L10 Extra Brut

Volume: 750ml
ABV: 11.6%

£25.50

Member Price: £20.40

L10 · LIONEL MESSI · ARGENTINA · A LEGENDARY FAREWELL

Created in collaboration with Lionel Messi and Bodegas Bianchi, L10 Extra Brut brings together 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from vineyards in San Rafael, Mendoza. Produced using the traditional Champenoise method and aged for 12 months on its lees, it combines the freshness and elegance of Chardonnay with the structure of Pinot Noir, showing delicate bubbles, white peach, minerality and toasted bread on the nose. Now, following Messi's retirement from international football after 21 remarkable years representing Argentina, L10 takes on an added sense of significance — a sparkling wine connected to one of football's greatest-ever players and to the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022. The L10 project was also developed in collaboration with the Leo Messi Foundation, with the wines created to support its social programmes benefiting children.

A refined Argentine Extra Brut connected to Lionel Messi's extraordinary legacy — a fitting bottle to raise in celebration of football's greatest No. 10.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale yellow-green with delicate golden hues and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.
Nose: Fresh and elegant, with white peach, mineral notes and delicate toasted-bread character from its time on the lees.
Palate: Fresh, balanced and beautifully textured, with lively acidity, creamy mousse and a refined combination of ripe fruit and mineral freshness.
Finish: Long, smooth and refreshing, with creamy texture, bright acidity and subtle toast lingering on the palate.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Excellent with oysters, shellfish, sushi, ceviche, fresh seafood, soft cheeses and light canapés.
Suggested Occasions: A sophisticated aperitif for celebrations, dinner parties and special occasions — particularly when you want a bottle with a great story attached.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: Perfect for watching Argentina, the Champions League, the World Cup or any occasion celebrating Lionel Messi and the beautiful game.

Details

Style: Traditional-method Extra Brut sparkling wine
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Appellation: San Rafael
Producer: Bodegas Bianchi
Vineyard: Finca Doña Elsa & Finca Las Paredes
Grape Variety: 60% Chardonnay · 40% Pinot Noir
Closure: Cork
Drinking Window: 2025–2027
Serving Temp: 6–8°C
Decanting Advice: No decanting required
Cellaring Potential: 1–2 years; best enjoyed for its freshness and vibrant character
Production Quantity: Limited Edition

“A brilliant bottle for a big occasion. The wine itself is beautifully fresh and elegant, but knowing it is connected to Messi makes it feel like something much more special. There’s a real sense of occasion to opening it — particularly now, with the end of his international career marking the close of such an extraordinary chapter for Argentina and football.” - Andrew P