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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Pear, Citrus
- Bottle 2Bready
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2Jörg GeigerNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2Jörg GeigerNot assessed
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2Jörg GeigerNot assessed
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
87/100 |
| Verdict | A light, gently fruity sparkler with green apple, pear, and citrus aromas, bright acidity, lively bubbles, and a slightly sweet finish. | Jörg Geiger's Blanc de Blanc is organic Chardonnay and Colombard, bottle-fermented and aged two years on the lees before vacuum distillation: brioche, apple,… |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, Citrus | Bready |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | Acidity and bubbles give it a sparkling-wine shape; the finish leans slightly sweet rather than dry. | Lees-aged blanc de blancs, not fruit soda. Brioche and baked apple over a fine mousse, with a toasty finish that outlasts the fruit. The extra mid-palate weight is what makes it read as wine. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Vin de France | Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-07 |