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Body
- Bottle 1Light body
- Bottle 2Very light
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2Villa à la MerNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2Villa à la MerVery light
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2Villa à la MerNot assessed
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2 Villa à la Mer |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
63/100 |
| Verdict | A light, gently fruity sparkler with green apple, pear, and citrus aromas, bright acidity, lively bubbles, and a slightly sweet finish. | French alcohol-removed blanc de blancs from Villa à la Mer. The process is published. The glass is a gentle bead and very little flavor. |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, Citrus | — |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | Very light |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | Acidity and bubbles give it a sparkling-wine shape; the finish leans slightly sweet rather than dry. | It is built as removed wine. It does not taste like blanc de blancs, or like much wine at all. |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-09-23 |