'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay Prestige' to be Released in April

Enotech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shinji Hori) will release 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay Prestige,' an alcohol-free (0.0% ABV) wine-taste beverage jointly developed with French winery Chavins, in the Japanese market starting in April.

'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay Prestige' is the prestige cuvée of 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay,' launched in 2021. Aiming for the fresh and elegant style of Champagne, it was born after a three-year joint development period with Enotech, based on the brewing technology that Chavins has cultivated for over 15 years.

For the ingredients, Chardonnay organically grown in 15 plots facing various directions at altitudes of 50-400m in the South of France is used. The harvested grapes are brewed and aged plot by plot, and 15 types of base wines are blended using the assemblage technique (※3) used in Champagne. Furthermore, 6-9 months of lees aging and aging a portion in French oak barrels bring depth and complexity to the taste.

In its production, instead of the non-fermentation method used for 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay' which does not use fermented raw materials, the de-alcoholization method is adopted, where only the alcohol is separated after the wine is completed. This maximizes the original aroma and taste of the wine. No artificial flavors are added, and aromas derived entirely from the wine itself, such as white flowers, citrus, yellow peach, apple, brioche, and toast, can be enjoyed. The mouthfeel is smooth, with delicate effervescence being impressive. The flavors of ripe apple and brioche linger, leading to a dry and crisp finish.

※1 The company defines beverages with an alcohol content of less than 1% to 0.005% or more, using wine grapes and methods to express wine's aroma and taste, as "wine-taste beverages.".

※2 Due to raw material origin, contains less than 0.1% alcohol.

※3 A traditional technique of blending base wines from multiple different grape varieties, different vineyards, or different vintages.

In recent years, with the rise in health consciousness and diversification of lifestyles, there has been a noticeable trend of people choosing not to consume alcohol. On the other hand, there is a growing demand, particularly among wine enthusiasts, for authentic taste and drinking experiences even from wine-taste beverages.

In light of these trends, our company launched the wine-taste beverage 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay' in 2021 with the concept of "an experience that moves the heart, even without alcohol." 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay' has been recognized for its quality, ranking 3rd in the Nikkei Plus 1 "Cheers with Non-Alcoholic Wine!" ranking (published December 20, 2025). 'Joya Organic Sparkling Chardonnay Prestige' aims for an even higher level of wine-like quality.