釀人九平次 星シリーズ「いのね」四つ星

【釀人九平次 星シリーズ「いのね」四つ星】
Vintage 2024
自家栽培四星山田錦 x 酸香交織 x 餘韻綿長的收藏級餐酒

萬乘酒造於1647年在日本名古屋創立，憑著久野九平治先生勇於衝出日本的思維和管理之下，其銘柄九平次成功打進國際市場，一直備受矚目，被全球多間米芝蓮三星餐廳採用作配餐酒。酒造曾到法國葡萄酒莊學習葡萄酒釀造，更於2015年在法國勃根地購入葡萄莊園開始試驗釀造葡萄酒，終於在2020年成功推出市場。九平次的酒標參考和混合了法國葡萄酒的設計，整體釀酒風格追求五味之間的平衡，呈現優雅和協調性，故以日法混血兒形容九平次最為貼切。其Collection 系列的焦點是選用具有風土 (Terroir) 特色的酒造米釀造清酒。久野九平治先生相信無論釀造工藝如何精湛，最終清酒的特色是取決於酒米和稻田的品質，跟勃根地葡萄酒與土壤條件的相互關係有異曲同工之妙 

いのね / Inone為星系列中，選用兵庫縣黑田庄自家栽培的山田錦，並按酒造自行制定的「星級」標準評定後，只挑選被認定為「四星」等級的酒米入酒

成熟梨子、蘋果與蜜瓜的果香，細緻中帶一點奶油芝士與礦物感，香氣既優雅又充滿層次。入口時清新的酸味，米旨味線條乾淨而延伸感十足，果酸、礦石感與旨味在餘韻中交織。
這是一款同時兼具結構感與透明度的作品，也被視為能夠承受長期熟成的酒款，十分適合有心收藏日本酒的客人

飲用溫度
建議以稍低溫冰鎮（約 8–12℃）享用

配餐建議
搭配高品質白身魚、貝類、法日融合料理，或是以奶油、奶酪、海鮮為主的前菜與主菜

【製造者】萬乘酒造
【清酒等級】純米大吟釀酒
【內容量】720ml
【使用米】兵庫縣黑田庄產山田錦
【精米歩合】50%
【酒精度】16度

【Kamoshibito Kuheiji Star Series Inone 4 Stars】
Four-star Yamada Nishiki elegance with layered acidity and a long finish

Located in Aichi Prefecture, Manjo Jozo – the brewery behind Kamoshibito Kuheiji – has become one of the most talked-about names in the modern sake world. The Star Series “Inone” represents a key pillar of their philosophy, built around rice that is not only grown in-house but also rigorously evaluated under their own standards. The Yamada Nishiki used here is cultivated in Kurodasho, Hyogo, and each grain is assessed according to Kuheiji’s proprietary “star” grading. Only rice that achieves a four-star rating is selected, reflecting a focus on brewing suitability rather than relying solely on conventional agricultural grading.

Brewed to a Junmai Daiginjo specification, Inone 4 Stars showcases the depth and clarity that high-quality Yamada Nishiki can offer. The first impression on the nose is elegant yet complex: ripe pear, apple and melon are joined by gentle notes of cream cheese and a subtle mineral nuance. On the palate, a fresh, vibrant acidity spreads across the mouth, while the rice umami is drawn in clean lines. Fruit acidity, mineral tones and umami interplay in a finish that feels quietly immersive and refined. This is a sake that combines structure with transparency, and is regarded as a bottle that can stand up well to ageing – an excellent candidate for serious collectors.

Serving temperature
8–12℃ brings out the layered fruit aromas and focused acidity while preserving a tight, polished frame

Food pairing
 high-quality white fish, shellfish, and refined French-Japanese crossover cuisine, as well as seafood-driven dishes with cream or cheese.

【Producer】Manjo Jozo 
【Category】Junmai Daiginjo
【Volume】720ml
【Rice】In-house cultivated Yamada Nishiki from Kurodasho, Hyogo (four-star graded brewing rice)
【Rice polishing ratio】 Not disclosed
【Alcohol】Approx. 16%