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Where they differ
Sweetness
- Bottle 1Dry
- Bottle 2Dry
- Bottle 3Off-dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 30.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral
- Bottle 2Green apple, Lemon, Blossom, Citrus
- Bottle 3Bready, Pear, Apple
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
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2La Petite VictoireLight body
3Society De La RassiNot assessed
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2La Petite VictoireNot assessed
3Society De La RassiBright acidity
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2 La Petite Victoire |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
82/100 |
87/100 |
| 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… |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Green apple, Lemon, Blossom, Citrus | Bready, Pear, Apple |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Bright acidity |
| 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. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.5% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | California, United States | Coteaux de Béziers, France | La Mancha, Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 250 ml (8.4 fl oz can) | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 4 sources | 6 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-24 |