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Where they differ
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Hybrid
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Vanilla, Oak, Cream
- Bottle 2Pear, Citrus
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Body
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Acidity
1ArtisNot assessed
2French BloomBright acidity
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field |
2 French Bloom |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score | 84/100 |
84/100 |
| 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 |
| Sweetness | — | — |
| Body | — | — |
| 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. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | France | South of France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-10 |