Shichiken sparkling sake | The alternative to champagne during the holiday season
Sparking sake by the Japanese sake brewery Shichiken
Japanese sake brewery Shichiken
Sparkling Sake by Alain Ducasse
Sparkling Sake by Alain Ducasse
As the holiday season approach, the Japanese sake brewery Shichiken is, in collaboration with Belgian importer Kaori, bringing a sparkling surprise: ‘sparkling sake’. Sparkling sake has been appreciated in Japan for some time, but is still relatively unknown in our country. This refined and tempting alternative to champagne is increasingly being put on the menu by sommeliers of gastronomic restaurants and is rapidly gaining popularity. You can already find this Shichiken sake in many fine dining restaurants, but also in the Kaori webshop.
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Shichiken sparkling sake
Shichiken Brewery, with a rich history dating back to 1750, introduces sparkling sake to Belgium as an accessible and delicious discovery for sake enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Fizzy or sparkling sake offer a lush and refined experience reminiscent of champagne. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know sake in an accessible way and to enrich your festive moments with a Japanese flair. This fizzy sake is not enriched with CO2 gas, but the result of second fermentation in the bottle and disgorging: pearls of craftsmanship, made according to the méthode traditionnelle. The subtle bubbles dance gracefully in the glass, while the refined flavours of Shichiken sparkling sake enchant your taste buds.
Accessible and starting point to discover the sake world
For those new to sake, bubbly sake is an excellent starting point. With its recognisable sparkle, freshness and festive bottle, it is the perfect bridge between traditional sake and the world of sparkling wines. This makes it easier than ever to try a new and exciting drink this holiday season.
Collaboration with top chef Alain Ducasse
Top chef Alain Ducasse is also a fan, and recently developed his own sparkling sake in collaboration with the Shichiken Brewery. With his unparalleled culinary expertise, Ducasse has created a unique variant, partly matured in wooden ‘sakura’ barrels, perfectly matching his characteristic flavour profile. This culinary masterpiece embodies the harmony between East and West, confirming fizzy sake’s status as a sophisticated choice for festive occasions.
Sparkling sake is a great choice for gourmets
Not only is bubbly sake an exciting option for the general public, but it has also attracted the attention of many leading restaurants and their sommeliers. More and more fine dining establishments are embracing this sparkling treat as a great addition to their menus. After all, there is a range of different types of sparkling sake within the Shichiken range. For example, Shichiken brews its sake with the same water that Suntory uses for its famous Hakushu whisky. Fun fact: Shichiken and Suntory are within walking distance of each other. In addition, Shichiken matured one of its fizzy sakes in Suntory whiskey barrels. The collaboration resulted in “Mori no Kanade”, a premium sparkling sake with a complex aroma that puts an emphasis on maple syrup and vanilla.
About Shichiken Brewery
Shichiken Brewery has proudly presented a wide range of top quality sake for 300 years. The introduction of this sake underlines their continued commitment to innovation and excellence in the art of sake making. Shichiken is investing heavily in expanding and modernizing its production, which is necessary to keep up with market demand and to develop new products.
Shichiken sparkling sake is now available at selected liquor stores and restaurants (Crombé Wines, Rebelle, Chef Yoshi, Dim Dining, etc.) in Belgium. Enjoy the opportunity to enrich your holiday season celebrations with a touch of Japanese elegance and raise a glass to an unforgettable experience. You can find more information about it on the website of Kaori.be.
We recently wrote about another fizzy sake, Shirokimono.
Website: Shichiken Brewery and Kaori
