Tanaka1789 X Chartier Daiginjo Blend 002 2018

Rice: Kuranohana
Polishing Ratio: 40%

Continuing in the new art of sake blending, this second label once again « crafted for food » by Chartier is a Daiginjo style (BLEND 001 is a Junmai style). It will shake your taste buds with its bold and exotic fruity aromas, an explosive and juicy fruit attack, coupled with a sensual texture that’s balanced by a unique naturally fresh acidity. This represents the signature of TANAKA 1789 X CHARTIER sakes, offering elegance and verticality similar to the world’s best white wines.

Here, Chartier has crafted what is admittedly a “sexier” 2018 vintage Blend 002. He has discovered the ideal harmony between Tanaka’s new Chartier-style sakes, which offer a higher natural acidity than is typically seen in the sake world. In this case, he provides an exotic aromatic profile and a fruit bomb style in mouth, reminiscent of the best Pinot Gris from Alsace. The result is an expressive and flavourful sake that explodes into a symphony of flavours from the first sip.

Dominant Aromas: Rose, honeydew, lychee, almond milk.
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, with an explosive, juicy fruit attack, coupled with a sensual texture and balanced by a unique naturally fresh acidity.
Lingering Flavours: White peach, almond, red apple, rose and lychee.