Dassai : Au-Delà

Tasting notes and advice for Dassai Au-Delà

Tasting

Appearance
Crystal-clear hue with remarkable purity.

Nose
The bouquet reveals remarkable finesse, with initial cereal notes that evolve into fruity aromas of plum and mirabelle, complemented by subtle ashy touches.

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 exceptional velvety texture with apricot kernel flavors. The finish lingers at length on delicate notes of dark chocolate and cereals, lifted by spicy hints.

Food pairings and tasting moments

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 enjoyed 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 unique velvety texture.

An exceptional Japanese sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture

Dassai, Japanese sake excellence 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 continuous production, Dassai masters exceptional rice polishing down to 23% and maintains traditional hands-on artisanal methods.

Dassai Au-Delà, the ultimate expression of Asahi Shuzo craftsmanship

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