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
Fresh citrus aromas with a subtle hint of white peach; swirling reveals lightly toasted rice minerality. On the palate, refined yet concentrated rice umami provides tension and balance, creating a composed and satisfying expression.
投稿日: 2026年02月09日
Aromas of fresh citrus and juicy melon are layered with calm rice minerality and refreshing green bamboo nuances. The palate is graceful and refined, offering gentle umami and fresh acidity, with a clean, refreshing impression lingering through the finish.
投稿日: 2026年02月09日
Candied apricot aromas lead, joined by roasted almond, vanilla, and faint custard notes. On the palate, rice-derived sweetness and generous acidity form a clear structure, finishing with a caramel-like nuance that lingers pleasantly on the aftertaste.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
Softly rising fresh citrus aromas are joined by gentle lactic notes, bamboo leaf, and mineral tones from the rice. The palate is lively, defined by bright acidity and refreshing rice umami, with citrus flavors reappearing cleanly on the finish.
投稿日: 2026年02月06日
Complex aroma featuring roasted mixed nuts and freshly cooked rice, followed by gentle notes of red apple. The palate is dry and tight, with a pleasant bitterness and mineral nuance lingering on the finish.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Extremely aromatic first impression dominated by white peach, melon, Camembert cheese, and gentle spice accents. The soft acidity on attack supports concentrated rice umami, forming a low-centered, well-structured body.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Aromas of ripe red apple and cream cheese with a faint smoky nuance. The palate shows soft acidity and supple texture, contrasting nicely with the round body. Gentle rice sweetness and umami emerge smoothly on the finish, leaving a refined contrast.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Fresh aromas of citrus and green apple complemented by accents of lemon verbena and bamboo. The palate is dry, with vivid acidity, refined rice umami, and a pure, transparent impression.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
The aroma centers on sweet barley, evoking custard Danish, roasted almonds, and a faint touch of apricot kernel. The palate is fresh and balanced, with integrated acidity and smooth texture for a well-rounded impression.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日
Pale, pure orange hue. Subtle notes of tart citrus, crabapple, and yellow flowers with a touch of ginger spice on rotation. Fresh acidity and fruit lead the attack, while faint tannins tighten the structure delicately, adding depth.
投稿日: 2025年11月21日