(ほうじゅん)

ほうじゅん
na-adjective, noun
mellow; full-bodied; rich in flavor
formalfooddrink
1. mellow; full-bodied; rich and fragrant
describes drinks (especially wine and sake) or food that has a rich, well-developed flavor and aroma
芳醇(ほうじゅん)ワイン(たの)しむ
To enjoy a full-bodied wine.
この(さけ)芳醇(ほうじゅん)(かお)する
This sake has a rich aroma.
A whisky with mellow flavor from years of aging.

Usage

Primarily used to describe alcoholic beverages (wine, sake, whisky) and sometimes coffee, cheese, or other aged/fermented products.
A refined, literary word often found in product descriptions and wine/sake reviews. Implies quality and sophistication.

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