Louis R Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Louis Robuchon), which imports French wine and exports Japanese sake, will begin selling the "Joel Robuchon Original Sake" series, named after the late Joel Robuchon, known as the Emperor of French Cuisine, from September 10, 2021.
Joel Robuchon Sake
◆About the Pairing of French Cuisine and Sake
The late Joel Robuchon, who held more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world, loved Japan and was greatly influenced by Japanese cuisine since his visit in 1976. Robuchon's cuisine, which values ingredients, is closely related to Japanese cuisine, which values the four seasons. He was also one of the first to recognize the potential of combining French cuisine with sake. Mr. Robuchon himself even said that some of his signature dishes might be paired better with sake than wine.
◆Louis Robuchon, the Second Robuchon, Carries On His Vision
Louis Robuchon, the second Robuchon, has inherited Mr. Robuchon's vision and is releasing a limited number of original sakes themed on "pairing with French cuisine." All ingredients, including sake rice and water, are sourced locally, respecting the terroir. From planting the sake rice to milling, to paying close attention to the water source and selecting the yeast used for fermentation, the sake was created in close collaboration with the sake brewery. Two varieties will be available from Kiyama Shoten in Saga Prefecture and five from Yamamoto Sake Brewery in Akita Prefecture, for a total of seven varieties.
◆Label design by Yasumichi Morita
The label design was created by Yasumichi Morita of GLAMOROUS co.,ltd., who has been responsible for the design of many Robuchon products to date. He is a close friend of Joël Robuchon, and has also worked on the interior design of the three-star restaurant Chateau Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Ebisu.
【Product Overview】
◆Series Name Joël Robuchon Original Sake
◆Product Name (7 Types in Total)
<Kiyama Shoten> 2 Types
・Kiyama Joël Robuchon 8,000 yen (8,800 yen incl. tax)
・Kiyama Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 8,500 yen (9,350 yen incl. tax)
<Yamamoto Sake Brewery> 5 Types
・Fukuhachi 80 Joël Robuchon Junmai Sake (FUKUHACHI80 Joël Robuchon) 7,800 yen (8,580 yen incl. tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon 10,800 yen (11,880 yen including tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 11,800 yen (12,980 yen including tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon,
Filtration Gravitationnelle 14,800 yen (16,280 yen including tax) *Online shop only
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 14,800 yen (16,280 yen including tax) *Online shop only
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon,
Filtration Gravitationnelle Non Pasteurizedé) 15,800 yen (17,380 yen including tax) *Online shop only
【Release date】 Friday, September 10, 2021
【Sales site】 Louis Robuchon Online Salon (https://salon.louis-robuchon.com/)
Special sake page (https://salon.louis-robuchon.com/products/list?category_id=29)
*Sales channels will expand beyond online to include Joël Robuchon stores, department stores, general retailers, etc.
■About Louis Robuchon
Louis Robuchon is the Representative Director of Louis R Co., Ltd., which primarily imports wine and exports sake, and also serves as the Representative Director of the Joël Robuchon Group, headquartered in France. He also co-runs L'ABYSSE (Labysse, Paris Champs-Élysées), a Japanese restaurant in France that has been awarded two Michelin stars. Based in Japan, he travels between Europe and Asia, personally visiting and exploring wineries across Europe and sake breweries in Japan, making him an active young importer.
He is a native of Japan and France. He spent his childhood in Fukuoka, his student years up to high school in Paris, France, and his university years at Keio University's Faculty of Policy Management (he spent one year as an exchange student at HEC Paris Graduate School of Management), where he cultivated the wonderful palates and sensibilities of both countries. Utilizing his knowledge and global connections with Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, he acts as a bridge between Japan and the world. In recent years, he has given lectures around the country on the theme of "Export Strategies to Europe" at the request of local governments and government ministries, and has hosted numerous business meetings, exhibitions, and maker's dinners in France to introduce Japanese products. His father was the late Joël Robuchon, the Emperor of French Cuisine and the world's most Michelin-starred chef.
■About the TV broadcast
The sake brewing process will be featured on "Adventure! Yabayaiya," which will be broadcast on the Nippon Television network.
