Yuya Kondo
L’écrin Group General Manager/Executive Sommelier
Profile
After graduating from university in 2012, Yuya Kondo joined the Ginza L'Écrin main branch of the L'Écrin Group as a commis de rang. In 2014, during the restaurant’s temporary closure for renovations, he honed his sommelier skills at hotels in Tokyo and Michelin-starred restaurants in France. In 2019, he returned to the Ginza L'Écrin main branch as a sommelier. In 2020, he was appointed Chef Sommelier at the same establishment, and in 2021, he became the Beverage Manager for the L'Écrin Group. Since January 2023, he has been serving in his current position. Qualifications CPA Cheese Professional (2014) Maître de Canardier (2015) J.S.A. Sommelier (2016) A.S.I. International Sommelier Diploma (2018) Awards 2nd Chablis Cup, Chablis Prize (2017) 7th J.S.A. Sommelier Scholarship, Excellence Award (2018) Pommery Sommelier Competition, Winner (2019) 3rd Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur Sommelier Competition, Winner (2019) 9th All Japan Best Sommelier Competition, 3rd Place (2020) Leeuwin Estate "The Art of Fine Wine" Prize (2021) Trophée Angelus 2023, Winner (2023)
Reviews
Refreshing aromas of citrus, white peach, and lemon verbena herbs. On the palate, juicy acidity like biting into fresh citrus combines with pleasant bitterness, giving clarity and a lively texture.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
A neutral first impression, with restrained aromas of cucumber and light esters. The palate opens with rice-driven sweetness and umami, while the mid-palate to finish brings firmer alcohol presence that grips the tongue.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Juicy aromas of white peach, pear, and floral tones unfold, joined by firm mineral nuances and fresh herbal accents of dill. The palate is stretched by refined acidity that shapes structure, with rice umami and mineral flavors bringing balance.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh aromas of green apple, bamboo, and elderflower, lifted by delicate rice minerality. The palate is lively with juicy acidity, balanced by rice umami and refined sweetness.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh, fruity aromas of tart citrus and white peach, lifted by lemon verbena and fresh herbs. On the palate, citrus-driven acidity and pleasant bitterness evoke biting into fresh fruit, with a juicy texture that leaves a bright, precise impression.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Fresh aromas of blueberry and mulberry, layered with rose and linden flowers, creating a youthful and vibrant impression. The palate balances fresh acidity and tannins with ripe fruit, finishing with a lively, floral aftertaste.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日
Ripe grapefruit and green apple at the core, accented by honeysuckle and white floral notes. Fresh acidity lifts the fruit, creating a lively and refreshing impression.
投稿日: 2025年10月07日