花垣 橡木桶 純米大吟釀 【法國橡木桶一年熟成・純米大吟釀】

【Hanagaki French Oak Barrel Junmai Daiginjo 2025 version】

Brewed by Nanbu Shuzo in Fukui, this Hanagaki Junmai Daiginjo blends Yamada Nishiki with Gohyakumangoku, polished down to 45%, then matured for one year in premium French oak barrels to layer refined rice aromas with delicate wood tones. The Hanagaki oak barrel series has been released for over two decades, and the 2024–2025 editions debut a new carton design themed around the barrel itself: clean, slightly retro, and quietly luxurious, echoing the wine‑like profile of the sake inside. Each bottle carries its own individual number on the label, underlining its uniqueness and collectable nature.

On opening, an intense bouquet rises immediately from the glass, combining a gentle toasty note with the signature vanilla character of oak, sitting somewhere between fine sake and white wine. The palate shows a weave of vanilla and elegant fruitiness, with a light, clear sweetness; generous rice umami and supple texture spread across the tongue, while acidity drives a long, graceful finish. The liquid shines in a pale champagne‑gold hue, with a light yet layered structure; serving at room temperature is recommended to fully reveal the interplay of barrel and rice aromas.

This is a bottle for those who use what they drink to express taste: understated at first glance, yet offering a structure reminiscent of French white wine while preserving the finesse of Junmai Daiginjo and the restraint of classic nihonshu. For drinkers who value artisanal production, limited releases and a touch of vintage‑inspired elegance, Hanagaki Oak Barrel Junmai Daiginjo works equally well as a refined dinner companion or a quietly confident gift that speaks for your standards.

【Producer】Nanbu Shuzo, Fukui Prefecture
【Classification】Junmai Daiginjo
【Volume】720ml
【Rice used】Yamada Nishiki & Gohyakumangoku
【Rice polishing ratio】45%
【Alcohol Level】16%