Dassai 45 Sparkling

Crafted with precision and finesse, Dassai 45 Sparkling is a sparkling junmai daiginjo nigori sake that delicately blends a creamy texture with a fruity richness and a slight lactic nuance. The characteristic milky hue of nigori sake, due to fine rice residues, immediately catches the eye, heralding an exceptional taste experience.

On opening, the sake releases a bouquet reminiscent of the milky sweetness of yoghurt, combined with the subtleties of white and exotic fruits such as grapes and pears, as well as a discreet note of fennel offering a vegetal touch of aniseed. The bubbles, forming a delicate, slightly tickling mousse, quickly dissipate to give way to a robust, creamy entry, dominated by the chestnut notes from the koji. The palate is then enveloped in a palette of flavors, offering nuances of white peach, Williams pear and a sweetness reminiscent of English candy. The rice residues contribute to a creamy, luxurious texture, reminiscent of almond milk, leaving a subtle trace of sweetness on the finish.

Made from Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished to an impressive 45% of its original grain, this sake can be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif to add a Japanese touch, or as an accompaniment to fruity or chocolate desserts.

Note: we recommend storing this sake in a cool place to preserve its delicate flavors and unique character. Particularly fine and delicate, this sake requires several serving steps: it has to be kept in the fridge to be served fresh, and before serving, it is recommended to gently turn the bottle 1 to 2 times to homogenize the mixture as illustrated in this video of the brand (in Japanese).