About this wine
Vin Mignon Framboise is a playful flavored wine from Rue de Vin in Tomi City, Nagano. Merlot grapes sourced from Nagano and Yamagata are vinified as a rosé base, then macerated with fresh raspberries, producing a vivid ruby hue and a direct, juicy raspberry aroma that sets it apart from conventional rosé. It is a non-vintage (NV) release positioned as an accessible, everyday table wine within the casual 'Vin Mignon' (cute wine) line.
A gentle, juice-like entry point for anyone who loves fruity aromas — approachable and easy to enjoy chilled.
Sommelier's Note
"A charming, category-defying wine — few rosé-based wines express fresh raspberry this vividly, making it a must-try example of Japanese wineries innovating beyond traditional styles."
Food Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif on its own, and pairs beautifully with fruit tarts and berry-based desserts. Also works well with fresh salads and light starters, or as a base for creative cocktails.
When to drink it
Casual gatherings, summer terrace aperitifs, and relaxed home parties with friends.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot
- Style
- Rosé
- Price Range
- ¥1,500-2,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Base wine produced from Merlot grapes grown in Nagano and Yamagata, vinified in a rosé style. Fresh raspberries are then macerated in the finished rosé to extract color and aroma, following a flavored-wine (vin aromatisé) production method. Bottled non-vintage (NV).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Vin Mignon Framboise taste like?
- It tastes like a crisp, juicy rosé wine infused with the vibrant, tangy-sweet essence of fresh raspberries, giving it a vivid ruby color and a direct berry aroma.
- What grape is Vin Mignon Framboise made from?
- It is made from Merlot grapes sourced from Nagano and Yamagata prefectures, vinified as a rosé base before raspberry maceration.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs beautifully with fruit tarts, berry desserts, light salads, and even Japanese dishes like shira-ae topped with berries.
- Is Vin Mignon Framboise a vintage wine?
- No, it is released as a non-vintage (NV) wine, designed as a consistent, everyday table wine rather than a vintage-specific bottling.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- It is best enjoyed young and well chilled, so its fresh raspberry aroma and lively fruit character come through fully.
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