Beau Michelle Junmai Sake, 9% - 500 ml

The origins of Tomono Shuzo date back to “Tomono Shoten”, a rice wholesaler founded in 1889 in the Saku region of Shinshu. This deep expertise in selecting the finest rice paved the way for the launch of their sake production in 1901, weaving a rich history spanning more than 120 years.
Driven by the conviction that “true local sake must be brewed with locally grown rice”, they use crystal-clear spring water from the Yatsugatake mountain range. Their selection is strictly limited to two premium sake rice varieties from Nagano Prefecture: “Miyama Nishiki” and “Hitogocochi”. To treat every grain with the utmost care, all rice intended for their Junmai-grade sake and above is meticulously hand-washed in small 10 kg batches, ensuring that the full potential of the raw ingredients is realised.
This pursuit of quality continues long after the brewing process has ended. To ensure that the sake is at its peak when it reaches the customer, freshly pressed sake is immediately bottled and undergoes “Binkan-Hiire” (bottle pasteurisation), followed by rapid cooling. By adhering to this method, they capture a youthful, fresh flavour and liveliness that stand apart from traditional tank storage.
Their aim is not to achieve a flashy or loud character, but a natural taste that gently accompanies everyday meals and remains enjoyable glass after glass. From the traditionally crafted “Sawanohana” to the contemporary and inspired “Beau Michelle”, Tomono Shuzo offers authentic local sake with a gentle yet assertive soul — a true reflection of the Shinshu Saku landscape, faithful to its philosophy: “To send from Saku a sake that touches and resonates in the heart.”