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The Birth of Organic Soy Sauce

The first of its kind in France,
made from locally grown organic soybeans and wheat!

The Challenge of Japanese Yuasa Soy Sauce

In the Bordeaux region, specifically in the Grand Saint-Émilionnais, France, Mr. Shinko met with winemakers to propose a partnership. As a master of soy sauce, he worked with them to transform a wine cellar into a soy sauce production facility. A vineyard had been acquired by his French partners, Adrien David Beaulieu and Madina Querre, and together, they converted part of it into a soy sauce brewing facility. Here, soy sauce is crafted using locally and organically grown soybeans and wheat.

Near Saint-Émilion, in Sainte-Terre, a field of grains dedicated to soy sauce production has unexpectedly emerged among the vineyards. This production is further supported by an organic grain farmer located about ten kilometers away. Thanks to Bordeaux’s unique climate, the locally sourced ingredients create a soy sauce that pairs perfectly with French cuisine.

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Selected Ingredients

原料のこだわり

Whole organic soybeans

Organic Bordeaux red wheat

Coarse organic salt from Île de Ré

Organic Koji

The Soy Sauce Brewing Process in France

Since professional soy sauce-making machinery was unavailable, the process was developed through extensive research, utilizing local winemaking tools and crafting additional artisanal equipment specifically for soy sauce production.

Within the vineyard’s cellar, soybeans are steamed, then mixed with wheat and koji mold. This blend is then slowly aged for 200 to 700 days, depending on the soy sauce, in barrels and casks previously used for winemaking. The resulting moromi (fermented mash) is then pressed using a 1920s wine press.

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Craftsmanship

The soy sauce is made using traditional Japanese brewing techniques.

A New Pursuit for Yuasa Soy Sauce

Through this experiment, we aim to observe whether the aging process continues after bottling and if it further enhances the depth of flavor. The cellar is maintained at a constant temperature of 12-16°C to keep the soy sauce fresh.
We take on this challenge with the hope of developing an even richer, more flavorful soy sauce.

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Collaboration with a Château

Château Coutet has a history spanning 400 years. The young co-owner, Adrien David Beaulieu, passionate about organic wine and new challenges, has partnered with his companion to produce soy sauce in France at their estate in Sainte-Terre.

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Philosophy

挑戦・代表メッセージ

"The President’s Vision for French Soy Sauce"

President Shinko’s desire to create an elegant soy sauce—one that perfectly complements French cuisine and is the most exquisite and delicious in the world—led to the birth of this French soy sauce.
Crafted with the expertise of Yuasa Soy Sauce in collaboration with a dedicated French couple, this soy sauce is designed for French chefs and gourmets.
We hope many people in France will have the opportunity to taste our soy sauce.

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Restaurant

湯浅醤油のレストラン

PAVILLON YUASA

Pavillon Yuasa.
A Fine Japanese Dining Experience by Yuasa Soy Sauce

Enjoy creative dishes featuring both Yuasa’s traditional Japanese soy sauce and the newly developed French soy sauce by Shinko.

9 Rue Camille Godard, 33000 Bordeaux, France

Open: Tuesday to Saturday

Lunch: 12:00 - 14:00
Dinner: 19:30 - 22:00

Tel: +33 (0)540-054-582

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Média

France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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