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Tanaka Tokubetsu Junmaishu Tanaka 1789 x Chartier #001 (V.2019)16.5% 500ml
A first in the world of sake, this inaugural blend “crafted for food” by Chartier awakens the taste buds with a unique natural fresh acidity reminiscent of the elegance and verticality of the best white wines of the world. Chartier has “crafted for food” a unique 2018 vintage Blend 001 by finding the best harmony between Tanaka’s new Chartier-style sakes. The resulting aromatic sake explodes into a symphony of flavors from the first sip.Tanaka 1789 X Chartier are sakes with long bottle-aging potential. Acidity, texture, umami: all will slowly continue to evolve into nutty and sotolon-subtle aromas.
Rice: Kuro no Hana & Miyamanishiki
Yeast: No.7, No.6, Miyagi B3
Chartier has “crafted for food” a unique 2018 vintage Blend 001 by finding the best harmony between Tanaka’s new Chartier-style sakes. The resulting aromatic sake explodes into a symphony of flavors from the first sip.The Tanaka 1789 x Chartier sake project received the Silver Medal at the London Sake Challenge for their first-ever handcrafted luxury sake “Blend 001 – 2018 Junmai Nama Zume sake”. Organized by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA), the London Sake Challenge is Europe’s oldest sake contest and one of the most prestigious sake competitions globally. Established in 2012, it pioneered a new style of beverage competition in Europe: the first to focus exclusively on sake.
Singapore’s Master Sommelier Joshua Kalinan Praises Blend 001
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>>Tanaka 1789 X Chartier Awarded The Silver Medal At The 2020 London Sake Challenge -
$188.00Tanaka 1789 X 001 Pavillon 500ml
Bottling Date: VINTAGE 2019
Pavillon is the second label of our Blend 001. Inspired by the pavillon located adjacent to our kura, it is a blend of Tanaka’ s handcrafted sakes using the same philosophy and care as our agship Blend 001.
Pavillon of Blend 001 is wilder, full-bodied, with a mouth- filling texture in the mouth and made to be enjoyed younger. It is our “hommage” to the second wine of Bordeaux’s top grand cru.
DOMINANT AROMA: Mango, almonds milk, buttery
MOUTHFEEL: Full-bodied, but also rounder, softer and enveloping then the Blend 001.
LINGERING FLAVORS: Peach, coco milk, anis notes.
Recommendation pairing with beurre blanc salmon, mushrooms chicken and soft cheeses plate, without forting all Asian style dish.
Rice: Kura-no-hana, Miyama Nishiki, Gin no iroha
Origin MIYAGI 宮城 Alcohol 16% Polishing 50% & 60% SMV – Size 500ml Bottling Date: VINTAGE 2019
