Lautus Chardonnay is a non-alcoholic white wine from South Africa made from dealcoholized wine with added grape sugars, sulfur dioxide and glycerol. A 750 ml bottle contains less than 0.5% ABV and sells for $19.99.
This wine is sumptuous and elegant and a great example of an accomplished drink with personality, character and complexity. It’s a classic example of the style that will be a crowd-pleaser.
A savoury journey unfolds on the dry, elegant palate, offering a wonderful linear minerality which evolves gracefully into a nutty, bittersweet finale. Well-balanced and deeply layered, with a beautiful interplay between refreshing acidity and fruity sweetness.
