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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.05%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1LeitzNot yet tasted
2RELAXOff-dry
3St. RegisOff-dry
Body
1LeitzNot yet tasted
2RELAXLight body
3St. RegisMedium body
Acidity
1LeitzNot yet tasted
2RELAXSoft acidity
3St. RegisBright acidity
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
1 Leitz |
3 St. Regis |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | |||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 81/100 |
80/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay with green apple, ripe pear, and subtle citrus. Light fizz refreshes a sweet, softly acidic palate, though the thin… | Dealcoholized Chardonnay under 0.5% ABV — pear, apricot, and floral on the nose; medium-bodied, supple, lightly sweet with fresh acidity; medium finish of pe… |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak | Pear, Apricot, Floral, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Research record | Light body | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | Soft acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Research record | The fruit hints at Chardonnay, but the light body, sweetness, soft acidity, and short finish leave it less convincing as a traditional wine. | Solid Chardonnay likeness — fruit and acid in balance, oak as a soft frame rather than a barrel dump. |
| Category | Wine | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.05% | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method | Vacuum distillation | Vacuum distillation | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Pfalz, Germany | Mosel Valley, Germany | South of France |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 3 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-03 |