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Body
- Bottle 1Medium body
- Bottle 2Light body
Acidity
- Bottle 1Moderate acidity
- Bottle 2Soft acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1LautusOff-dry
2RELAXOff-dry
Body
1LautusMedium body
2RELAXLight body
Acidity
1LautusModerate acidity
2RELAXSoft acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 86/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | 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… | 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 | Peach, Orange, Apple, Oak, Pear, Citrus | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak |
| Body Differs | Medium body | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | Soft acidity |
| Likeness | Very good: peach, apple, and light oak read as Chardonnay, not generic nonalcoholic white. | 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 | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Western Cape, South Africa | Mosel Valley, Germany |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 6 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-03 |