Juyondai Chotokusen

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Tasting Notes

Juyondai Chotokusen, crafted by Takagi Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, is a Junmai Daiginjo that exudes a rich bouquet of melon and green apple aromas. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, with flavors reminiscent of ripe fruits and a subtle rice undertone. The mouthfeel is smooth and refined, leading to a clean and lingering finish.

Juyondai Chotokusen showcases the pinnacle of sake craftsmanship, offering a luxurious experience for connoisseurs seeking depth and elegance in their sake selection.

Specifications

Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Hyogo Prefecture's Special A district Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 35%
ABV: 16%

Overview

Food Pairings: This rare sake pairs wonderfully with delicate dishes such as sashimi, steamed white fish, or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes. Its balanced profile also complements creamy cheeses and light appetizers.

Serving Recommendation: Best enjoyed slightly chilled, around 10–15°C, to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and elegant flavors.

About the Brewery

Takagi Shuzo Co., Ltd.

高木酒造株式会社

Founded in 1615 in Murayama, Yamagata, Takagi Shuzo is the home of Juyondai and Asahitaka. Juyondai's modern chapter began in 1994 under fifteenth-generation brewer Akitsuna Takagi. Its richly expressive style helped shape a new era of aromatic, umami-rich sake and made it one of Japan's most sought-after labels.

Founded

1615

Location

Murayama, Yamagata, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Using Sakurashimizu water from Mount Hayama, Takagi Shuzo brings the precision of daiginjo brewing and rigorous quality control to its sake. Careful observation of fermentation and hands-on koji-making support its pursuit of rice flavor, depth and balance. The brewery has also developed distinctive sake rice varieties, including Sakemirai, Ryu no Otoshigo and Ushuhomare.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• Aromatic richness
• Silky texture
• Layered rice umami

A crown jewel of Japanese sake. To SAKEZEN, Juyondai represents the regal side of sake: expressive fruit, graceful sweetness, and layered rice umami carried by a remarkably silky texture. Its signature is generosity with precision, making it a compelling benchmark for the modern aromatic style.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.