Monsieur SakéOct 1, 20231 min日本酒の日 - Japanese Sake DayOctober 1st is Japanese Sake Day, 日本酒の日 (Nihonshu No Hi). There are 3 reasons why this day is called “Japanese Sake Day.”
Monsieur SakéMay 5, 20232 minLuana, sommelier at Le MoussoAt Le Mousso, the audacious idea of pairing sake comes from the chef, but it was Luana who chose the Sotembo Gaiden Karakuchi Junmai.
Monsieur SakéOct 23, 20222 minVolume Units Used for SakeWhy are Nihonshu sold in 720 ml bottles and not 750 ml? And why in a 1.8L big bottle rather than a 1500 ml one?
Monsieur SakéApr 19, 20213 minThe Sakamai and the SommelierReading the variety of rice on the label of a sake bottle, can we anticipate flavours like with wine and its the grape varieties?
Monsieur SakéApr 19, 20211 minShould it be drunk hot or cold?Several truisms exist regarding the temperature at which sake should be served. I confess I have even repeated them.
Monsieur SakéApr 18, 20212 minThe importance of waterReady to drink, sake is made with at least 80% water. It is its main ingredient, it undeniably influences the taste.
Monsieur SakéApr 18, 20211 minKampai!“Kampai!” is almost always translated as "cheers!". But what does it mean? In Japanese, Kampai is written 乾杯 in kanjis.