{"product_id":"noguchi-naohiko-institute-classic-edition-yamahai-japon","title":"Noguchi Naohiko Institute - Classic Edition Yamahai - 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake comes from Komatsu, in Ishikawa Prefecture, in western Japan, on the Sea of Japan coast. The brewery is nestled in greenery, in the hills above the town, at the foot of the sacred Mount Hakusan, whose pure waters are used for brewing. The rices, Aiyama and Yamada Nishiki, come from Hyogo Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made with 69% Aiyama and 31% Yamada Nishiki, polished until only 55% of the grain remains. The rice is washed, soaked and then steamed, and part of it is used to grow the koji. The yeast starter follows the traditional yamahai method, then fermentation takes place at low temperature. The sake is filtered without activated charcoal and is undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sake reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eanise\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efennel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eflour\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecereals\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecooked rice\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet is translucent and clean, carried by real freshness. The palate is balanced without being too powerful, with a marked umami and a fairly long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":59628710297948,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2 bottles (720ml)","offer_id":59628710330716,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/2018Yamahai_aiyama_720-scaled-e1625422667729.jpg?v=1792761373","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-ie\/products\/noguchi-naohiko-institute-classic-edition-yamahai-japon","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}