Born Junmai Daiginjo Sake "Chogin" - NV (720 ml)

93 points Robert Parker

The medium-sweet NV Born Chogin Junmai Daiginjo shows opulent fruity notes together with a hint of pine nut, fresh almond and spices from its five-year-aging at 10 degrees Celsius in the cellar. It provides superb mouthfeel and is super fruity on the palate. So sexy and seductive! Seimaibuai: 20%. Rice: Yamada Nishiki. Alcohol: 16%. Tasted August 2018.

Brewer's Notes:

Originally operating as a money exchange business and very deeply involved in the affairs of the community, in 1860 the village headman and founder became involved in sake brewing. For eleven generations, they have carried the Kichibee name, and in 1866 registered the name as a trademark. In Sanskrit, "Born" is translated roughly as purity/striking truth, and represents the brewery's strong belief in second changes and karmic rewards for hard work. In the beginning of the Showa era, the emperor used Born sake for Japan's ceremonies, festivals, and guests as Japan's representative brand.

Chogen is the ultimate Junmai Daiginjo sake made from 100% contract-grown Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture's Special Area A, handmade with 20% milling, and aged at -10 ° C for 5 years. The wonderful aroma and deep taste are truly impressive, and are the gems of sake that represent Japanese sake culture.