Champagne Salon 2013
Only you, JAL's First Class passengers, can enjoy the privilege of savoring the highest quality Champagne "Salon" in the stratosphere. Since its very first vintage released in 1921, Champagne "Salon" has been produced from a white grape varietal, Chardonnay, only in the greatest harvest years in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
Salon's trademarks are the harmony of highly condensed, yet clear saltiness and acidity, along with a tight, strong body. In its gaiety and long, expansive afternote, Salon offers perennial, unsurpassed quality that has earned the House its eminence.
- Limited only for outbound flights from Japan
Champagne Billecart Salmon Cuvée Louis Salmon 2012
Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from white grapes by the world-renowned maison Billecart Salmon, known for its top-quality Champagne. Aromas of vibrant, refreshing lemons and yeasty nuances reminiscent of brioche. Savor this 2012 selection's finely textured, creamy mouthfeel, fresh acidity and elegant balanced flavor that leaves a lasting impression with its complex finish.
- Limited only for inbound flights to Japan
98 WINEs KOKU Koshu 2022
98 WINEs, currently the most talked-about producer in Yamanashi, is committed to crafting wines with a natural and deeply penetrating essence, focusing on the indigenous Japanese grape varieties "Koshu" and "Muscat Bailey A." Sense the aromas evoking pear and white peach. KOKU Koshu's fresh acidity and pleasant bitterness form an exquisite balance with Umami, showcasing the best qualities of Koshu while maintaining a sophisticated demeanor.
(Koshu)
Chateau Lagrange 2017
Chateau Lagrange, located in Saint Julien, Bordeaux is a renowned winery even among its prestigious 3rd growth peers. Since 1983, when Suntory joined the ranks of management, its reputation has been further augmented. This claret has a sophisticated aroma that evokes cassis, mulch and licorice. Now at a gorgeous stage in its maturity, you can fully appreciate the flavors of gaiety alongside ripeness. This is a full-bodied Bordeaux, in which a complex afternote, smooth palate and elegant tannins are creating a beautiful harmony.
(Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Others)
Japanese Wine Craftspeople
Here is an introduction to a couple of wines made by Japanese overseas.
Ch.igai Takaha "SONO" Pinot Noir 2022
This is the flagship wine of Chateau Igai Takaha, a winery named after the owner's family crest. It was made the owner's wife, Miyoko Sugimoto, in mind. SONO is from a nickname for his wife's maiden name, Sonoda.
"SONO's" sumptuous fruitiness and fresh, crisp acidity join to create a juicy, bounteous palate. The well-integrated tannins envelop your tastebuds through to the gorgeous berry afternote.