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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.0%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Production
- Bottle 1Hybrid
- Bottle 2Dealcoholized
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Pear, Citrus
- Bottle 2Pear, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Citrus, Mineral
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1French BloomNot assessed
2SummerlandOff-dry
Body
1French BloomNot assessed
2SummerlandNot assessed
Acidity
1French BloomBright acidity
2SummerlandNot assessed
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| 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… | Soft, fruit-forward Chardonnay with pear, apple and a citrus finish, but this bottle showed a corked, musty character. The 81/100 reflects apparent underlyin… |
| Flavor Differs | Pear, Citrus | Pear, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Acidity Differs | Bright 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. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Hybrid | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | South of France | Santa Barbara County, United States |
| Price Differs | $30+ | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-24 |