COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Koshu
PRODUCER
Château Mars
REGION
Yamanashi Prefecture
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Château Mars Koshu Orange-Gris 2023 is an orange wine crafted from 100% Koshu grapes, a native varietal of Japan. Produced in Yamanashi Prefecture, a region renowned for its viticultural heritage, this wine showcases the Koshu grape through the lens of skin-contact winemaking. Château Mars, a producer under the Hombo Shuzo umbrella, aims to harmonize mellow flavors with fine bouquets, reflecting the essence of Japan's changing seasons. The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, contributing to the ripeness of the grapes used in its creation.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Koshu is Japan's most significant indigenous white grape.
Fact 02
Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins.
Fact 03
This wine won a Silver medal at the Sakura Awards 2024.
Fact 04
Yamanashi is often called the 'Napa Valley' of Japan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Koshu Orange-Gris 2023 is produced using the orange wine method, which involves fermenting the Koshu grape juice with its skins. This extended skin contact is a key technique that extracts color, aroma, and tannins from the grape skins, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. The grapes for the 2023 vintage were grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, benefiting from a warm growing season that promoted ripeness. Château Mars' winemaking philosophy centers on achieving balance and harmony, drawing from the unique qualities of Japanese viticulture.
