Heavensake Junmai Daiginjo Orange Label Sake Regis Camus X Urakasumi [720 mL]
(Japan)

About the Brewery:
Founded in 1724 in Shiogama, Urakasumi embodies the harmony between land and sea, tradition and innovation. Led by Saura-san, one of Japan's most iconic sake masters, the brewery is famed for its sacred sake brewed for the Shiogama Shrine and its signature Kyokai No. 12 yeast. Through centuries of change, Urakasumi has remained true to its philosophy: honor the past, never fear the future.

About this Sake:
Heavensake was born in 2016, when French Cellar Master Régis Camus discovered sake's untapped potential — not as tradition frozen in time, but as liquid poetry waiting to be composed. Applying Champagne's art of assemblage to Japan's ancient craft, Label Orange layers multiple expressions of Urakasumi sake to unlock flavors that existed in potential but never in unison.

This sake carries an undercurrent of umami that grounds every sip. As you settle into that earthiness, tropical fruit emerges: hints of mango, lychee, a flash of papaya dancing across the palate. The result is a Junmai Daiginjo that pairs as beautifully with fatty tuna and uni as it does with aged Comté or roasted duck. Sophisticated enough for the most discerning palate, yet effortlessly inviting.

Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Opens with delicate notes of pineapple, lychee, green apple, melon, blossom, and white lily, overlaying hints of dried fruit and steamed rice. Fresh and vividly fruity, complemented by subtle creamy vanilla sweetness, pear, and hints of jasmine and spice.

Taste: A perfect balance between the purity of Junmai sake and a crisp wine-like experience. The palate features a silky smooth texture, slightly rich and dry with complex layered umami and smooth acidity. Fresh pineapple and lychee fruit flavors spread across the palate, accompanied by elegant floral notes. The finish is distinctly refined with subtle hints of dried fruit deepening the aftertaste, leaving a sophisticated impression.

Characteristics:
Alcohol: 16.3%
Category: Junmai Daiginjo
Taste Profile: Rich & Dry
Rice Polishing Ratio: 40-45%
Acidity: 1.4
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +2.1

Food Pairings:
Lobster, ceviche, oysters, fatty tuna, uni, aged Comté, roasted duck.

Serve & Store:
Serve chilled in a wine glass. Store upright in a fridge or cool, dark place. Enjoyable up to 2 weeks after opening.