

Our goal for Chateau Mercian is to introduce Finesse and Elegance which are born only by Japan-original viticulture created by us. As a pioneer brand of Japanese fine wine, Chateau Mercian has already established its position in the world’s wine history. Chateau Mercian has been awarded a large number of diplomas in various international wine competitions, including International Competition of wine in Ljublijana, and was also the first Japanese wine to appear in the world-famous wine magazine ‘Wine Spectator’. With the wines produced here at Chateau Mercian, we wish that an international recognition as a producer of unique and high quality wines would be gained for Japan while the wines would be more familiar and accepted in their native market of Japan.
| 1877 | Founding of "Dai-Nihon Yamanashi Budoushu-Gaisha" the forerunner of Mercian Corporation. |
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| 1970 | "Château Mercian" was born. |
| 1976 | The cultivation of Merlot was started at Kikyogahara district. |
| 1984 | The cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon was started at Jyonohira estate. |
| 1989 | ‘Shinshu Kikyogahara Merlot 1985’ was awarded the Grand Gold Medal at the International Competition of Wine in Ljubljana 1989. |
| 1990 | The cultivation of Chardonnay was started at Hokushin district. |
| 2003 | The cultivation was started at Mariko Vineyard. |
| 2010 | Winery name was changed from Mercian Katsunuma winery to Chateau Mercian. |
| Address | 1425-1 Shimoiwasaki, Katsunuma-cho, Koshu-shi, Yamanashi 409-1313 Japan >> Map |
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| Tel | +81 (0)553 44 1011 |
| Fax | +81 (0)553 44 0428 |
| yamaguchi-d@mercian.co.jp | |
| URL | http://www.mercian.co.jp/e/index.html |
| Name of Owner | Toru Suzuki |
| Winemaker | Kosei Ajimura |
| Vineyards | Owned: 22ha Under Contract: not disclosed |
| Annual Production | Not disclosed |
| Grape Varieties | Whites: Koshu, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling |
| Reds: Muscat Bailey A, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah | |
| Importer | New Latitude Wine Tel: +44 (0)20 7731 0308 |
Kosei Ajimura