5 recommended white wines in the 3,000 yen range : carefully selected by sommeliers for home drinking and gifts
A white wine that pairs well with Japanese cuisine and fish, which are popular among Japanese people.
You want to choose a delicious and favorite wine to go with your daily cooking.
So, here are some recommended wines for drinking at home or as gifts! [ White wines in the 3,000 yen range] selected by Yuta Okada of Lucia's wine sommelier.
We'll introduce 5 recommended white wines for when you want to drink something a little more luxurious than usual tonight!
If you want to know about recommended red wines , check out this article.
5 recommended white wines in the 3,000 yen range : carefully selected by sommeliers for home drinking and gifts
There are many wine options in the 3,000 yen range, so you can choose a white wine that will make you feel a little luxurious depending on the occasion and meal!
① 2016 Damien Cocret Beaujolais Villages Blanc
Country of Origin: France
Reference price: 3,865 yen
Made from 100% Chardonnay, this is a lively white wine with citrus freshness.
A dry white wine with a soft, moderate acidity.
It has a rich fruity aroma reminiscent of lychee and white peach.
A rare white wine from the Beaujolais region of France.
The father of producer Damien is Georges Descombes, who produces the popular Beaujolais Nouveau.
He also produces natural vins, and his son Damien is also committed to natural produce.
②Marlborough Home Block Sauvignon Blanc Kimura Cellars
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Reference price: 3,450 yen
Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes grown in our own organically certified vineyards.
A well-balanced taste with fragrant, fresh acidity and powerful fruit flavor.
It is a wine with a rich taste and a long aftertaste.
It is made by Mr. Kimura, a Japanese winemaker active in New Zealand. It won a gold medal at the International Wine Challenge , the world's largest wine competition, which is awarded to only the top few percent of winemakers.
The cherry blossom design on the label is perfect for the upcoming spring season!
③Natural Wine Hydrophobia 2020 Le Debbie D'ivres
Country of Origin: France
Reference price: 3,842 yen
The label is impressive! This popular natural wine has a rich, full-bodied flavor with a well-balanced acidity. It has an appetizing spice and citrus aroma. A light golden white wine with a slight haze.
This wine has a designed label that expresses the "scream from within" of producer Luc, who said, "I want you to pair this wine with your meal instead of water. If you don't, Munch will scream in shock!"
④Don Labsolu Saint-Poursan [2020] Terre de Roi
Country of Origin: France
Reference price: 3,300 yen
It is recommended as a white wine to drink with meals.
The acidity lingers for a long time, giving the finish a beautiful finish.
Wine from the Auvergne region of France, known as a producer of highly niche wines.
This area is famous for the natural mineral water "Evian."
This producer strives to create wines that are in harmony with nature.
⑤Chateau Mercian Mariko Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc [2019]
Production area: Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Reference price: 3,850 yen
It has a bright yellow colour and a rich aroma of citrus and passion fruit.
It has a moderate acidity and minerality.
100% grapes are used from Mariko Vineyard in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
It is the only Japanese winery to be selected for the second consecutive year at the World's Best Vineyards 2021.
Recommended white wines for home drinking or as gifts in the 3,000 yen range
We have introduced some recommended white wines carefully selected by Lucia's Sommelier.
Find your favorite white wine and enjoy your home wine life even more.
This white wine is sure to make a great gift , so be sure to check it out!
Lucia's wine goods, which can be used as a substitute for a decanter , are recommended for drinking at home or as gifts.