About Château Yamaguchi Xavier Rosario
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,530
- tax included, 720ml
- Alcohol
- 12%
An oak-barrel-aged red made from specially selected, high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes grown by Yamaguchi Winery in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The wine is officially endorsed by the nearby Xavier Memorial Church (Yamaguchi, a landmark commemorating St. Francis Xavier's 16th-century mission), and its name honors that connection. Reminiscent in style of a Southern French red, it shows fragrant red berry aromas layered with vanilla from oak, rich fruit flavor, a long finish, and gentle, smooth, well-balanced acidity.
A Muscat Bailey A red with genuine Southern French character -- the barrel selection here does real work, layering vanilla over ripe berry fruit for a long, balanced finish.
New to wine?
An approachable, vanilla-scented red for those new to Japanese Muscat Bailey A wines.
Food Pairings
The vanilla-oak richness and moderate acidity pair well with grilled or roasted red meats, demi-glace dishes, and hard cheeses. Also complements teriyaki-style grilled chicken or eel.
When to drink it
A distinctive souvenir or gift tied to Yamaguchi's Xavier Memorial Church landmark.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from specially selected high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes, aged in oak barrels chosen for their favorable match with the wine. 720ml bottle, ABV 12%.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Château Yamaguchi Xavier Rosario taste like?
- It has fragrant red berry aromas with vanilla notes from oak aging, rich fruit flavor, a long finish, and gentle, well-balanced acidity reminiscent of a Southern French red wine.
- Why is it called 'Xavier Rosario'?
- The wine is officially endorsed by the Xavier Memorial Church in Yamaguchi City, a landmark commemorating St. Francis Xavier's 16th-century Christian mission in the region, and takes its name from that connection.
- What grape variety is used?
- It is made entirely from specially selected, high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes, a Japanese hybrid variety, aged in oak barrels chosen for their good match with the wine.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its vanilla-oak richness and moderate acidity pair well with grilled red meats, demi-glace dishes, hard cheeses, and sweet-savory Japanese dishes like teriyaki chicken or grilled eel.
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