BEAU VIVA: the alcohol-free rosé bubbly you’ll want to know
Whether you’re bringing Dry January forward by a month, are pregnant or simply don’t fancy a pounding head the next morning: alcohol-free is hot. Especially in the form of a good glass of bubbly. Because let’s be honest: a toast with sparkling water always feels a little like applauding with one hand. Luckily, there’s BEAU VIVA 0.0%, an alcohol-free sparkling rosé that really does have something to celebrate.
French finesse in a 0.0% bubbly
BEAU VIVA comes from none other than Maison Saint Aix, the makers of the iconic AIX Rosé from Provence. And you can taste it. This sparkling rosé is anything but lemonade with airs: it’s an elegant blend of Colombard and a touch of Merlot, first vinified as real wine and then cleverly dealcoholised. Not by watering down the wine, but using an expensive technique: vacuum distillation. This removes the alcohol molecules while keeping the aroma and flavour intact.
Cheers without the alcohol: what does it taste like?
Quite a lot, actually. BEAU VIVA is pale pink in the glass, has fine bubbles, smells of rose petals, citrus and fresh strawberries, and tastes of grapefruit, raspberry and a hint of minerality. Not overly sweet, but fresh, crisp and balanced. And – also not unimportant – you can wake up fresh and fruity the next day.
Delicious wine at the table
This rosé isn’t just delicious on its own; it’s also surprisingly versatile at the table. Think:
Grilled tuna, shrimp cocktail
- Quick Asian fish cakes by Jamie Oliver
Festive desserts with strawberries and raspberries
Where to buy BEAU VIVA alcohol-free sparkling rosé
BEAU VIVA 0.0% is a stylish, festive bubbly without alcohol, but with everything you expect from a good rosé: freshness, depth and elegance. Perfect with Christmas dinner, at an end-of-year drinks gathering or as a non-alcoholic alternative to your classic glass of champagne. You can find this beauty at BoVino, Perfecte Wijn, Wijnkoperij Henri Bloem, de Bijenkorf and Hart’s Wijnhandel, among others. Price: €29.90 per bottle.
But wait, €29.90 for a bottle without alcohol?
That may seem expensive, but there’s a good reason for it. To make alcohol-free wine, you first have to make regular wine (which costs money), and then use expensive equipment to remove the alcohol again. A more expensive production process and lower excise duties don’t always cancel each other out. But for anyone who wants to drink mindfully without compromising on flavour, BEAU VIVA is worth every penny.
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