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Collaboration with That Famous Lafite! <Suntory Japan Premium Duo d'Amis Special Assemblage 2017> to Be Released on Tuesday, September 7!

A remarkable Japanese wine that generated buzz when its release date was announced in early August.

That wine is <Suntory Japan Premium Duo d'Amis Special Assemblage 2017>, which will be released nationwide in limited quantities on Tuesday, September 7.

A special Japanese wine crafted by Suntory Wine International Limited.

Let us introduce what kind of wine it is.

A Collaboration with That Prestigious Winery!

The company develops three series: "Tomi no Oka Winery," "Shiojiri Winery," and "Japan Premium."

It is a prestigious producer that creates many of Japan's representative wines, winning numerous awards at domestic and international competitions.

The upcoming release, <Suntory Japan Premium Duo d'Amis Special Assemblage 2017>, is a bottle crafted by the company aiming to explore new possibilities for Japanese wine.

Remarkably, it is a wine blended jointly with the winemakers of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite).

This wine is crafted through an approach that is surprising not only for Japanese wine fans, but also for French wine enthusiasts.

Without a doubt, it is a highly coveted item.

A Wine Meaning "Duet"

This series began in 2011, and this release marks the 5th vintage in the series.

In the first place, the product name "Duo d'Amis" means "duet of friendship" in French, expressing that it is a wine born from the bond between the two companies.

Incidentally, two doves, symbols of peace and fraternity, are featured in the center of the wine label, which reportedly represents the bond between both companies.

The newly released, limited-quantity "Special Assemblage 2017" is surely bound to be something even more special.

A Bottle Packed with the Charm of Japanese Wine!

<Suntory Japan Premium Duo d'Amis Special Assemblage 2017> is characterized by aromas of red fruits like cherries, followed by blackberry and black pepper notes.

On the palate, following a gentle, rounded fruitiness, fine tannins supported by acidity and oak aromas can be perceived, with a faint, sweet cotton candy-like scent lingering at the end.

It is medium-bodied with an alcohol content of 12.5%.

Delicate yet possessing depth, complexity, and dimension, it can truly be said to reach the pinnacle of taste for Japanese wine.

Enjoy the True Caliber of Japanese Wine!

A Japanese wine created in collaboration with the winery group that holds the estate of "Château Lafite Rothschild," often cited as premier among the First Growths in Bordeaux's Médoc region.

Has there ever been such a luxurious wine before?

If you want to experience the true potential of Japanese wine, you simply must drink <Suntory Japan Premium Duo d'Amis Special Assemblage 2017>.

For any wine fan, it is a bottle that is an absolute must-try.

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