[September 11 Only] Jean Vesselle Maker's Dinner (Enjoy a course meal with 6 varieties of cuvée)

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Cuvee J2 Hotel Osaka by Onko Chishin, operated by Onko Chishin Inc., a company that produces destination hotels that become the purpose of travel, (Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; General Manager: Hotaka Ihara; hereinafter “Cuvee J2”), will host a makers dinner themed around the Champagne house 「」 (hereinafter “Jean Vesselle”) on Friday, September 11, 2026. At Cuvee J2 Hotel Osaka, makers dinners are held on an ongoing basis as opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy, history, and terroir of each of its 11 official partner maisons. These events are designed not only to enjoy Champagne, but also to experience the culture and the passion of the producers behind it. This edition will spotlight Jean Vesselle, a récoltant-manipulant representing Bouzy, a Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims area of Champagne. It will also be the first makers dinner hosted by Cuvee J2 Advisor Haruhiko Sanaga since his appointment as an official ambassador of the maison in April 2026. On the day, guests will enjoy pairings with Edomae sushi while exploring the philosophy and terroir of Jean Vesselle. Jean Vesselle, the featured maison Jean Vesselle is a récoltant-manipulant (RM) based in Bouzy village (100% Grand Cru) in the Montagne de Reims area of Champagne, France. Since its founding in 1930, the maison has managed every step of production in-house, from cultivation to vinification, across its 15-hectare estate vineyards, producing approximately 145,000 bottles annually. Around 70% of this production is exported worldwide, with Japan as its largest export market. Since 2000, the maison has completely eliminated the use of herbicides and has actively pursued environmentally conscious initiatives, including the introduction of solar energy and a rainwater recycling system. Today, the second-generation owner Delphine Vesselle and her husband David lead the maison, continuing to express the terroir of Bouzy through wines that embody strength, refinement, and delicacy. Jean Vesselle’s signature cuvée, Cœur de Bacchus Cœur de Bacchus means “the heart of Bacchus” in French. Named as though in tribute to Bacchus, the god of wine and abundance, this cuvée is the symbolic expression of Jean Vesselle, born from the finest parcels of Bouzy Grand Cru as Champagne Extra Brut Grand Cru Cuvée Cœur de Bacchus. An Extra Brut unique to a maison where Pinot Noir accounts for 90% of plantings, it beautifully balances power and finesse. With dosage reduced to the utmost limit, its pure expression makes it an ideal partner for enhancing the delicate umami of sushi. About Ambassador Haruhiko Sanaga Cuvee J2 Advisor Haruhiko Sanaga is a Champagne specialist who holds the title of Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. In April 2026, at a certification ceremony with Maison owner Delphine Vesselle, he was appointed as an official ambassador of Jean Vesselle. This event marks the first makers dinner to be held since his appointment as ambassador. On the day, he will offer a deeper introduction to the appeal of Jean Vesselle, sharing the maison’s history, philosophy, and the passion of its producers.