The Rouen "Perfume Dry" Junmai, a creation steeped in a striking aesthetic of fierce solitude, masterfully bridges the paradox between "intense aromatics" and "bone-dry precision." True to its "Perfume" moniker, the nose opens with a captivating, wildly elegant bouquet of heavy white florals, star anise, and ripe winter citrus. On the palate, however, it shifts instantly into a sleek, laser-sharp, and bone-dry structure akin to a wolf racing through frozen terrain. The innate savory umami of the Junmai grain is tightly compressed by an edgy, structural acidity and crystalline mineral tension, culminating in a fiercely clean, instantaneous finish. A bold, deeply sophisticated expression, it serves as an elite gastronomic companion for seared meats, smoked delicacies, or spiced contemporary cuisine.
| Bottle Size | 720ml |
| Grade | Junmai-shu |
| Bottling Year / Month | Bottled Within Last 18 Months |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Region / State / Province | Kanto |
| Prefecture | Saitama (埼玉県) |
| Kake (Mash) Rice | Japanese Indigenous Rice |
| Kake (Mash) Rice Polishing Ratio | 60% |
| Koji Rice | Japanese Indigenous Rice |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 15.0% |
| Type | Sake |
| Brand | Rouen |
| Merchant Location | Hong Kong |
Special Notes
About The Brewery
Yao Honten (矢尾本店)
Founded in 1749 during the Edo period, Yao Honten is nestled in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture—a mystical region widely revered as "The Town Where the Gods Dwell." Deeply intertwined with centuries of local Shinto rituals and sacred festivals, its flagship brand, "Chichibunishiki," stands as an irreplaceable cultural icon with over 270 years of heritage. Throughout its storied history, this venerable brewery has fiercely preserved its master-to-master artisanal hand-crafting traditions, sealing a profound reverence for the land and ancestral legacy within every single drop.
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