Chateau Mercian Koshu Gris de Gris

Chateau Mercian (Kirin) · Yamanashi
Alcohol Wine Alcohol Emerging

A leading Japanese winery's skin-contact 'gris de gris' Koshu showing the grape's textural, aromatic potential. Chateau Mercian is a flagship of premium Japanese wine and a frequent presence at international Koshu tastings, supporting growing specialty distribution in the UK and Asia.

The supplierMercian Corporation (Kirin Group), Chateau Mercian; descends from Japan's first private wine company (Dai-Nihon Yamanashi Budoshu, 1877). Pioneered Koshu skin-contact (Gris de Gris, 2003). Backed by Kirin's global B2B/English infrastructure; established UK/EU export.
Why it sells abroadPioneer of Koshu skin-contact (Gris de Gris) — distinctive textured/aromatic style; Japan's most historically significant wine estate; Kirin distribution muscle and UK importer presence

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CertificationsKoshu producer (confirmed): Chateau Mercian (Kirin/Mercian) is a leading Yamanashi Koshu producer; Koshu Gris de Gris is an established export wine. FSSC 22000 / ISO (Kirin group): not publicly verified per-site. HACCP: not publicly verified. No organic/halal/kosher certification found.
Pack formats750ml bottles, 12s (and 6s). Confirmed via importer (Boutinot) product page.
Shelf lifeBest within ~2-3 years (skin-contact white Koshu); no legal expiry.
StorageCool, dark, ~12-14C, bottles on side; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via wine importer (e.g., Boutinot UK); FCL/mixed pallet for distributors
Lead timeVintage-release driven; Typical: 2–4 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityMid-scale premium winery (Kirin-backed); reliable vintage supply, premium positioning
Container loadTypical: ~1,100–1,200 cases (750ml ×12) per 20ft; reefer recommended
PricingEstimate: premium fine wine; FOB ~USD 15–28/750ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only — estate wine.
Wholesale & MOQVia specialist wine importers; case MOQ (6/12x750ml), allocation-based.
Key exporters & distributorsUK specialist wine importers, Asian fine-wine importers
Export regulationWine import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU wine labeling (OIV Koshu); small-volume allocation.
Market demandGrowing Koshu fine-wine demand; established UK/EU listings (Boutinot) plus HK/US/SG sommelier and specialty retail pull
How to source itUK/EU importer Boutinot (confirmed — dedicated Gris de Gris product page); Mercian/Kirin export; ProWein / FOODEX Japan.
Verified sourceshttps://boutinot.com/wines/chateau-mercian-koshu-gris-de-gris-fuefuki-district/; https://boutinot.com/producers/chateau-mercian/
MakerMercian Corporation (Kirin Group)
OriginYamanashi
CategoryAlcohol / Wine
Available inUnited Kingdom, Hong Kong, United States +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEmerging
HS code2204.21
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