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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Pear, Citrus
- Bottle 2Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2SelbachNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2SelbachLight body
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2SelbachBright acidity
| Field | ||
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | A light, gently fruity sparkler with green apple, pear, and citrus aromas, bright acidity, lively bubbles, and a slightly sweet finish. | Fragrant apple and white peach, rounded citrus and orchard fruit, and a gentle sparkle. Noticeable sweetness is lifted by lively acidity, with citrus and lig… |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, Citrus | Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Likeness | Acidity and bubbles give it a sparkling-wine shape; the finish leans slightly sweet rather than dry. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Membrane / cold filtration |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Vin de France | Mosel, Germany |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-18 |