elevation, the vineyard is named after 'Tenjin,' the local place name for the plot — hence 'Le Ciel,' French for 'sky' or 'heaven.' Unlike a typical blend, Le Ciel is made through field-blend co-fermentation: Shinano Riesling (Mann's own proprietary cross), Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc are harvested on the same day, judged by the ripeness balance across the plot rather than variety by variety, then pressed and fermented together. This approach — deeper than assemblage — aims to capture the terroir of the Komoro plot as a single expression rather than a sum of varietal parts. The wine shows a bright, greenish-yellow color with aromas of ripe pear, apricot, white flowers and fresh herbs, a fruit-forward and slightly oily texture balanced by crisp acidity and a faint salinity, finishing with a herbal, dewy freshness.
A rare Japanese field-blend white that shows how co-harvesting three grapes together can create more harmony than blending them separately — a great introduction to Mann's flagship Solaris line.
Sommelier's Note
"Le Ciel proves that field-blend co-fermentation, painstakingly timed across three grape varieties in a single plot, can achieve a terroir expression no post-blend assemblage can replicate — this is Komoro's sky captured in a glass."
Food Pairings
Excellent with white fish and shellfish, herb-crusted poultry, and creamy dishes; classic pairings include terrine of Shinshu chicken and pork with herbs and olives, or roasted Shinshu golden chicken with root vegetables, rosemary and garlic.
When to drink it
Special-occasion dinners, anniversaries, and pairing dinners with refined Japanese or French cuisine; also a distinguished gift for wine enthusiasts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Shinano Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Price Range
- ¥6,000-7,000 (varies by vintage)
Terroir & Winemaking
Field-blend co-fermentation of Shinano Riesling (~40-45%), Chardonnay (~40-45%) and Sauvignon Blanc (~15%), ratios varying slightly by vintage; all three varieties are harvested on the same day from a single plot based on overall ripeness balance, then whole-cluster pressed and fermented together rather than blended after the fact. Grown on clay-rich loam soil at 670-680m elevation on a south-facing slope adjacent to the Komoro Winery, Nagano. ABV approximately 13%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Solaris Le Ciel?
- It's a field blend of Shinano Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, harvested together on the same day from a single plot and co-fermented, with ratios varying slightly by vintage (roughly 40-45% Shinano Riesling, 40-45% Chardonnay, 15% Sauvignon Blanc).
- Why is it called 'Le Ciel'?
- The name means 'sky' or 'heaven' in French, taken from Tenjin, the Japanese place name of the vineyard plot adjacent to Mann's Komoro Winery in Nagano.
- What does it taste like?
- Ripe pear and apricot aromas with white flowers and fresh herbs, a fruit-forward and slightly oily texture, crisp acidity, a faint salinity, and a herbal, dewy finish.
- What food pairs well with it?
- White fish, shellfish, and herb-seasoned poultry dishes — from delicate Japanese sashimi to roasted chicken with rosemary and garlic.
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