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
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
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