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A Junmaï sake is defined as a sake with no addition of distilled alcohol at the end of fermentation (the literal translation would be: Jun=pure, maï=rice). Junmaï are therefore the pure result of fermentation of rice by yeasts. As a general rule, the rice used is polished to a minimum of 70%, but there is no rule imposed.
 | Choose a Junmaï if you're looking for a rather rich and expressive sake, a sake that's easy to drink. To serve all along the meal and, why not, at different temperatures, cool, room temperature, or as a hot sake. |
<p style="text-align: justify;">Produced from Matsuyama Mii rice, emblematic of the Kochi region, a locally developed yeast is also used. This sake is a perfect example of the Tosa locality's style: a marked acidity, an aroma of fruit and a soft, yet dry and crisp sake.<br /><br /><strong>Lively and aromatic, in the pure style of Tosa sakes</strong><br /><br />南 特別純米 南酒造場（高知県）<br />72cl - alc. 16% vol.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Yamanashi Meijo brewery is in Yamanashi at the foot of the Japanese Alpes, a region very famous for its spring water. They are making extraordinary sakes with a unique technique of fermentation, long and at a lower temperature than usual.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Very fruity, sharp and fresh with notes of citrus</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">七賢 純米 山梨銘醸（山梨県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - acl. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sayori (garfish) is a Nakadori Junmai the equivalent of drop of juice (naka=medium ; dori=take). We only take the liquide that breaks away after the first juices come out before it is squeezed. It is a sake that is characterised by its mineral nature. You notice straight away by your sense of smell.<br /><br /><strong>Tense, mineral, sharp. Ideal to go all along the meal</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">魚織 中取り純米 無濾過 麻原酒造（埼玉県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 14.5% Vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kawasemi is a fresh tasting, subtile sake which reveals floral and fruity tones of ripe apples, pears and litchis as well as spices. This character develops in fruit juices and opens up to more cereal flavours. Its final taste is slightly acidic that leaves your palette fresh and open. <br /><br /><strong>Rich, fruity, ideal for apertif. To discover and share !<br /><br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">カワセミ 純米原酒 越の華酒造（新潟県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 14.8% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Produced from Sasanishiki rice from Miyagi, this Junmai Genshu is aged at low temperature for 2 years. The nose is clear, elegant. On the palate, the citrus notes sensed when it was young have evolved beautifully into more roundness, tinged with cocoa notes. The finish is clean, with a kire finish.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Matured 2 years for superb aromas</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">シャムロック 純米原酒 田中酒造店（宮城県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 17.5% vol.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An ultra-neat, rich and well-structured junmaï sake. A remarkably expressive nose for a junmaï-style sake, marked by fruity aromas of banana, pear, on cereal notes and lactic notes of fresh yogurt.<br /><br /><strong>Sword of samurai, rich, powerful, structured<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">宗玄純米 宗玄酒造（石川県） </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl -alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A very special project by Imayo Tsukasa with this sake produced in Kioke Jikomi, in cedar wood barrels. The difficulty was to adjust the balances, without scarring too much. The result is very interesting, a nose with discreet woody scents and a rich sake with marked umami and a long finish. <br /><br /><strong>A sake produced in cedar barrels</strong><br /><br />ひととき 純米 木桶仕込み 今代司酒造（新潟県）<br />72cl - alc. 15% vol.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The nose is round, rich for a junami, slightly vegetal and marked by lactic notes, yoghurt, cereals and citrus. The palate is clean and straightforward. The acidity and sweetness are in perfect balance.<br /><br /><strong>A rich and frank junmaï<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">富士錦 特別純米ほまれふじ 富士錦酒造（静岡県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 15.5% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This Tokubetsu Junmai has all the elements that make a sake complex: light acidity, umami, sweetness and cereal notes. All in perfect balance. No extraneous flavours! If you like this style, this is an extremely clean and crisp sake. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>An ultra clean sake!</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">富士錦 特別純米ほまれふじ 富士錦酒造（静岡県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 16.5% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An elegant junmai sake, close to a Ginjo. The umami is rich, diffuse and generously. A sake easy to pair with food, that can be enjoyed on many occasions and at different temperatures, from cold to hot. <br /><br /><strong>A modern sake with a fresh nose. Interesting to taste at different temperatures. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">蔵心 特別純米 矢野酒造（佐賀県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 15.5% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A fruity sake, with banana aromas migle wonderfully with flavors of rice and cereals. Precisely because this rice is not very milled, sake is creamy and rich. A nice balance, between acidity and umami. An exquisite and complex sake.<br /><br /><strong>A rice milled to only 90% and an exquisite sake, of a surprising freshness<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #4a4a4a;">ヤマサン正宗 純米90 酒持田本店（島根県）</span><br /><span style="color: #4a4a4a;">72cl - Alc. 18% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake with a floral and fruity nose, on banana, brown sugar. To this are mixed more cereal and lactic notes of bread, malt, yogurt. On the palate, it's a lot of elegance and a beautiful presence. It is full-bodied, very expressive, typical of a Yamahaï sake.<br /><br /><strong>Produced from Omachi rice and marigold flower yeasts.<br /><br /></strong>天吹 山廃純米雄町 天吹酒造（佐賀県）<br />72cl - Alc. 15.5% Vol. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The nose is elegant, with fruity notes of apple and slightly lactic notes. It is rich and creamy in the mouth, umami is present. A deep-flavored sake punctuated by hints of bitterness and a nice acidity. The finish is very clear. <br /><br /><strong>Produced according to the Yamahaï method, we have here a very sophisticated sake.</strong> <br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">旦 備前雄町 山廃純米吟醸 笹一酒造（山梨県）<br />72cl - alc. 16.5% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tentaka Organic Junmai is made from a combination of locally grown Gohyakumangoku and Asahino Yume rice. Particular care is taken at every stage of the production process, the goal for the Tentaka brewery being to best express the fabulous potential of these very beautiful rice. <br /><br /><strong>A deep junmai, fresh and spicy<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">天鷹純米 天鷹酒造(栃木県)</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake light floral nose, but incredibly deep at the same time. It is dry and precise, powerful with a rich umami. A deep karakuchi able to accompany many preparations of powerful flavors, at different temperatures, including heated. <br /><br /><strong>Dry and precise, The most popular sake of the Hyakujuro series. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">百十郎赤面 純米 林本店（岐阜県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl. - Alc. 15% Vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">By the use of yeast 1801, Iinuma Meijo manages to elaborate this Junmaï (tokubetsu) on very fruity notes. A junmai with a very present nose, marked by the fruits. Rich, intense, a good umami, it will accompany you wonderfully along the entire length of the meal.<br /><br /><strong>A fruity Junmaï tokubetsu, rich and pleasant throughout the meal.</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">姿 特別 純 飯 飯 銘 醸 (栃 木 県)</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 16.8% Vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake made from Misayama Nishiki rice. The palate is clear, sharp, and full of freshness. The acidity is marked, aromas are rich, but they will not disturb the meal and is therefore very well throughout its length. Recommended temperature 15 ℃. <br /><br /><strong>A Tokubestu Junmaï very clear, perfect to accompany your meal! </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">望 特別純米 外池酒造（栃木県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 16% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The rice used for the production of this sake is not milled, but used as it is after the harvest. For that purpose, it is cultivated according to a particular method called "Aïgamo", a Chinese ancestral technique, re-imagined about twenty years ago by Takao FURUNO. <br /><br /><strong>Produced from "Aïgamo" rice, this sake is really unique. To discover absolutely! </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">亀萬 玄米酒 亀萬酒造（熊本県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">50cl - Alc. 15% Vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With this entry-level Junmaï sake, Setou Shuzo gives us a nice overview of its savoir-faire. A pleasant, typical and well-balanced junmaï. Rich and frank notes of rice and cereal. A clean sake and a nice kirei finish.<br /><br /><strong>Very well balanced, a junmaï in search of the "clean umami"</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">東長純米吟醸 瀬頭酒造（佐賀県） </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl -alc. 16% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Imayo Tsusaka Black, also named Junmaï Chokarakuchi is a super dry sake, very fine and straight, while remaining delicate in the mouth and easy to drink. It is proposed in a very elegant and sobre dressing, a bottle and its totally black label. <br /><br /><strong>A very dry, lively and refreshing sake</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 16% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake with a deep nose, marked by sweet and mellow notes. Iit becomes light in mmouth, creamy, with milky notes. Acidity is present. It is an easy drinking Yamahaï, lighter than other sakes in the same catégory. Interesting to heat to accentuate the acidity. <br /><br /><strong>A light and easy-drinking Yamahaï, to be heated for the experience! </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">百十郎 山廃 林本店（岐阜県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A Yamahaï sake made with natural yeasts, without addition by the brewer. It is produced in the heart of winter, when the temperatures are coldest, the ideal conditions to obtain the best lactic acid concentrations in the yamahaï method, and thus protect the moromi, the fermentation.