Air date and time: Sunday, September 12th, from 3:30 PM (broadcast on 28 Nippon Television affiliates)
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Joel Robuchon Sake◆About the Pairing of French Cuisine and Sake
The late Joel Robuchon, who held more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world, loved Japan and was greatly influenced by Japanese cuisine since his visit in 1976. Robuchon's cuisine, which values ingredients, is closely related to Japanese cuisine, which values the four seasons. He was also one of the first to recognize the potential of combining French cuisine with sake. Mr. Robuchon himself even said that some of his signature dishes might be paired better with sake than wine.
◆Louis Robuchon, the Second Robuchon, Carries On His Vision
Louis Robuchon, the second Robuchon, has inherited Mr. Robuchon's vision and is releasing a limited number of original sakes themed on "pairing with French cuisine." All ingredients, including sake rice and water, are sourced locally, respecting the terroir. From planting the sake rice to milling, to paying close attention to the water source and selecting the yeast used for fermentation, the sake was created in close collaboration with the sake brewery. Two varieties will be available from Kiyama Shoten in Saga Prefecture and five from Yamamoto Sake Brewery in Akita Prefecture, for a total of seven varieties.
◆Label design by Yasumichi Morita
The label design was created by Yasumichi Morita of GLAMOROUS co.,ltd., who has been responsible for the design of many Robuchon products to date. He is a close friend of Joël Robuchon, and has also worked on the interior design of the three-star restaurant Chateau Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Ebisu.
【Product Overview】
◆Series Name Joël Robuchon Original Sake
◆Product Name (7 Types in Total)
<Kiyama Shoten> 2 Types
・Kiyama Joël Robuchon 8,000 yen (8,800 yen incl. tax)
・Kiyama Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 8,500 yen (9,350 yen incl. tax)
<Yamamoto Sake Brewery> 5 Types
・Fukuhachi 80 Joël Robuchon Junmai Sake (FUKUHACHI80 Joël Robuchon) 7,800 yen (8,580 yen incl. tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon 10,800 yen (11,880 yen including tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 11,800 yen (12,980 yen including tax)
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon,
Filtration Gravitationnelle 14,800 yen (16,280 yen including tax) *Online shop only
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon Non Pasteurisé 14,800 yen (16,280 yen including tax) *Online shop only
・FUKUHACHI 29.8 Joël Robuchon,
Filtration Gravitationnelle Non Pasteurizedé) 15,800 yen (17,380 yen including tax) *Online shop only
【Release date】 Friday, September 10, 2021
【Sales site】 Louis Robuchon Online Salon (https://salon.louis-robuchon.com/)
Special sake page (https://salon.louis-robuchon.com/products/list?category_id=29)
*Sales channels will expand beyond online to include Joël Robuchon stores, department stores, general retailers, etc.
■About Louis Robuchon
Louis Robuchon is the Representative Director of Louis R Co., Ltd., which primarily imports wine and exports sake, and also serves as the Representative Director of the Joël Robuchon Group, headquartered in France. He also co-runs L'ABYSSE (Labysse, Paris Champs-Élysées), a Japanese restaurant in France that has been awarded two Michelin stars. Based in Japan, he travels between Europe and Asia, personally visiting and exploring wineries across Europe and sake breweries in Japan, making him an active young importer.
He is a native of Japan and France. He spent his childhood in Fukuoka, his student years up to high school in Paris, France, and his university years at Keio University's Faculty of Policy Management (he spent one year as an exchange student at HEC Paris Graduate School of Management), where he cultivated the wonderful palates and sensibilities of both countries. Utilizing his knowledge and global connections with Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, he acts as a bridge between Japan and the world. In recent years, he has given lectures around the country on the theme of "Export Strategies to Europe" at the request of local governments and government ministries, and has hosted numerous business meetings, exhibitions, and maker's dinners in France to introduce Japanese products. His father was the late Joël Robuchon, the Emperor of French Cuisine and the world's most Michelin-starred chef.
■About the TV broadcast
The sake brewing process will be featured on "Adventure! Yabayaiya," which will be broadcast on the Nippon Television network.
Air date and time: Sunday, September 12th, from 3:30 PM (broadcast on 28 Nippon Television affiliates)
Click here for company press release details
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