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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.3%
- Bottle 20.0%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
- Bottle 4<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Vanilla, Oak, Cream
- Bottle 3Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus
- Bottle 4Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2ArtisNot assessed
3LautusOff-dry
4LuminaraNot assessed
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2ArtisNot assessed
3LautusMedium body
4LuminaraNot assessed
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2ArtisNot assessed
3LautusModerate acidity
4LuminaraNot assessed
| Field |
1 Almost Zero |
3 Lautus |
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| Taste | ||||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
84/100 |
86/100 |
87/100 |
| Verdict | An alcohol-free Chardonnay of apple, pear, and light citrus. Soft and slightly sweet, with gentle acidity, a touch of vanilla, and a simple, clean, lightly f… | Vanilla and a light toasted oak, then a creamy sip that turns toward toast. The finish lingers. The profile is Chardonnay by texture and oak, not by fruit. | The most complete Lautus still white in this tasting: peach and orange on the nose, pear–citrus–vanilla on a soft creamy mid-palate, finishing fresh and ligh… | A rounded, buttery Chardonnay with ripe orchard fruit, gentle oak and a long, vinous finish. Its lingering warmth gives the palate unusual substance for an a… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla | Vanilla, Oak, Cream | Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — | Off-dry | — |
| Body Differs | — | — | Medium body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | — | Moderate acidity | — |
| Likeness | The grape reads clearly. Apple, pear, and vanilla sit in a Chardonnay register, but the structure is lighter than wine and the glass is simpler than the grape usually is. | Vanilla, a creamy texture, and toasted oak are familiar Chardonnay cues, and they hold together as a style. The likeness is in that oak-and-cream profile, not in fruit. | Very good: peach, apple, and light oak read as Chardonnay, not generic nonalcoholic white. | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. |
| Alcohol & production | ||||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.3% | 0.0% | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Product facts | ||||
| Origin | South Africa | France | Western Cape, South Africa | Napa Valley, United States |
| Bottle size | 750 mL (single bottle) | 750 ml | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Producer documented | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 4 sources | 6 sources | 7 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-10 |