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2 Thomson & Scott
Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay
86/100
Tasted
Remove Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling ChardonnayThe short version
Where they differ
Sweetness
- Bottle 1Dry
- Bottle 2Off-dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral
- Bottle 2Apple, Lemon
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1BuzzkillDry
2Thomson & ScottOff-dry
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2Thomson & ScottLight body
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2Thomson & ScottNot assessed
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
86/100 |
| Verdict | Citrus, green apple, pear, and floral on a crisp, fizzy, minerally frame — dry, lemony, clean close. | Organic La Mancha Chardonnay, dealcoholized, then lightly carbonated. Pale, crisp, and modestly sweet — with a documented alcohol-removal step. |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Apple, Lemon |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Off-dry |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | Good: reads as sparkling Blanc de Blancs — citrus-apple fruit, bead, and dry clean finish. | A wine that fermented, then lost the alcohol. Ripe apple, lemon peel, and a faint pastry note that never becomes brioche. The mousse is fine enough for a toast. The body is slender, and the close turns sugary if the glass sits. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Castilla–La Mancha, Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 250 ml (8.4 fl oz can) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 4 sources | 11 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-20 |