| Brand | Sawanohana |
| Region | Nagano, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai |
| ABV | 9% / Rice Polishing: 60% |
Product details
Sawanohana Beau Michelle Junmai is a distinctive expression from Tomono Shuzo in Saku, Nagano, a producer founded in 1901 whose Sawanohana brand is inspired by the beautiful flowers found along the clear streams of the Saku region. Beau Michelle was created around the theme of “a drink that makes your heart dance a little,” offering a playful departure from conventional expectations. During fermentation, The Beatles’ music is played in the brewery, a story closely associated with the product’s name, which comes from the Beatles song “Michelle.” The producer’s official site describes its brewing style as using Yatsugatake water and Nagano-grown rice, while Beau Michelle is presented as a gentle, refreshing expression designed to pair easily with food.
Sawanohana Beau Michelle Junmai has a gentle, sweet-and-tart character with refreshing acidity and a light, smooth impression. Its fresh balance of sweetness and acidity makes it particularly versatile alongside Western-style dishes. For food pairing, enjoy it with tomato and mozzarella Caprese, figs with cream cheese, or stir-fried pork with kimchi.
