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No.9395 2006. 3
Chardonnay from Suntory's Tomi no oka Winery Awarded
Silver Medal at International Chardonnay du Monde Competition
in Burgundy
Suntory Limited has won a Silver Medal at the 13th Annual Chardonnay du Monde, an international competition held in Burgundy, France, for the Tsutaishizakaen Chardonnay 2003 from its Tomi no oka Winery.
Held annually in the birthplace of Chardonnay, this authoritative event is the preeminent competition for this type of wine. It draws entries from Chardonnay producers all over the world.
Tsutaishizakaen 2003 is produced exclusively using grapes from the Tsutaishizakaen vineyard at Suntory's Tomi no oka Winery in Yamanashi Prefecture. The vineyards there are optimal for growing Chardonnay grapes. Suntory takes full advantage of the distinctive character of this terroir.
▼Competition
13th Annual Chardonnay du Monde (Chardonnay of the World)
▼Venue Saint-Lager, in the Burgundy Region of France
▼Judging period March 9–12, 2006
▼Entries 936 wines (from 36 countries)
▼Award Silver Medal
▼Winning wine
Suntory Tomi no oka Winery Tsutaishizakaen Chardonnay 2003
720 ml bottle: 5,010 yen (tax not included)
| Tasting Notes Rich, fruity top notes complement the enticing bouquet superbly. Enjoyably full-bodied and gently rounded. Just the right level of sweet oakiness in this gorgeous Chardonnay matches the fruity aroma well. |
