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Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Hybrid
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Vanilla, Oak, Cream
- Bottle 2Pear, Citrus
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
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Sweetness
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Body
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Acidity
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomBright acidity
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2 French Bloom |
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| Taste | ||
| Verdict | 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. | French Bloom's Le Blanc is a classic-method-dealcoholized French Chardonnay sparkling: organic, 0.0% ABV, blended with organic grape juice and a lemon accent… |
| Flavor Differs | Vanilla, Oak, Cream | Pear, Citrus |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | 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. | Chablis-adjacent in the mineral line under pear and soft citrus. The mid-palate has real body, orchard fruit over a steely weight, and the close is bone-dry. It holds as sparkling wine past the aroma. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | France | South of France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-10 |