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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus
- Bottle 2Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus
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Sweetness
1FreNot assessed
2LautusOff-dry
Body
1FreNot assessed
2LautusMedium body
Acidity
1FreNot assessed
2LautusModerate acidity
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
86/100 |
| 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… | The most complete Lautus still white in this tasting: peach and orange on the nose, pear–citrus–vanilla on a soft creamy mid-palate, finishing fresh and ligh… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus | Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | — | Moderate acidity |
| Likeness | Apple, pear and a rounded texture suggest Chardonnay, but the flavors lack concentration and staying power. | Very good: peach, apple, and light oak read as Chardonnay, not generic nonalcoholic white. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 5 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-18 |