{"title":"White wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nana-tsu-mori-blanc-de-noir-2020-155-sur-commande","title":"Nana-Tsu-Mori White de Noir 2020 - 15.5% - 750ml - * Made to order*","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Takahiko, located in Yoichi (Hokkaido), produces wines deeply inspired by Japanese gastronomic culture and the notion of umami. Its founder, Takahiko Soga, favours aromatic references such as dashi, mushrooms, undergrowth, miso, shoyu and saké over traditional fruity and floral registers. This identity stems both from the cool, wooded terroir of Yoichi and from a winemaking approach aimed at fully expressing the natural micro-organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine follows a low-interventionist approach: long whole-cluster fermentations, use of indigenous yeasts, no addition of sulphites during fermentation, and ageing predominantly in old oak barrels. The 2022 vintage, benefiting from favourable climatic conditions and optimal grape ripeness, is considered by the winemaker to be one of the most faithful expressions of his style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nana-Tsu-Mori White de Noir is crafted from Pinot Noir affected by noble rot (botrytis), hand-selected. Vinified without added sulphites, fermented with wild yeasts and then aged for approximately one year in old barrels, it is produced in limited quantities depending on the extent of the botrytis each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage, considered exceptional, presents a complex aromatic profile blending honey, citrus, truffle, walnut, butter, black tea, mint, white peach, roasted chestnut and orange marmalade. Despite its richness and high alcohol content (15%), it retains a beautiful acidity, great minerality and a long finish, with no marked sensation of alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111377260877,"sku":"NISDOTA4","price":91.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA4-w-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"product_id":"nana-tsu-mori-blanc-de-noir-2021-155-sur-commande","title":"Nana-Tsu-Mori White de Noir 2021 - 15.5% - 750ml - *Made to order*","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Takahiko Nana-Tsu-Mori White de Noir is made from individually selected botrytised grapes from the estate's Pinot Noir vineyard, which are pressed on the last day of the harvest, then fermented in a neutral plastic tank and aged in a 228-litre barrel for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of this wine depends on the proportion of botrytis in the vineyard each year. During the harvest period, it undergoes a cold maceration of approximately 14 days, then is pressed on the last day of the harvest and immediately fermented with wild yeasts, without the addition of sulphur dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine is aged in old oak barrels for approximately one year, without the addition of sulphur dioxide. In 2021, weather conditions were favourable and there was virtually no development of noble rot until the eve of the harvest. However, just before the harvest, noble rot developed on many grapes, resulting in a vintage with a high production of White de Noir, as in the previous year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo avoid producing sweet or high-alcohol wines, they were diluted with the juice of healthy berries before fermentation, but from 2020 onwards, fermentation is carried out exclusively with infected grapes, to produce a dry and full-bodied wine. 2021 was a great vintage for the White de Noir, just like 2020, and the wines are excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111377326413,"sku":"NISDOTA5","price":86.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA5-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"product_id":"mongaku-valley-2022-tochi-13-sur-commande","title":"Mongaku Valley 2022, tochi 13%- 750ml- *Made to order*","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2012 by Shigeki Kihara, Mongaku Valley Winery is a family estate located in the hills above Yoichi, at approximately 130 metres above sea level and 5 km from Ishikari Bay. Its 2.2-hectare vineyard cultivates seven grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot White and Gewurztraminer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was marked by a late snowmelt, an early flowering and a gradual ripening of the grapes, resulting in a harvest of good quality and good yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Mongaku Valley\" blended cuvée, originating from the Yoichi terroir, is a dry wine crafted through the co-fermentation of several grape varieties. It stands out for its fresh and expansive acidity, a light tannic structure contributed by the red grapes, and great drinkability. Its complex aromatic profile reveals notes of apricot, mirabelle plum, yellow plum, citrus, honey, stewed pear, lychee, walnut, herbs, wood and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine combines finesse, depth and umami, with nuances evoking dashi, a subtle bitterness, spiced touches, a light saltiness and a beautiful freshness. 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Working with around thirty partner grape growers, it farms approximately 9 hectares of vines, of which 90% are planted with Chardonnay, exclusively in the Kikuka region (Kumamoto Prefecture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards, situated between 100 and 200 metres above sea level, benefit from a favourable terroir: more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, good ventilation, well-drained sandy soils and temperature variations that promote grape quality. The harvest is carried out by hand between late August and mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking favours small lots, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, followed by a plot-by-plot selection and ageing of approximately one year in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic-style Chardonnay stands out for its elegance, aromatic complexity and balance. It reveals notes of ripe citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), peach and apricot, combined with nuances of vanilla, gentle spices, toasted walnut and butter imparted by the oak. Endowed with fine minerality, a lively acidity and a long, lingering finish, it offers an ample, rich and harmonious palate with excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KUMAMOTO WINE FARM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111379128653,"sku":"NISKUMA1","price":49.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/KUMA1-s.webp?v=1782198355"},{"product_id":"kikuka-chardonnay-vieilli-en-barrique-2022-13-750-ml","title":"Kikuka Chardonnay Barrel-Aged 2022, 13%, 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou will love the complex aroma with notes of ripe apples and a light toasted aroma as the temperature rises. 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Thanks to the complexity brought by several grape varieties, as well as components aged in barrel, it pairs particularly well with dishes of nuanced flavours, highlighting broths, herbs, spices, and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts delicate bouquet reveals aromas of apricot, citrus, honey, stewed pear, and nuts, complemented by subtle smoky and woody notes. On the palate, the wine stands out for its great complexity, combining fine bitterness, freshness, salinity, spiced notes, and an umami depth reminiscent of dashi. Its dry structure, moderate volume, and long finish give it a distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade without added sulphites, this wine is crafted to evolve over time. Already expressive, it should gain in harmony after 1 to 2 years of cellaring, with an ideal potential of 3 to 5 years. 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