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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.0%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Production
- Bottle 1Hybrid
- Bottle 2Dealcoholized
Acidity
- Bottle 1Bright acidity
- Bottle 2Soft acidity
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1French BloomNot assessed
2RELAXOff-dry
Body
1French BloomNot assessed
2RELAXLight body
Acidity
1French BloomBright acidity
2RELAXSoft acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | 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… | An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay with green apple, ripe pear, and subtle citrus. Light fizz refreshes a sweet, softly acidic palate, though the thin… |
| Flavor Differs | Pear, Citrus | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Soft acidity |
| Likeness | 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. | The fruit hints at Chardonnay, but the light body, sweetness, soft acidity, and short finish leave it less convincing as a traditional wine. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Hybrid | Dealcoholized |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | South of France | Mosel Valley, Germany |
| Price Differs | $30+ | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 4 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-03 |