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Grace Koshu 2024

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Grace Koshu 2024 is a white wine from Katsunuma, Yamanashi, Japan, made from Koshu. In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, the quality is “Very good” and the readiness for drinking is “Can drink, with potential”.

Producer
GRACE WINE
Region
Katsunuma (勝沼) · Japan
Vintage
2024
Grapes
Koshu
Japan: map with a pin on Katsunuma (勝沼)Katsunuma (勝沼) and its surroundings: map with a pin
Katsunuma (勝沼) · JapanMap: Maison Apéro, based on Natural Earth (public domain)

About Grace Koshu 2024

What grapes is Grace Koshu 2024 made from?

Grace Koshu 2024 is made from Koshu.

Where does Grace Koshu 2024 come from?

Grace Koshu 2024 comes from Katsunuma, Yamanashi, Japan. It is made by GRACE WINE.

How does Grace Koshu 2024 taste?

In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, Grace Koshu 2024 is recorded with these levels — Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: High; Alcohol: Medium; Body: Medium−; Flavour intensity: Medium; Finish: Medium+. Aromas: Citrus fruit, Green fruit, Stone fruit, Floral, Mineral, Spice, Yeast / lees.

When should you drink Grace Koshu 2024?

In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, the readiness for drinking of Grace Koshu 2024 is “Can drink, with potential”.

Grace Koshu, made by Chuo Budoshu (Grace Wine) in Yamanashi, is a signature white wine that has helped introduce Japan’s native Koshu grape to the world. Selected grapes from estate-managed vineyards and contracted growers, including higher-altitude sites in Katsunuma, undergo low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel to express the variety’s clear acidity, delicate aromas and crisp mineral character.

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Sources

Katsunuma (勝沼), Japan. Katsunuma: basin sunshine and diurnal range: A mountain-ringed basin, Alluvial-fan slopes and diurnal range, Humid summer and harvest timing → Vineyards
Katsunuma (勝沼) · JapanDiagram: Maison Apéro Sources: Grace Wine — Winery · Koshu of Japan

Sensory & terroir profile

6-Axis Radar

Acidity High Tannin Not measured Body Medium− Alcohol Medium Flavourintensity Medium Finish Medium+

Tannin is not part of the evaluation of a white wine, so this axis is empty.

3-Tier Aromas

● Primary (Varietal, Fruit & Flora):
Citrus fruitGreen fruitStone fruitFloralMineralSpice
● Secondary (Vinification, Yeast & Oak):
Yeast / lees

Climate & Landscape

Kofu basin and Koshu City: rainfall and elevation: Kofu basin about 1,000 mm; Fuji Five Lakes and Fuji River basin (rainy districts) a little more than twice that; Shinonome (northern Katsunuma) 300–400 m; Yamato 450–500 m

The bars compare annual rainfall; the coloured bands show the elevation range of each district.

  • Kofu basin: about 1,000 mm
  • Fuji Five Lakes and Fuji River basin (rainy districts): a little more than twice that
  • Shinonome (northern Katsunuma): 300–400 m (Mostly flat vineyards)
  • Yamato: 450–500 m (V-shaped valley with gentle slopes)
  • Sunshine and diurnal range — Around Katsunuma, long hours of sunshine and a wide diurnal range are conditions that suit grape growing.

Sources

Katsunuma: basin sunshine and diurnal range: A mountain-ringed basin, Alluvial-fan slopes and diurnal range, Humid summer and harvest timing → Vineyards

On the eastern rim of the Kōfu Basin, Katsunuma’s fan slopes combine long sunshine, a wide diurnal range and a humid summer that shapes Koshu.

  • A mountain-ringed basin

    Katsunuma sits on the eastern edge of the Kōfu Basin. Ringed by mountains, the basin is known for long sunshine hours and comparatively low rainfall for Japan.

  • Alluvial-fan slopes and diurnal range

    Vineyards on alluvial-fan slopes see warm days and cool nights; the diurnal range keeps Koshu’s acidity and delicate aromatics.

  • Humid summer and harvest timing

    The rainy season and typhoons bring humidity; canopy work and harvest timing are part of Katsunuma’s terroir.

Sources: Grace Wine — Winery · Koshu of Japan

Tasting review

From the review saved in Maison Apéro for this wine and vintage.

Structured tasting profile

How to read this profile: each attribute is recorded as one level on a fixed scale, for example Acidity: Low · Medium− · Medium · Medium+ · High. Attributes without a saved level are left out; nothing is estimated.

Clarity
Clear
Intensity
Pale
Color
Lemon-green
Aroma intensity
Medium
Development
Youthful
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Alcohol
Medium
Body
Medium−
Flavour intensity
Medium
Finish
Medium+
Quality
Very good
Readiness for drinking
Can drink, with potential
Primary

Citrus fruit, Green fruit, Stone fruit, Floral, Mineral, Spice

Secondary

Yeast / lees

Quality markers

✓ Balance, ✓ Length, ✓ Complexity

Up to 8 aromas across all three categories, with a target of 4–5 palate flavours. Only supported descriptors are listed; absences do not count as aromas. Red check counts are not scores.

Expert commentary

Fresh green apple and sudachi citrus aromas harmonize with white pepper and flinty mineral notes. Sharp acidity and a light body create a refreshing impression that carries into a clean finish.

Serving and ageing guide

Very good quality, with keen acidity and pure fruit in harmony. Medium-intensity aromas are delicate and clean; medium flavour intensity maintains the same restrained character. White pepper and mineral notes add complexity, leading to a medium-plus finish with pleasing tension. Enjoyable now for its freshness, the wine also has ageing potential: a further 3–5 years in bottle may bring more depth and roundness. Serve at 8–10°C; decanting is unnecessary. Delicate Japanese dishes such as salt-grilled ayu, kombu-cured white fish and mountain-vegetable tempura make excellent pairings.

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Maison Apéro uses a multi-stage validation process. This tasting review is data-driven reference information created from wine information and analytical signals. Actual aromas, flavours and condition may vary by bottle, storage, service and individual perception, so it is not a definitive assessment.

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