Tatenokawa Kyokugen Junmai Daiginjo

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Tasting Notes

An ultra-premium expression that achieves a flawless balance of pristine clarity, rich depth, and delightful rice flavor. Upon tasting, a profound umami gently expands across the palate, resolving into an exquisitely round and lingering finish. Take your time to savor its extraordinary elegance. It is highly recommended to pair with delicate kaiseki dishes and other fine-dining dishes. For a truly unique and sophisticated culinary experience, try pairing it with selected beans, Kyoto tofu, or even a variety of cheeses and dried gourmet foods.

Specifications

Region: Yamagata Prefecture
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 8%
ABV: 15%
Size: 720ml

Overview

Living up to its name "Kyokugen," which translates to "Extreme" or "Limit," this masterpiece pushes the boundaries of traditional sake brewing. Crafted by the esteemed Tatenokawa Brewery, a historic Yamagata producer dedicated exclusively to Junmai Daiginjo. This sake undergoes a painstakingly slow polishing process. The premium Yamada Nishiki rice grains are milled down to a mere 8% of their original size (approximately 2mm in diameter) to remove all impurities and fats. The result is a luxurious sake of unmatched purity and profound depth, offering collectors and connoisseurs an unforgettable tasting experience.

About the Brewery

Tatenokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.

楯の川酒造株式会社

Founded in Sakata in 1832, Tatenokawa began sake brewing in 1854 and has focused on junmai daiginjo since 2010.

Founded

1832

Location

Sakata, Yamagata, Japan

Brewing philosophy

It seeks sake as close to pure as possible from rice, koji, yeast and water, sourcing from known growers, milling in-house and concentrating on a single premium category to improve quality.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

• sacred spring
• shield crest
• pure rice daiginjo

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

Polished and transparent, retaining rice sweetness and umami inside a clean, easy-to-read junmai-daiginjo frame.

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.