<br /><br /><strong>Lively and deep at the same time, a unique sake</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">花巴 山廃純米 美吉野醸造（奈良県）<br />72cl - alc. 16% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here is the nama-genshu version, unpasteurized and unreduced, of the Sugata sake series. Rich, very powerful, very fresh. A relatively high degree of alcohol at 17.6% and good acidity for a remarkable balance in the mouth. <br /><br /><strong>A Junmai Nama Genshu truly exuberant, rich, powerful. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">姿 純米吟醸生原酒 飯沼銘醸（栃木県）<br />72cl - Alc. 17.6% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Imayo Tsusaka Oysters has been specially developed to accompany fine oysters. With only 12% alcohol, this Junmai sake is very clean and relatively dry in the mouth. Its light acidity and rich umami make it a perfect companion with oysters.<br /><br /><strong>Developed especially to accompany oysters<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 12% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Suehiro Yamahai Junmai is a rich sake where everything happens in the mouth: powerful flavors, mixing acidity and sweetness in a perfect balance. The notes are spicy, peppery, punctuated by a beautiful bitterness and mineral sensations in the finish.<br /><br /><strong>Between acidity and sweetness, a perfect balance. This is the ideal Yamahaï sake!</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">末 廣 伝 山 純 純 末 末 酒 造 造 造 造 造 造</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - Alc. 15.5% Vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake made from a rice blend. The Yamadanishiki, which is used for the Koji rice (the Kojimaï) will impart its structure. Then the Kakemaï (the rice added when fermentation) is Dewasansan rice ; it brings aromas and vivacity.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><strong>Rich, smooth, fruity</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">紀伊国屋文左衛門 純米 中野BC（和歌山県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 15.5% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of Nadagiku's most classic cuvées and certainly one of their bestsellers. A dry Junmaï, as its name suggests, extremely precise. We discover discreet notes of cereals and dried fruits, hazelnuts, to conclude very clearly, on a beautiful kirei finish.<br /><br /><strong>Very, very precise, ultra sharp!</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">灘菊 超辛口純米 灘菊酒造（兵庫県）<br />72cl – alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Musashino sake is Asahara's high-end series. The rice used is polished at 60% by the method of "Hempesemaï" (oval polishing). The yeasts are created at the brewery. They give to the sake a beautiful floral nose. <br /><br /><strong>A hempesemaï polished rice for a rich and floral sake. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">武蔵野純米 麻原酒造（埼玉県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 15% vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A beautiful nose, with notes of tropical fruits, pineapple, lychee. It keeps a lively mineral structure with freshness on the palate and a smooth background. Staying on a fruit feeling, it ends on a bitter touch, clear and pleasant.<br /><br /><strong>A fruity sake, rich in umami<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">琵琶のさざ浪 無濾過純米 伝統ラベル 麻原酒造（埼玉県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A beautiful nose, with notes of tropical fruits, pineapple, lychee. It keeps a lively mineral structure with freshness on the palate and a smooth background. Staying on a fruit feeling, it ends on a bitter touch, clear and pleasant.<br /><br /><strong>A fruity sake, rich in umami<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">琵琶のさざ浪 無濾過純米 伝統ラベル 麻原酒造（埼玉県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 14.5% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A delicate Kimoto sake, a rare product in this category. Precise, tense, and easy to drink fresh, or at room temperature. We recommend to heat it to reveal soothing, round, supple and enveloping fragrances. <br /><br /><strong>A delicate Kimoto, interesting to drink warm. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">華鳩生もと純米 榎酒造（広島県） </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 15% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A Yamahai sake made from Kairyo Omachi rice milled to 70%. Discreet and elegant aromas on a rich and dense structure. Acidity, sweetness and bitterness are rounder thanks to a low temperature maturation. <br /><br /><strong>A sake that stimulates appetite! <br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #4a4a4a;">ヤマサン正宗 純米90 酒持田本店（島根県）</span><br /><span style="color: #4a4a4a;">72cl - Alc. 16% Vol. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A fascinating sake, by its method and its unique aromatic profile. Lively, fresh, fruity and complex. A strong impact, with a present and deep umami, powerful flavors. A sake to be discovered absolutely. <br /><br /><strong>Vivid and deep at the same time, a unique sake. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">花巴 水もと純米酒 美吉野醸造（奈良県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 17% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A dry and refreshing Junmai sake matured in wooden casks made from cedar from the Yoshino Valley. The maturation period has been adjusted according to the season so that the woody notes are not too pronounced. They combine with the aromas of Junmai, adding a touch of tannic astringency.