Dassai : Au-Delà

Characteristics and tasting advice for Dassai Au-Delà

Tasting

Appearance
Crystal-clear hue of remarkable purity.

Nose
The bouquet shows remarkable finesse, opening on cereal notes that evolve toward fruity aromas of plum and mirabelle, lifted by subtle ashy nuances.

Palate
The attack is powerful and lively, revealing a vegetal character of fresh grass and fibrous nuances of raw wood. The mid-palate develops an exceptionally velvety texture with flavors of apricot kernel. The finish stretches out on fine notes of dark chocolate and cereals, enhanced by spicy hints.

Pairings and serving

This exceptional sake is best enjoyed between 6 and 12°C to reveal its full aromatic complexity. It pairs perfectly with Roquefort, dark chocolate, and caviar. Enthusiasts will also appreciate its harmony with sushi, sashimi, and seafood.

Mixology

An exceptional product, Dassai Au-Delà is best savored neat to fully appreciate its remarkable complexity and finesse.

Other characteristics

This junmai sake has an alcohol content of 16% and stands out for its exceptional aromatic richness and uniquely velvety texture.

An exceptional Japanese sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture

Dassai, the excellence of Japanese sake since 1948

Dassai, an exceptional Japanese sake, has been produced by the Asahi Shuzo brewery in the mountains of Yamaguchi since 1948. Saved from bankruptcy in 1984 by Sakurai Hiroshi, the company, now led by Kazuhiro Sakurai, has specialized exclusively in junmai daiginjo. Unique for its year-round production, Dassai achieves an exceptional rice-polishing ratio down to 23% and maintains manual artisanal methods.

Dassai Au-Delà, the ultimate expression of Asahi Shuzo’s savoir-faire

Dassai Au-Delà represents the most accomplished expression of Asahi Shuzo’s know-how. Created to surpass the famed Dassai 23, this ultra-premium sake perfectly reflects Dassai’s philosophy, combining tradition and technological innovation. Presented in an elegant box, this exceptional junmai showcases the technical excellence of this emblematic House. Its limited production and remarkable aromatic complexity make it one of the most sought-after sakes in the world, embodying the avant-garde vision of this contemporary Japanese brewery.