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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Hybrid
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus
- Bottle 2Pear, Citrus
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1FreNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Body
1FreNot assessed
2French BloomNot assessed
Acidity
1FreNot assessed
2French BloomBright acidity
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Soft apple and pear meet an agreeable, rounded texture. Muted aromatic expression, low flavor intensity and a short finish leave Fre Chardonnay drinkable but… | 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 | Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus | Pear, Citrus |
| Sweetness | — | — |
| Body | — | — |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Apple, pear and a rounded texture suggest Chardonnay, but the flavors lack concentration and staying power. | 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 Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | South of France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 5 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-10 |