{"title":"Wines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHOKKAIDO Japanese Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe island of Hokkaido, and more specifically the Yoichi region, is increasingly popular with connoisseurs for the quality of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe city of Yoichi is located between Otaru and the Shakotan Peninsula, barely an hour's train ride from Sapporo. This terroir is in harmony with nature, a true paradise for Japanese wine, as evidenced by the vast stretches of vineyards that cover its meadows and slopes. This terroir is characterized by its rolling or mountainous hillsides bordered by a coastline and a cold sea, its rich black soils full of alluvium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--nl موجز\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe region is promising, fertile, with a unique climate, with glacial winters and hot and humid summers. The harvest takes place in early October, with the risk of more than abundant snow. \"This climate is a terrible paradox for an emerging land, because the snow makes access to the vines impossible for part of the year and forces the winemaker to abandon winter pruning for a first green pruning, almost in defiance of the vine's dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eOn these hillsides, one finds family businesses, sometimes very small, some even producing only a few hundred bottles, enthusiasts who, freed from the weight of family tradition and ancestral customs specific to each appellation, can invent their own wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nana-tsu-mori-pinot-noir-2020-125-sur-commande","title":"Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir 2020 - 12.5% - 750ml *Made to order*","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmami, the Japanese term for flavour dating back to the early 20th century, is an important aspect of the wines of Domaine Takahiko, its philosophy and its sense of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahiko Soga and his wines are Japanese, and Soga's conception of his wines and his project is tied to the tastes and dietary habits of the Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than fruits and flowers, Soga references dashi, forest floors, mushrooms and the fermentary notes of shoyu, sake and miso to describe the aromas and flavour profiles of his wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delicate, savoury quality of the wines comes in part from the cool, humid, wooded and biodiverse site that produces them, but he firmly believes that these characteristics also emerge from his approach in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2019, Yoichi recorded the average annual number of growing degree days of northern Burgundy (1366) and again in 2022. In July, before and after flowering, rainfall was lower than usual and the climate was warm, leading to an ideal harvest volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile rainfall was higher in August, at the start of véraison, September and October saw lower precipitation, resulting in an ideal harvest in terms of sugar content, colour and quantity. Many people will probably enjoy the 2021 vintage; however, the 2022 vintage is the one that best represents the unique style of Domaine Takahiko Soga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir is the flagship wine of Domaine Takahiko, produced from the estate's vineyard comprising 13 Pinot Noir clones. Fermented in large neutral inert resin tanks and aged in French oak barrels (15% new) with 100% whole clusters, it is bottled without fining or filtration. A very small quantity of SO2 is added only when necessary: 10mg\/L in 2020, 0 added in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111376671053,"sku":"NISDOTA1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA1-w-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"product_id":"nana-tsu-mori-pinot-noir-2021-13-sur-commande","title":"Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir 2021 - 13% - 750ml - *Made to order*","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany people will probably enjoy the 2021 vintage; however, the 2022 vintage is the one that best represents the unique style of Domaine Takahiko Soga. The Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir is the flagship wine of Domaine Takahiko, produced from the estate's vineyard comprising 13 Pinot Noir clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in large neutral inert resin tanks and aged in French oak barrels (15% new) with 100% whole clusters, it is bottled without fining or filtration. A very small quantity of SO2 is added only when necessary: 10mg\/L in 2020, 0 added in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes a long fermentation of 55 days, with whole-cluster fermentation. No sulphur dioxide is used in order to provide the best conditions for the (wild) micro-organisms involved in the fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld oak barrels are mainly used for ageing, with only 15% new barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111376933197,"sku":"NISDOTA2","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA2-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"product_id":"nana-tsu-mori-pinot-noir-2022-12-sur-commande","title":"Nana-Tsu-Mori Pinot Noir 2022 - 12%- 750ml - *Made to order*","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage has a spicy aroma resulting from the whole clusters, typical of Nana-Tsu-Mori, and unlike previous vintages, it develops not only aromas of strawberry and dark fruits but also red fruits such as raspberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003eIdeally, it should be left to age for at least four years before opening. A world of emotions awaits. This unfiltered wine, with its orange-red robe, offers a frank, open, floral nose with hints of blackcurrant buds and redcurrant. It can be compared to a fine Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111377097037,"sku":"NISDOTA3","price":66.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA3-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"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":114.17,"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":108.33,"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":"yoichi-nobori-mizuki-rose-2022-12-sur-commande","title":"Yoichi-Nobori Mizuki Rosé 2022 12%- 750ml - *Made to order*","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Yoichi-Nobori Mizuki Rosé 2022 wine is crafted from grapes sourced from the Nakai farm, Domaine Mizuki, whose founder also trained at Domaine Takahiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDomaine Mizuki is a winery specialising in high-quality rosé wines, primarily Pinot Noir-based. The grapes were slowly pressed and the wine crafted using the same method as red wine. It is distinguished by its woody notes, well-integrated oak vanilla, with accents of wild red cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE TAKAHIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111377555789,"sku":"NISDOTA6","price":55.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DOTA6-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. This complexity makes it an ideal partner for flavour-rich cuisines combining broths, herbs and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MONGAKU VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111377883469,"sku":"NISMOVA1","price":66.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/MOVA1-s.webp?v=1782200019"},{"product_id":"kikuka-chardonnay-vieilli-en-barrique-2020-13-750-ml","title":"Kikuka Chardonnay Barrel-Aged 2020, 13%, 750 ml","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\u003eKumamoto Wine Farm \u0026 Kikuka Winery is recognised as one of Japan's finest Chardonnay producers. 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":60.83,"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. You will find notes of fresh apple and yellow peach on the nose, apricot, orange, white flowers, with notes of vanilla and toasted almonds from the barrels used for ageing the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first flavours evoke tropical fruits, followed by elegant oak nuances. This wine has a beautiful acidity and a delicate blend of umami flavours with roundness. It has a round, fleshy and rich impression, with a long finish. The finale is elegant, long and lingering, with a perfect balance between fruit and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUMAMOTO WINE FARM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111379292493,"sku":"NISKUMA2","price":64.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/KUMA2-s.webp?v=1782198355"},{"product_id":"yoichi-nobori-n-2023-passetoutgrain-115","title":"Yoichi-Nobori-N 2023 Passetoutgrain 11.5% - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine was crafted in the style of the Passetoutgrain from Burgundy, composed primarily of Gamay and Pinot Noir. The Zweigelt comes from grapes grown by \"Mikino Hotori\" in the Nobori district of Yoichi. The label does not mention Domaine Takahiko, but only Takahiko Soga, as this wine does not come 100% from the Domaine's own grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this Passetoutgrain, the aroma of plums and prunes is more pronounced than usual, followed by spiced notes such as cumin and cinnamon, then dark fruits in the background. Overall, the aromatic volume is very rich in this vintage. It also presents a characteristic acidity that sets it apart from previous Nanatsumori wines. The colour is deep and, among the fruity aromas, one finds notes of violet and other flowers and herbs, as well as notes of dead leaves and matsutake mushrooms. The finish is very long and pleasant, accompanied by umami. Notes: Deep wine colour, well balanced with tannins and spices from the alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of violet, dead leaves and mushrooms. The fruitiness and three-dimensional forest aroma are structured by a lingering finish of Umami. 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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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