Iwa 5, Junmai Daiginjo Sake Assemblage 5 gianfranc2021 and earthy truffle add complexity

and earthy truffle add complexity and allure

Kyushu—a region historically famous for its rice spirit-making expertise

and it complements rich truffle-infused dishes and aged cheeses perfectly

sun-dried dulse which they get locally from the Bay of Fundy — fresh ocean spray and sea salt on the nose with sweet juniper berries

Iwa 5, Junmai Daiginjo Sake Assemblage 5 gianfranc2021 and earthy truffle add complexityIWA 5 is the sake project of Richard Geoffroy, former chef de cave at Dom Prignon. Assemblage 5 blends three top sake rice varieties and five yeast strains for depth and precision. Brewed in Toyama and bottled as genshu (undiluted), this Junmai Daiginjo is aromatic, dry, and layered. A modern, terroir driven sake shaped by Champagne blending philosophy.