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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Alternative
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2Le Petit ÉtoiléNot yet tasted
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2 Le Petit Étoilé |
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| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | Dealcoholized German Cabernet Sauvignon under 0.5% ABV. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, lightly sweet, modest tannin, a thin and slightly sour middle, a… | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | The fruit is recognizably Cabernet. The palate is not: too thin, too sour, not enough tannin or concentration to stand in for a structured red. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Alternative |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Formulated alternative |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-19 |