Domaine Kuheiji

Banjo Jozo

Kamoshibito Kuheiji Human Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2021

A case for decanting saké? Too rich for my blood when first opened, but it became far more elegant after a week opened in the fridge. Very fruity and sweet at the start, but it became more nuanced with air. By the last few pours it reminded me a little of a savoury Sauv Blanc almost, though with far less acidity. Not bad. — a month ago

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I’ve been surprised a number of times by tasting sake a day or two and even longer.

Domaine Kuheiji

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018

Aroma includes vanilla, citrus. Taste is also same. A bit creamy. Acidic and minerally. Slightly bitter. 8.95 2018 @300/G(1700x0.9), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago

Domaine Kuheiji

Kurodasho Tako Yamadanishik Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2019

2020. Monryu. Super pure and clean, not too much sweet. Superb! — 3 years ago

Kuheiji

Eau du Désir Junmai Daiginjo 2022

JKT
9.0

Vintage sake! Didn’t take notes now can’t recall, just that it was note worthy. — 3 months ago

Kuheiji

Savigny-Lès-Beaune Pinot Noir 2018

Forest, parsley and fresh aroma. Water like. Plum and berry. Tannic and acidic @1870(2200x085), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago

Kuheiji

Les Valozières Aloxe Corton Pinot Noir 2018

Fresh herb aroma. Sweet, sour, juicy, plum. Spicy. Tannic. Wait for hours or years. 2018 @300/G(2500x0.9), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago

Banjou Jouzou Co.

Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Ginjo

Sake for new year!! — 3 years ago

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Kamoshibito Kuheiji

Sauvage Junmai Daiginjo 2022

Floral, herbal, pair with sashimi — 3 months ago

Kuheiji

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2018

Finally tried Kuheiji’s Burgundy project (NB: their efforts in France yielded one of my most memorable sakés in 2019 - the Camargue; notes on Delectable). This was quite the changeling - started off reductive with a red-fruited palate, light airy touch, juicy acidity, and no noticeable oak. Combined with the hint of fruit sweetness in the back end, I just shot straight for Beaujolais in my blinded guess. Should have waited as my mistake became quite apparent over dinner. With air, the wine took on a darker/black fruit profile and showed obvious signs of oak treatment, though well-integrated. It was all blackcurrants, plums, raspberries, cinnamon, dark chocolate, cedar, and a hint of earthiness/minerality (appellation?). The palate remained airy and juicy, with that fruit sweetness in the finish perhaps indicative of the warm vintage. I enjoyed this as it had energy, though DC found the wine a little too oaky for his liking and KK noted some bottle variation with this being a weaker pull. — 3 years ago

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Kuheiji

Eau du Désir Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Sake 2019

Great way to start the year. Pure and energetic! Not as "raw" as the last time I had this, but still as effervescent. Fruit swept aromas followed by a sweet front palate and a kick of refreshing citrussy acidity to finish. So delicious! — 3 years ago

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