Mercian Corporation will release “Nihon no Awa Nouveau 2026,” “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Koshu 2026,” and “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A 2026” nationwide from Tuesday, November 3.
News of this year’s Japanese wine nouveau releases has already arrived.
About Château Mercian’s Nouveau Wines
Château Mercian’s nouveau wines are characterized by fresh, fruity flavors.
That style has been well received, with sales volume reportedly rising by about 30% year on year.
In response, the company will again release the sparkling nouveau “Nihon no Awa Nouveau 2026,” along with “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Koshu 2026” and “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A 2026.”
About the New Wines
The characteristics of Château Mercian’s nouveau wines are as follows.
Features of “Nihon no Awa Nouveau 2026”
・A sparkling wine made with 100% Japanese grapes (Koshu and Chardonnay), offering refreshing citrus aromas, rich fruit flavor, and fine, pleasant bubbles.
Features of “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Koshu 2026”
・A white wine made with Yamanashi-grown Koshu, with citrus and other fruit aromas spreading across the palate together with lively acidity.
Features of “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A 2026”
・A red wine made with Yamanashi-grown Muscat Bailey A, featuring bright red-fruit aromas, moderate acidity and tannins.
All three wines are made at the Katsunuma Winery using 100% Japanese grapes harvested in 2026.
Why not enjoy them when they become available?
Reference
— Details —
1. Product name / color / alcohol content
① “Nihon no Awa Nouveau 2026” / white
② “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Koshu 2026” / white
③ “Château Mercian Japan Nouveau Yamanashi Muscat Bailey A 2026” / red
2. Volume / container: ① 720ml / bottle; ②③ 750ml / bottle
3. Category: Fruit wine
4. Release date: Tuesday, November 3 *Limited quantities
5. Sales area: Nationwide
6. Price: Open price