Château Mercian, Koshu sur Lie

Yamanashi | Japan

Lots of lemon, lime and apple flavours. Sur Lie method adds weight and body; this is a bright, refreshing, easy drinking wine. Very much in the style of a Muscadet, and perfect with seafood.

About the Producer

This wine is made from Koshu, Japan’s indigenous wine grape which can be traced back to 1186 when it was discovered growing wild at Katsunama in Yamanashi prefecture. Koshu grapes are grown in Yamanashi Prefecture and harvest took place from early September to early October. Fermentation in a stainless steel tank at 18 to 20 degrees for about 14 days, The wine was aged for about 8 months in a stainless steel tank.

Food Pairing

Green salad, various sashimi or seafood dishes with toasty flavours such as fish pie,, roasted Spanish mackerel seasoned with Saikyo miso, sautéed cuttlefish, seafood Paella.