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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear
- Bottle 2Peach, Grapefruit, Lemon, Green apple, Citrus, Mineral
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1LautusDry
2UBYNot assessed
Body
1LautusLight body
2UBYLight body
Acidity
1LautusBright acidity
2UBYBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
80/100 |
| Verdict | Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc shape without the sugar trap: gooseberry and lime, bright citrus on the palate, clean lingering lime on the exit. | White peach, grapefruit and bright citrus acidity make a fresh, easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and competent, but light on concentration, texture and c… |
| Flavor Differs | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear | Peach, Grapefruit, Lemon, Green apple, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Likeness | Very good: chilled, it reads as Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic nonalcoholic white. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Western Cape, South Africa | Gascogne, France |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 5 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-21 |