Luc Belaire Rare Luxe (75cl, 12.5%)

A sparkling wine from Burgundy, France, made entirely from Chardonnay and bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is produced using the Charmat method, with secondary fermentation in pressurised tanks. Its dosage uses Chardonnay from Chablis that has spent six months maturing in Burgundy oak barrels, adding a toasty dimension and textural richness. The nose opens with grapefruit and ripe peach, followed by honeysuckle and baked brioche, with a faint toasty quality. The palate brings crisp apricot and white peach, delicate bubbles, honeysuckle sweetness and a creamy texture. The finish is medium in length, with apricot, brioche crust and citrus pith.