EAT | A New Wine Bar in Minami-Aoyama, Created by a Francophile with a Love for Japan
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January 22, 2015

EAT | A New Wine Bar in Minami-Aoyama, Created by a Francophile with a Love for Japan


EAT | A Wine Bar by Two French Francophiles


Apero Wine Bar Opens in Minami-Aoyama, Offering Rare Wines Not Imported to Japan



A new kind of French wine bar, "Apero Wine Bar," has opened in Minami-Aoyama, owned by Guillaume and Chloe, two French nationals who love Japan. The bar offers rare organic wines not imported to Japan, alongside authentic French home-style cooking made with organic ingredients from Japan.



Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu



A Virtual Trip to France from Minami-Aoyama via iPad



A unique feature of "Apero Wine Bar" is the iPad at each table. Each page explains optimal pairings of cheese and wine, stories about the wineries, the charms of each wine, and dishes that complement them. By introducing wine and food information through iPads, the bar aims to create an experience akin to visiting a winery or wine bar in France.

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The wine selection features over 80 organic French wines from more than 30 producers across France. Their commitment to wine is stringent, sourcing only from winemakers who use minimal or no chemical fertilizers in their grape cultivation. Some even employ biodynamic farming methods, incorporating celestial movements into their wine production.

The menu offers authentic French home-style dishes made with organic ingredients from Japan. While rillettes typically bring pork to mind, this establishment serves a seafood rillette made with sardines, cucumber, and lime. The daily quiche, made with seasonal ingredients available that day, is also addictively delicious. Other offerings include house-made terrines and a selection of French cheeses. Don't miss the crème caramel, made from Chloe's mother's secret recipe, or the healthy seasonal plum dessert.

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French wines possess unique characteristics that vary greatly depending on climate, grape varietal, tradition, production methods, and producer – this is the true essence of French wine. By introducing rare wines and their unique stories via iPad, guests can rediscover the allure of wine. Apero Wine Bar, where one can deeply appreciate the complexity of wine through both taste and knowledge, is set to be a delightful destination for wine enthusiasts.

Apero Wine Bar
Hours | Weekdays 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:00 PM), Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:00 PM)
*Closed Tuesdays
Address | AOYAMA346 3F, 3-4-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6325-3893