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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
- Bottle 2Apple, White peach
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
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Sweetness
1LuminaraNot assessed
2Villa AmélieOff-dry
Body
1LuminaraNot assessed
2Villa AmélieVery light
Acidity
1LuminaraNot assessed
2Villa AmélieNot assessed
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | A rounded, buttery Chardonnay with ripe orchard fruit, gentle oak and a long, vinous finish. Its lingering warmth gives the palate unusual substance for an a… | Golden Delicious apple and white peach lead a thin, fresh, off-dry Chardonnay. Smooth in the mouth, light on the close, and short of weight in the middle. |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter | Apple, White peach |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Very light |
| Likeness | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. | The apple and white peach aromatics fit a familiar Chardonnay profile. The thin palate offers limited structural weight, so the vinous impression is stronger on the nose than in the mouth. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Napa Valley, United States | Languedoc, France |
| Evidence | ||
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-24 |