Domaine Hide
Minami-Alps, Yamanashi
Grapes: Monde Briller
Type: Orange
Style: Dry, light-bodied
Colour: Medium amber
Alcohol: 11%
Wild yeast: Yes
Any added sulphites: No
Filtered: No
Serving temperature: 5-8°C
Production: 212 bottles
Please store in a cool, dark place.
Tasting notes
Aromatic notes of muscat, osmanthus, orange peel, kumquat candy, ginger and apricot. Light on the palate yet complex, with layers of black tea, ginger, Japanese citrus and a savoury dashi-like depth. A gentle bitterness gives definition and balance. Serve well chilled for a crisp, refreshing finish. Best consumed within two days of opening.
Food pairing
Fresh spring rolls, Hainanese chicken rice, sesame tofu with yuzu miso, yuba sashimi (fresh tofu skin), braised pork belly, Inaniwa udon (thin Japanese wheat noodles), biryani (spiced rice dish), stir-fried prawns in chilli sauce
Winemaking
Monde Briller is a new grape variety born in Yamanashi in 2014, a cross between Chardonnay and the disease-resistant Cayuga White. It is distinguished by its vibrant muscat-like aroma. The winemaker of Domaine Hide, Hideo Shibutani was captivated by its striking fragrance and planted it in 2019.
The vineyard lies in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi, at 339 metres above sea level. The vines grow on an alluvial fan of gravelly soil with bedrock appearing within 60 cm, a tough and nutrient-poor environment that ensures natural concentration. No chemical pesticides are used. The 2024 season was hotter than the previous year, but with little rain, producing healthy fruit. As the vines are still young, the grapes ripened early and were harvested on 20 August.
Fermentation was carried out using carbonic maceration with pied de cuve, with whole bunches left intact. After foot-treading, the grapes were macerated with skins and seeds for around three weeks, creating a fragrant and expressive orange wine. No sulphites were added. Only 212 bottles were produced.
Nutrition Facts per 100ml
Energy: 73 kcal
Fat: 0 g
- Saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 2.0 g
- Sugar: 2.0 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Salt: 0g
