2026.03.18
news release

Launch of “Britpop Brut”

We are pleased to announce the launch of the English sparkling wine “Britpop Brut.”
This premium sparkling wine is crafted using the traditional Champagne method by Alex James—world-renowned musician, cheesemaker, and founder of Britpop Booze.

The wine is produced in the Thames Valley in southern England, a region known for its soil composition closely resembling that of Champagne, France.
In recent years, it has gained attention as an emerging region for high-quality sparkling wines.
Created in collaboration with leading wine producer Laithwaites, this wine showcases quintessential British character through a blend of traditional grape varieties—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in the limestone-rich soils of the Jurassic Coast, along with Pinot Meunier.
The product name “Britpop Brut” combines the British identity and vibrant spirit of the 1990s “Britpop” music movement with the term “Brut,” representing a dry sparkling wine. It expresses the fun and pride symbolic of “Cool Britannia.”

The product is available at liquor retailers nationwide and through the following online stores:
Wine-kan Nishiura
https://www.wine-kan.co.jp/shop/products/5051559167657
BicCamera.com (online only)
https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/14860897/

*Customers who purchase from either of the above retailers will receive a limited-edition postcard signed by Alex James (100 total, first-come, first-served).
*The offer will end once all gifts have been distributed.

BRITPOP BRUT BY ALEX JAMES
Region: Thames Valley, England
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 40%, Pinot Meunier 20%
Style: White / Brut
Alcohol: 12%
Aroma: A complex yet harmonious bouquet of peach, citrus, nuts, and biscuit notes.
Palate: A creamy mousse-like texture with flavors of ripe peach and refreshing citrus.
Finish: A light, toasty, biscuit-like finish with elegant savory nuances.

BRITPOP ROSÉ BY ALEX JAMES NV
Region: Thames Valley, England
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay 49%, Pinot Noir 37%, Pinot Meunier 14%
Style: Rosé / Brut
Alcohol: 12%
Aroma: Floral notes, red berries, and lightly toasted brioche.
Palate: Ripe berry flavors complemented by bright, citrus acidity.
Finish: A beautifully balanced finish with complex, savory undertones.

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