About Château Yamaguchi Vigneron Red
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Price Range
- ¥3,300 (tax included) / ¥3,000 pre-tax, 720ml
- Alcohol
- 12%
A full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Yamaguchi Winery's own vineyard in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, part of the estate's 'Vigneron' line -- a name that signals grapes grown and vinified in-house, from cultivation through fermentation. Grown on the alkaline, karst-derived soil linked to nearby Akiyoshidai, the blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon's structure with Cabernet Franc's aromatic lift for a concentrated, rich style distinct from the winery's single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon bottling and from its own Vigneron Dry Rosé made from Cabernet Franc alone.
Yamaguchi Winery's only Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend -- a richer, more structured counterpart to its single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and to the Vigneron rosé made from Cabernet Franc alone.
New to wine?
A rich, full-bodied introduction to Japanese Cabernet blends -- more concentrated than the winery's single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, but still approachable.
Food Pairings
The rich, structured character of this Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats, beef stew, and aged hard cheeses; its ripe dark-fruit concentration also complements richly seasoned dishes such as demi-glace sauces.
When to drink it
Dinners centered on red meat, gifts for fans of structured Japanese reds.
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grown at the estate's own vineyard in Sanyo-Onoda City, on alkaline soil linked to the Akiyoshidai karst plateau. Part of the Vigneron ('grower-made') line. ABV 12%, 720ml bottle, 6 bottles per case.
About the producer
Yamaguchi WineryJapan's only winery growing its own grapes in Yamaguchi山陽小野田市, 山口県 · Founded 1999Visit the producer page →More wines from Yamaguchi Winery
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- Château Yamaguchi ChardonnayWhite · Chardonnay
- Château Yamaguchi Merlot & Cabernet Franc Barrel Aged 2006Red · Merlot · Cabernet Franc
- Château Yamaguchi Merlot Barrel Aged 2004Red · Merlot
- Château Yamaguchi Vigneron Dry Rosé Cabernet Franc 2009Rosé · Cabernet Franc
- Château Yamaguchi Vigneron WhiteWhite · Chardonnay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Château Yamaguchi Vigneron Red?
- It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, both grown at Yamaguchi Winery's own vineyard in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- What does 'Vigneron' mean in the wine's name?
- Vigneron is the French term for a winegrower who handles the process from cultivation through fermentation; Yamaguchi Winery uses it for wines made entirely with estate-grown grapes.
- How is this different from the winery's other Cabernet wines?
- Unlike the winery's single-varietal Château Yamaguchi Cabernet Sauvignon, this Vigneron Red is a blend with Cabernet Franc, giving it a richer, more aromatic profile. It is also a separate wine from the Vigneron Dry Rosé, which uses Cabernet Franc alone and is vinified as a rosé.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its rich, concentrated character pairs well with grilled red meats, beef stew, and aged hard cheeses, as well as Japanese dishes with sweet-savory beef, such as sukiyaki.
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