<br /><br /><strong>For lovers of woody notes</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">やたがらすEffort 純米樽熟成 北岡本店（奈良県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 14% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A unique Yamahai Muroka Nama sake that perfectly combines the characteristics of the Yamahai method with the use of Ginjo yeast. Lactic notes, beautiful acidity, coupled with a refreshing citrus sweetness. A very structured sake, with a clean and pure overall sensation. In addition, it is a nama !<br /><br /><strong>Fruity, lively and structured</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">山廃無濾過純米生原酒 田中酒造店（宮城県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 16.5% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake combining the harmony and the special sweetness of Yamadanishiki rice with a hint of acidity, for a more evanescent and subtle structure. Delicate with discreet floral finish. Easy to associate with fish and white meats, or desserts. <br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">Produced in France by Brasserie Les Lames du Levant. </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">Japanese Yamadanishiki rice polished at 50% </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">75cl - alc. 16.3% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake combining the harmony and the special sweetness of Yamadanishiki rice with a hint of acidity, for a more evanescent and subtle structure. Delicate with discreet floral finish. Easy to associate with fish and white meats, or desserts. <br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">Produced in France by Brasserie Les Lames du Levant. </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">Japanese Yamadanishiki rice polished at 50% </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">75cl - alc. 16.3% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This sake is an elaborate with black Koji, allowing a higher rate of citric acid and thus a stronger sensation of acidity. Unique and very nice, it has toasted aromas, earthy. Beautiful with slightly spicy dishes, hard cheeses, or simply grilled meat.<br /><br /><strong>Unique, pleasant, rustic</strong><br /><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">天の戸 黒麹 浅舞酒造（秋田県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">50cl - alc. 15.5% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This saké is produced by low temperature fermentation in order to give an easy to drink product. The nose is fresh, light, similar to the one of Ginjo sakes. Mouth is sharp and round, well balanced, full of smoothness, and with a nice umami. An ideal sake to accompany your meals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #9b9b9b;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Neat and well banced</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">裏・雅山流 楓華 新藤酒造店（山形県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 14.5% vol. </span></span><strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A smooth and fruity sake obtained by the combination of three cuvées. Ideal for a first contact with Japanese sake. Round and sweet, to drink very fresh. A sake ideal for the aperitif. <br /><br /><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sake produced in France, Brasserie Les Lames du Levant</strong></span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;"> <br />Tamasakae japanese rice polished up to 70% </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">75cl - alc. 15.7% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake with a woody nose and powerful floral notes. Notes of lemon, ginger, and vanilla. One feels in the mouth the quality of spring water. It is a lively sake with good acidity, juicy notes of pear, citrus and cocoa.<br /><br /><strong>Refreshing, floral, easy to pair with any kind of food.<br /><br /></strong><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">白鹿 純米吟醸 辰馬本家酒造（兵庫県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 14.7% vol.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The classic Junmai from Shimoetsu Shuzo Brewery, in Niigata Prefecture. This is a sake with mild rice flavor, offering soft touches, silky. However, it is dry in the final bringing a nice refreshing feeling.<br /><br /><strong>Sweet and fresh at the time</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">ほまれ麒麟 純米 下越酒造（新潟県）</span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">72cl - alc. 14.6% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A first touch of acidity for a lively sake, fleshy and balanced. Straight body and finally slightly sodic, long and persistent to associate with ham and other products of the French terroirs. <br /><br /><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sake produced in France, Brasserie Les Lames du Levant</strong> </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;"><br />Japanese rice Tamasakae polished to 70% </span><br /><span style="color: #9b9b9b;">75cl - alc . 17.2% vol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A sake that holds its finesse of the filtration method used, Ichiya Shizuku: drip overnight. The moromi is slowly filtered through canvas bags for as clear a sake as possible.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Very clean, remarkably clear thanks to drip filtration</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">50cl - alc. 12.5% vol.</p>
