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AWARD : SAKE

An Elixir Born from Oze’s Pristine Snowmelt

The Philosophy of Nagai Shuzo’s “Mizubasho” In Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture, nestled at the headwaters of the Tone River, lies a historic sake brewery with a legacy dating back to 1886. This is Nagai Shuzo Co., Ltd. Led by sixth-generation president Noriyoshi Nagai, the brewery has continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation while deeply honoring […]

AWARD : SAKE

Mastering the Art of 33%

An All-Junmai Daiginjo Brewery’s Vision — TATENOKAWA Stream Red “Kyuryu” Nestled in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture—a region blessed with the pristine waters and abundant rice harvests of the Shonai Plain—stands a brewery whose legacy traces back to 1832 (the 3rd year of the Tenpo era). This is Tatenokawa Sake Brewery. The brewery captured the sake […]

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Mozart, Christianity and the Pinot Noir of Burgundy

The Heritage of Pinot Noir in Burgundy François Mauriac, the renowned French writer from Bordeaux, once reflected on the nature of artistic genius through an anecdote about Rossini. When asked who the greatest musician was, Rossini named Beethoven. But when pressed about Mozart, he replied: “Mozart? He is the only one.” This perspective offers an intriguing […]

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Champagne

A comprehensive guide to Champagne, from the region and grapes to pressing, blending, ageing and the traditional method behind its bubbles.

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Champagne! 3. Fundamental Knowledge about Champagne: Origins and Production

Learn the essentials of Champagne: its protected origin, permitted grapes, production method and the factors that shape the finished wine.

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Champagne! 2. Vincent Charlot: A Biodynamic Approach in Champagne

A Mosaic of Terroirs Located in Mardeuil, near Epernay, in the Champagne area, the estate of Vincent Charlot is a mosaic of 39 different small plots, with diverse soils and exposures. To highlight the specific characteristics of each plot, he vinifies them separately. This approach leads to the production of various distinct cuvées, with quantities […]

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Champagne! 1.

Champagne in History and Art: From Dom Pérignon to the 19th Century The First Cork in Art History In the painting “Le Déjeuner d’huîtres” (The Oyster Lunch) by Jean-François de Troy (1735), preserved at the Château de Chantilly, we can observe a significant historical detail. Painted twenty years after Dom Pérignon’s death, this work depicts […]

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Bruno Dangin, The Historical Terroir of Molesme: Where Champagne meets Burgundy

Domaine Bruno Dangin. The Father and the Son In the village of Molesme, amongst the rolling foothills near the border of the Aube and the Cote d’Or, lie the vineyards of Domaine Bruno Dangin. Before founding his domain, Bruno spent over 30 years as an oenologist in the family estate in Champagne, Champagne Paul Dangin. […]

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Why does Japanese sake need an art bottle? Romero Britto brings color to SAKE HUNDRED “Byakko,” the brand’s first sake aged for five years.

Original WEB (OPENERS)site SAKE HUNDRED A new kind of value for sake that does not end the moment you finish the glass. On November 5, 2025, SAKE HUNDRED released a special bottle priced at 1.1 million yen (tax included), created in collaboration with world-renowned pop artist Romero Britto. The vivid artwork, inspired by Hokusai Katsushika’s […]

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Sakurao and Togouchi, The Elegance of Twin Terroirs

Whisky is no longer chosen only for its famous name or age statement. What truly draws us is the landscape where it was born and the maker’s philosophy. Perhaps we realize that savoring such a “story” is the ultimate luxury. Answering this new sense of value are two single malts created by Sakurao Brewery & […]

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Château Fonroque, Château Mazeyres & Alain Moueix

Portrait of an endearing leading pioneer figure, infinitely respectful of life. A fully qualified agricultural engineer and oenologist, Alain Moueix is the director of the family property Château Fonroque in AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru and of Château Mazeyres in AOC Pomerol since thirty-five years. He has been practicing certified biodynamics at Château Fonroque since […]

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Ah! Organic? Biodynamic? Nature? What are the differences?

Quick overview We’re often asked this question by our customers. They find it difficult to distinguish the realities behind each of these terms: conventional wine, sustainable wine, organic wine, biodynamic wine, vegan wine, natural wine or “Vin Méthode Nature”. It’s true that it’s easy to get confused. Overview. Let’s start by recalling two things. “Bio”, in […]