On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Château Mercian will launch the new “Château Mercian Nagano Chardonnay 2024.”
“Château Mercian Nagano Merlot 2023” will also be renewed.
Here are the details.
About “Château Mercian Nagano Chardonnay 2024”
The two wines Château Mercian is releasing this time are made exclusively from carefully selected grapes grown in Nagano Prefecture, a wine-producing region that is highly regarded internationally, and are confident expressions that pursue flavors possible only through Japan’s terroir.
“Château Mercian Nagano Chardonnay 2024” is said to be a full-bodied wine in which rich fruit character and pleasant acidity are in harmony.
This white wine offers generous aromas and fruit flavors reminiscent of tropical fruit such as pineapple, balanced by refreshing acidity. It is characterized by an elegant, smooth texture, moderate minerality, and rich depth.
About “Château Mercian Nagano Merlot 2023”
“Château Mercian Nagano Merlot 2023,” made from Merlot grapes grown in Nagano Prefecture, will be released in a renewed version.
It is described as an elegant red wine in which concentrated black-fruit notes reminiscent of cassis and plum, pleasant tannins, and floral aromas like violets are harmoniously integrated. Although it has firm tannins, the ripe fruit character of Merlot and its elegant flavor are well balanced, creating a refined and harmonious expression typical of Japanese Merlot.
Why not check them out on this occasion?
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