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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
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Sweetness
1FreNot assessed
2OddbirdOff-dry
Body
1FreNot assessed
2OddbirdNot assessed
Acidity
1FreNot assessed
2OddbirdNot assessed
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Apple, pear, lemon, and light floral notes meet lively bubbles, moderate acidity, and a clean but short finish. | A Swedish brand's French-made sparkling Blanc de Blancs, aged 12 months in oak before the alcohol is vacuum-distilled out. Reads closer to Champagne-style th… |
| Flavor Differs | — | Green apple |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Likeness | — | The oak is in the aroma before the fruit: honeyed, a little toasty, green apple and Meyer lemon under it. Velvety bubbles and a fuller body carry ripe pear, mango, and citrus. Toast and honey come back on a creamy close. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | St. Helena, California (Napa County), United States | Languedoc-Roussillon, France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-09-23 |