Sake Chartier Daiginjo Blend 002 2018 50 cl - Tanaka

Tanaka

Format: 50 cl

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Technical information
Producer Tanaka
Type Sake
Aromatic profile Fruity, floral, delicate, umami
Ingredients Rice, water, koji
Format 50 cl
Gradation 17.0%
Filtration Filtered and pasteurized
Variety Sake rice
Color Transparent, slightly straw yellow
Consumption Serve cold or at room temperature
The Sake Chartier Daiginjo Blend 002 2018, produced by the renowned Tanaka winery, represents an excellence in the world of Japanese sake. Coming from the Niigata region, famous for its pure waters and ideal climate, this sake is made from a careful selection of premium rice, refined with traditional methods that involve polishing the grain to a very high degree to enhance its purity and delicacy.

The term Daiginjo indeed indicates a superior quality level, characterized by precise fermentation and meticulous attention during every stage of production. In the glass, it opens with refined and complex aromas, where floral scents and fruity hints merge, with an elegant note of bright rice. The taste is balanced, smooth and clean, with a pleasant freshness that makes the drinking experience harmonious and persistent.

This sake pairs magnificently with sushi, sashimi, or delicate fish-based dishes, but it also proves surprising with light appetizers or seafood, thanks to its versatility and the distinctive character of Japanese tradition.
Producer

Tanaka

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Tanaka.

Tanaka (Tanaka Shuzoten, brand TANAKA 1789) is a Japanese sake producer based in Miyagi Prefecture; since 2018 it has collaborated with sommelier and harmony creator François Chartier on the 'TANAKA 1789 x CHARTIER' project for a line of artisanal, vintage sake blends.
Sake (nihonshu)

Raw materials

Rice: Miyama nishiki (美山錦), Yamada Nishiki (山田錦), Kura no hana, Gin no iroha (mentioned in blend descriptions) Local water (spring) used for production Koji: use of different koji types (tsuki-haze and so-haze mentioned for some labels) Yeasts: strains cited include Kyokai No.7, Miyagi B3 and Kyokai No.1801 Key production practices mentioned: various rice polishing ratios, low/high temperature fermentations depending on the blend, single low-temperature pasteurization (nama-zume/生詰 indicated for some labels) and aging in tanks

Representative products

Sake Chartier Blend 001 2018 50 cl - Tanaka Sake Chartier Daiginjo Blend 002 2018 50 cl - Tanaka Sake Chartier Pavillon Blend 001 2019 50 cl - Tanaka

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage