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Published: 2020.01.27
Last modified: 2026.11.02
Kura Master ~Prize Winning Sake 2019~ / Japanese Sake Competition for France by France
In 27th May 2019, there was a sake competition called “Kura Master – le grand concours de saké japonais de Paris 2019” at Galerie Joseph in Paris. This is 3rd time for this event, and this competition is originated from Paris.
In Kura Master, there are 4 categories which are Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai, Sake Sparkling Standard(above 10 alc. %) and Sake sparkling soft(less than 10 alc. %). From these 4 categories, 164 awarded Gold prize and 73 awarded Platinum prize. From those Sake, 14 was selected as Top 14 Sake. In addition, President prize and Jury prize are also selected from this top 14.
Please find the Top 14 Sake, Jury prize and President prize of 2019 from below;
President Prize 2019
 勝山 純米大吟醸 伝
/Katsuyama Junmai Daiginjo DEN |
仙台伊澤家勝山酒造株式会社 | 宮城県
/ Miyagi Prefecture in TOHOKU |
Jury Prize 2019
| 臥龍梅 純米吟醸 山田錦
/Garyubai Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki |
三和酒造株式会社 | 静岡県
/Shizuoka prefecture in CHUBU TOKAI |
| 櫻正宗 金稀 純米大吟醸四〇
/Sakuramasamune Kinmare Junmai Daiginjo Yonju |
櫻正宗株式会社 | 兵庫県
/Hyogo prefecture in KINKI |
| 吉乃川 酒蔵の淡雪
/Yoshinogawa Sakagura no Awayuki |
吉乃川株式会社 | 新潟県
/Niigata prefecture in CHUBU HOKURIKU KOUSHIN |
| スパークリング酒 好
/Sparkling Sake Hao |
土佐酒造株式会社 | 高知県
/Kochi prefecture in Shikoku |
Top 14 Sake
Junmai
| 陸奥八仙 赤ラベル
/ |
八戸酒造株式会社
/Hachinohe shuzo Co., Ltd. |
青森県
/Aomori prefecture in TOHOKU |
| セトイチ 音も無く
/ |
株式会社瀬戸酒造店 | 神奈川県
/Kanagawa prefecture in SOUTH KANTO |
| 天狗舞 山廃仕込純米酒
/ |
株式会社 車多酒造 | 石川県
/Ishikawa prefecture in CHUBU HOKURIKU KOUSHIN |
| 臥龍梅 純米吟醸 山田錦
/Garyubai Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki |
三和酒造株式会社 | 静岡県
/Shizuoka prefecture in CHUBU TOKAI |
| ナルトタイ 純米原酒 水ト米
/ |
株式会社 本家松浦酒造場 | 徳島県
/Tokushima prefecture in Shikoku |
Junmai Daiginjo
| 勝山 純米大吟醸 伝
/ Katsuyama Junmai Daiginjo DEN |
宮城県
/ Miyagi Prefecture in TOHOKU |
|
| セブン 純米大吟醸
/ |
白瀧酒造株式会社 | 新潟県
/Niigata prefecture in CHUBU HOKURIKU KOUSHIN |
| 玉柏 純米大吟醸
/ |
合資会社 山田商店 | 岐阜県
/Gifu prefecture in CHUBU TOKAI |
| 作 槐山一滴水
/ |
清水清三郎商店株式会社 | 三重県
/Mie prefecture in CHUBU TOKAI |
| 櫻正宗 金稀 純米大吟醸四〇
/Sakuramasamune Kinmare Junmai Daiginjo Yonju |
櫻正宗株式会社 | 兵庫県
/Hyogo prefecture in KINKI |
Sake Sparkling Standard
| 陸奥八仙 Natural Sparkling Premium
/ |
八戸酒造株式会社
/Hachinohe shuzo Co., Ltd. |
青森県
/Aomori prefecture in TOHOKU |
| スパークリング酒 好
/Sparkling Sake Hao |
土佐酒造株式会社 | 高知県
/Kochi prefecture in Shikoku |
Sake Sparkling Soft
| 吉乃川 酒蔵の淡雪
/Yoshinogawa Sakagura no Awayuki |
吉乃川株式会社 | 新潟県
/Niigata prefecture in CHUBU HOKURIKU KOUSHIN |
| 八鹿 スパークリング Niji
/ |
八鹿酒造 株式会社 | 大分県
/Ooita prefecture in NORTH KYUSHU |
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President & CEO, Kobayashi Junzo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Based in Osaka, I lead Kobayashi Junzo Shoten, a sake wholesaler founded in 1890. Through the cultural richness of Japanese sake, my mission is to connect people and bring smiles to dining tables around the world.
While technology continues to make the world feel smaller, the stories and traditions behind sake brewing can easily fade into the background. I see my role as a bridge—sharing the passion of brewers, opening doors for new audiences, and delivering sake in a way that feels more approachable and relatable.
I enjoy visiting sake breweries, learning about new rice varieties and brewing techniques, and spending time with toji (master brewers) and kurabito (brewery workers) to experience the spirit of sake-making firsthand. On this blog, I’ll share those encounters, my personal insights, and tips to help you enjoy sake even more.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
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