Chikuha Junmai Shu
竹葉 純米酒Chikuha — Kazuma Shuzo, Ishikawa
Made with contract-grown rice from Noto, this junmai sake brings out the savory richness of rice and a crisp, clean finish.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15–16%
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The description stresses rice umami, fullness and a crisp finish, consistent with a 60% polished junmai. This points to restrained aroma, a rich body and only moderate sweetness, placing it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
This junmai sake is made with Gohyakumangoku (a sake rice variety) grown in Noto. It has a pleasant mouthfeel, with the firm umami and rounded body of rice, and a crisp, clean finish on the aftertaste. It is recommended for sake enthusiasts who want to savor a robust rice umami. It is well suited as a food sake and pairs nicely with meat dishes and other rich cuisine.
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