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Mercian Wins Gold Medals at the "46th Challenge International du Vin 2022"!

At the "46th Challenge International du Vin 2022," "Mercian Wines Bordeaux 2020" and "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" won Gold medals.

This wine competition is a historic competition held in the Bordeaux region of France.

Let us take a closer look at the details.

About "Challenge International du Vin 2022"

"Challenge International du Vin 2022" is a wine competition held in the Bordeaux region of France.

A historic international wine competition held since 1976, this 46th edition took place on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, 2022.

There were 3,179 wines entered into the competition.

Evaluations were conducted by approximately 530 wine professionals and enthusiasts.

About the Award-Winning Wines

"Mercian Wines Bordeaux 2020" and "Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" both received Gold medals at the "Challenge International du Vin 2022."

"Mercian Wines Bordeaux 2020" is a new-style Bordeaux wine characterized by pure fruit aromas dominated by Malbec, which is rare for Bordeaux.

"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" is crafted by fermenting Chardonnay plot by plot from the Hokushin district along the Chikuma River basin in northern Nagano Prefecture, followed by a well-balanced assemblage.

With the clay soils of the left bank imparting tropical brilliance and the gravelly soils of the right bank lending fresh acidity and power, it is a well-balanced wine with complex flavors combining minerality with tropical vibrancy.

Let's Support Japanese Wine!

"Mercian Wines Bordeaux 2020" is a new-style Bordeaux wine born from the united efforts of producers in Japan and France.

"Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay 2019" is a wonderful white wine that pursues the potential of Japanese wine.

Once again this year, wines of Japan have earned global acclaim.

Be sure to continue supporting the wines produced in Japan going forward.

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https://www.kirin.co.jp/

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