DOMAINE KURODASHO TAKOU HYOGO 2018 750ml

ABOUT THE SAKE

Domaine Kurodasho is a sake brand and brewery under Kuheiji of Banjo Sake Brewery, who specializes in brewing high-end Japanese sake. The brewery is located in Hyogo and uses Yamadanishiki (known as the king of sake rice) to make sake. The Yamadanishiki grown in Hyogo is considered the best in Japan. Deeply influenced by wine culture, especially by the Burgundians, the philosophy of Domaine Kurodasho is different from most other breweries by that it particularly emphasizes the concept of "domaine" – the crops used for brewing (rice in the case of sake) must come from the brewery’s own farmland, grown in-house rather than procured from others. Because they believes “good product comes from good raw materials”, Domaine Kurodasho attaches great importance to the climate, soil, and geographical location where the rice fields are located. This is obviously the concept of "terroir" for wine.
Takou district has long hours of sunlight with no obstructions. There is a mountain in the back, but it is located in the north, so it is not in the shade. The elevation is lower than that of Monryu. The water is drawn from the Kakogawa River, so the water temperature depends on the air temperature. The area is fertile and has long hours of sunlight, but it is affected when high temperature continues. It is said that the name Takou was given because the value of the rice fields was literally high in this district.

TASTING NOTE:

The sparkling silver liquid is beautiful, and from the glass, you can feel the rich aroma of white peaches and pears like a fruit basket, with the addition of the refreshing scent of lemon verbena, and when exposed to the air, spices, smoky scents, and the faint aroma of Camembert cheese complexly overlap. The acidity is smooth and pleasant, soft and rich in the mouth, with a delicious bitterness that adds depth and elegance to the palate. In the long aftertaste, you can feel the fruitiness of the aroma and the deliciousness of the rice soaking through.

FOOD PAIRING:

Caesar salad, quiche, foie gras terrine or pate de campagne, risotto, hard cheeses.