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松阪牛 · 日本三大和牛
Matsusaka
Wagyu
THE KING OF WAGYU · THE THREE GREATS · VIRGIN BULLS
MIE · 三重 · MATSUSAKA · ISE
THE KING OF WAGYU
The most expensive
beef in the world
beef in the world
Matsusaka, in Mie Prefecture, holds a world record: the most expensive beef ever sold at auction — up to 50 million yen per head.
This wagyu is one of Japan's three great historic wagyu breeds, alongside Kobe and Omi. Its legendary status has remained intact for three centuries.
Unique criterion: only virgin bulls can bear the authentic label — no other prefecture follows this rule.
THE TERROIR OF ISE
Between sea
and sanctuary
and sanctuary
Matsusaka is located between Ise Bay and the sacred mountains that house Japan's oldest Shinto shrine.
Mild climate, marine humidity, protected pastures. Cattle there receive a ritualized diet: manual massages, craft beer, fermented grains.
Each breeder owns only a handful of animals. Breeding lasts over 36 months — unique in the world.
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松阪牛
The most expensive beef in the world. Three centuries of tradition, thirty-six months of breeding, zero compromise.
MATSUSAKA-USHI · MIE · WORLD NO.1
TASTING · EXCLUSIVE GRADE A5
The king
of wagyu
of wagyu
36+
MONTHS
OF BREEDING
OF BREEDING
3
GREAT HISTORIC
WAGYU
WAGYU
A5
MINIMUM
GRADE
GRADE
100%
VIRGIN
BULLS
BULLS
MATSUSAKA-USHI · 松阪 · GRADE A5
ISE BAY · MIE
RITUAL BREEDING · 36 MONTHS
THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Three centuries
of legend
of legend
1689
GENROKU ERA
First mentions of Matsusaka beef on the roads of Edo and Ise.
1872
MEIJI RESTORATION
Matsusaka joins Japan's three great historic wagyu breeds.
1935
OFFICIAL PROTOCOL
Codification of the label: virgin bulls only, minimum 36 months.
2002
WORLD RECORD
Bull sold for 50 million yen — the most expensive beef ever sold.
CERTIFICATION & STANDARDS
Lineage, genetics,
traceability
traceability
VIRGIN BULLS ONLY
Only non-breeding bulls can bear the label. Unique criterion in the world.
36 MONTHS OF BREEDING
Record finishing time. Ultimate marbling development.
GRADE A5
Maximum grade, BMS 10+ required for the premium Matsusaka-ushi label.
RITUAL BREEDING
Manual massages, craft beer, fermented grains — traditions passed down for centuries.
FRENCH DISTRIBUTION · EUROPE EXCLUSIVE
FOOD HUB, sole European distributor of Matsusaka Wagyu
Ribeye, sirloin, prime cuts — A5 exclusively. Available vacuum-packed, by order, for gastronomy professionals. Extremely limited stock.