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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 30.5%
- Bottle 4<0.5%
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1BuzzkillDry
2La Petite VictoireDry
3Society De La RassiOff-dry
4St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2La Petite VictoireLight body
3Society De La RassiNot assessed
4St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2La Petite VictoireNot assessed
3Society De La RassiBright acidity
4St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
| Field |
2 La Petite Victoire |
4 St. Buena Vida |
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| Taste | ||||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Tasted | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
82/100 |
87/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | Citrus, green apple, pear, and floral on a crisp, fizzy, minerally frame — dry, lemony, clean close. | Green apple, lemon, and white flowers, then a crisp, light, dry-leaning palate with fine bubbles. The finish is clean and short-medium, with citrus left behind. | Doughy aromas and delicate pear and apple introduce a sparkling Chardonnay whose gentle sweetness gives way to lively acidity and a lingering, mouthwatering… | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Green apple, Lemon, Blossom, Citrus | Bready, Pear, Apple | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Dry | Off-dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | — | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Bright acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | Good: reads as sparkling Blanc de Blancs — citrus-apple fruit, bead, and dry clean finish. | It drinks like a light brut: crisp, dry-leaning, fine bubbles, fruit kept to green apple, lemon, and white flowers. | Doughy aromas, delicate apple and pear, and a persistent tart finish give a convincing sparkling-wine impression. Gentle sweetness remains in balance as acidity builds through the sip. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | ||||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.5% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation | Other documented method |
| Product facts | ||||
| Origin | California, United States | Coteaux de Béziers, France | La Mancha, Spain | Campo de Calatrava, Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ | $30+ | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 250 ml (8.4 fl oz can) | 750 ml | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Producer documented | Bottle verified | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 4 sources | 6 sources | 8 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 |