Dom and Sawanoi

Lunch at À Poêle.

Bernard Lonclas Blanc de Blancs, dégorgée le 23 Août 2023 - smooth and easy to drink, with acidity slightly higher from the chardonnay.

Dinner at Sushi Kumogaku.

2013 Dom Pérignon - the nose was really nice and toasty with lots of brioche, and the acidity on the palate was nice, too.

Hakuryu Shin (白龍 真) - very rich notes of fermented rice like Shanghainese 酒釀. Definitely on the sweet side.

Sawanoi Premium Daiginjo Koh (澤乃井 大吟醸 凰), R5BY - seimaibuai of 35%. Got some nice, starchy flavors, and certainly sweet on the nose. Very rich and viscous on the palate, but a bit more alcoholic than expected so it wasn't completely sweet, finishing a little dry instead.

Hanahato Kijoshu Oak Cask Aged (華鳩 貴醸酒オーク樽貯蔵) - very oaky and woodsy, and still rich although slightly diluted by the ball of ice.

Full post on dinner is here.