At the "International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2022" held in London, United Kingdom, "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" achieved the highest score among Japanese wines.
Furthermore, a total of three wines won Silver medals, together with "Château Mercian Fuefuki Koshu Gris de Gris 2020" and "Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu 2020."
Let us take a closer look at the details.
What is the "International Wine Challenge"?
The "International Wine Challenge" is a wine and sake competition held since 1984.
It is widely recognized as one of the world's largest competitions, steeped in history and prestige.
The judging is conducted through a "blind tasting" method, in which wine labels are concealed during evaluation.
Scores and awards are determined through rigorous, multi-stage selection processes by authoritative judges.
About "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019"
The "International Wine Challenge 2022" was held this year.
As mentioned at the beginning, "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" won a Silver medal, earning the highest score among Japanese wines.
"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" is a well-balanced, complex wine that combines a mineral-driven flavor with tropical flamboyance.
Chardonnay from the Hokushin district in the Chikuma River basin in northern Nagano Prefecture is fermented by plot and blended in exquisite balance.
It is said that the clayey left bank imparts tropical gorgeousness, while the gravelly right bank contributes fresh acidity and power.
Keep an Eye on Château Mercian's Continued Breakthrough!
At the "International Wine Challenge 2022," numerous wines from the same winery received awards in addition to "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019."
Château Mercian is a front-runner in Japanese wine, crafting world-recognized wines.
Let us continue to look forward to their future strides.
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Overview of the Awards
◆ Competition Name: "International Wine Challenge 2022"
◆ Judging Venue: London, United Kingdom
◆ Judging Period: Monday, April 11 – Saturday, April 23, 2022
◆ Results Announcement: Thursday, May 12, 2022
◆ Award-winning Wines
3 wines
・"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" (White)
・"Château Mercian Fuefuki Koshu Gris de Gris 2020" (White)
・"Château Mercian Iwasaki Koshu 2020" (White)
3 wines
・"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2020" (White)
・"Château Mercian Tamamorokoshu Kiiroka 2020" (White)
・"Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A 2018" (Red)
6 wines
・"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay Unwooded 2019" (White)
・"Château Mercian Niitsuru Chardonnay 2020" (White)
・"Château Mercian Mariko Chardonnay 2020" (White)
・"Château Mercian Nagano Merlot 2018" (Red)
・"Mercian Wines Blends Perfect Blend Red" (Red)
・"Mercian Wines Bordeaux 2020" (Red)