What grapes are in Petit Domaine Rubaiyat?

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot — three Bordeaux varieties cultivated in Marufuji Winery's estate vineyards in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. The blend shifts slightly each vintage.

What does Petit Domaine Rubaiyat taste like?

Ripe fruit aromas, toasted oak and humus, a smooth expansive palate, and a finish of dark chocolate — aged approximately 11–12 months in French oak. The 2022 vintage won Silver at Japan Wine Competition 2024.

What does Petit Domaine mean?

Petit Domaine means 'small estate' in French — reflecting Marufuji Winery's commitment to estate-grown Bordeaux varieties from their 12 vineyard plots in Katsunuma, Yamanashi.

What food pairs with Petit Domaine Rubaiyat?

Beef tataki, roast beef, spare ribs, and meat dishes broadly. The smooth tannins and dark fruit also complement aged cheeses and western-style Japanese cuisine (yoshoku).

CuvéeKatsunumaReddry

Petit Domaine Rubaiyat

Name: Petit Domaine Rubaiyat
Brand: Marufuji Winery (Rubaiyat)

プティ・ドメーヌルバイヤート

Marufuji Winery (Rubaiyat)

Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot · カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨン · メルロー · プティ・ヴェルド

About this wine

Petit Domaine Rubaiyat is a full-bodied Bordeaux-style red wine assembled from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot—three Bordeaux varieties cultivated in Marufuji's estate vineyards. Aged in French oak barrels for approximately 11–12 months, the wine exhibits aromas of ripe fruit, toasted oak, and humus, with a smooth, expansive palate and a finish of dark chocolate. The blend composition shifts slightly each vintage to reflect the character of that year's harvest. The 2022 vintage was awarded silver at the Japan Wine Competition 2024.

Beginner's Note

The perfect entry point for Bordeaux-style red wine lovers exploring Japan — smooth, drinkable, with familiar dark fruit and vanilla oak character alongside Japanese terroir.

Sommelier's Note

"Ripe dark fruit, toasted oak, dark chocolate — Katsunuma's Bordeaux benchmark."

Food Pairings

Petit Domaine Rubaiyat's smooth tannins and dark fruit character excel with beef tataki, roast beef, spare ribs, and western-style Japanese dishes (yoshoku). The wine's French oak aging and Petit Verdot structure also complement aged cheeses and hearty braised meat dishes — a flexible, high-quality Japanese red for special occasions.

When to drink it

Special dinners, celebrations, weekend meat dish meals, and gifts for Japanese red wine enthusiasts.

Specs

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨン, メルロー, プティ・ヴェルド
Style: Red, dry
Price Range: ¥5,500 (approximate retail, 750ml)

Terroir & Winemaking

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot from Marufuji Winery's estate vineyards in Katsunuma, Yamanashi (12 vineyard plots). Aged approximately 11–12 months in French oak barrels (new oak ratio approximately 33–49% depending on vintage). ABV approximately 12%. Blend varies by vintage. 2022 vintage: Silver at Japan Wine Competition 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes are in Petit Domaine Rubaiyat?: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot — three Bordeaux varieties cultivated in Marufuji Winery's estate vineyards in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. The blend shifts slightly each vintage.
What does Petit Domaine Rubaiyat taste like?: Ripe fruit aromas, toasted oak and humus, a smooth expansive palate, and a finish of dark chocolate — aged approximately 11–12 months in French oak. The 2022 vintage won Silver at Japan Wine Competition 2024.
What does Petit Domaine mean?: Petit Domaine means 'small estate' in French — reflecting Marufuji Winery's commitment to estate-grown Bordeaux varieties from their 12 vineyard plots in Katsunuma, Yamanashi.
What food pairs with Petit Domaine Rubaiyat?: Beef tataki, roast beef, spare ribs, and meat dishes broadly. The smooth tannins and dark fruit also complement aged cheeses and western-style Japanese cuisine (yoshoku).

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