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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.3%
- Bottle 20.0%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Alternative
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | A dealcoholized Cabernet of black cherry, plum, and blackberry. Soft and slightly sweet, with light acidity, gentle tannin, and a simple, lightly dry dark-fr… | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Cherry, Plum, Blackberry, Dark fruit | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | — | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | The aroma sits in a Cabernet register. The palate is softer and slightly sweet, and the tannin is too gentle to supply the usual frame. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Alternative |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Formulated alternative |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-19 |