[Domaine Bless MUSUBI ~Juni-hitoe~ 2024]

Brilliance Hidden in Serenity

MUSUBI ~Juni-hitoe~, a premium cuvée of MUSUBI, is an orange wine made from a field blend of 12 grape varieties, including aromatic ones.

It offers brilliance within serenity, with a complex flavor profile created by the layering of twelve grape varieties.
After destemming, the grapes are macerated in concrete tanks for approximately 3 weeks (some varieties are direct-pressed), then aged in concrete tanks for approximately 9 months.
Aromas of various fruits such as peach, apple, and melon rise, along with floral notes reminiscent of lilies.

While floral and fruity flavors spread as soon as it touches the palate, the lingering bitterness from the fermentation process makes it a versatile pairing for various dishes.

Domaine Bless leverages Hokkaido's cool climate to cultivate grapes with minimal reliance on pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Based on spontaneous fermentation by wild yeasts, they minimize the use of sulfites and avoid chaptalization and excessive intervention, thereby expressing the unique characteristics of the land and grape varieties.
As a welfare-agriculture collaborative winery, they aim to support the employment of people with disabilities and promote coexistence with the local community, producing high-quality wines that utilize the cool climate.

◆Specifications
Category: Orange Wine / Dry
Grape varieties used: Pinot Noir, Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Traminer, Auxerrois, Merlot, Dornfelder
Size: 750ml
Producer: Domaine Bless
Region: Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido