Le Rosé Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine

Why it works as a gift

A bottle is the classic hostess gift, but at most gatherings someone isn't drinking: a guest who is driving, pregnant, or simply taking a break. French Bloom Le Rosé lets that person share the same toast from the same kind of bottle, which is the point of bringing something sparkling in the first place.

Its base is organic wine. French Bloom says its grapes are grown in Limoux, in the Languedoc, and the organic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir base wines are dealcoholized afterwards by low-temperature vacuum distillation in three stages, down to 0.0%. The ingredients it lists are French sparkling Gensac spring water, organic white grape juice, dealcoholized organic wine, lemon juice and natural grape flavor. It is certified organic and vegan, with no added sugar and no added sulfites, according to the maker.

Against the obvious alternatives at this budget, a mid-priced Champagne or a sweet sparkling juice, this sits in between: a serious-looking bottle that includes everyone. It works best as a considered gesture to a host you know is cutting back, or alongside a bottle with alcohol.

Who it’s for

• A host who is pregnant, sober or taking a month off alcohol and still wants a toast at midnight
• A family gathering where some relatives don't drink but still want a glass for the toast
• A friend celebrating a birthday or a new job who has stopped drinking
• A colleague's party where you don't know everyone's habits and want a bottle that suits all of them

Skip it if

• The host prefers traditional Champagne and sees alcohol-free wine as a compromise
• You would be giving it to someone who doesn't drink without knowing how they feel about wine-style drinks; some prefer nothing that resembles alcohol
• You want a bottle for a collector to age; this is one to open at the table

Giving it

• French Bloom suggests serving it well chilled (2–4 °C) in a flute; bring it cold if you can
• Pair it with the Riedel Ti Amo flutes from the Shnoop catalog for a complete toast
• If the host may drink, bring it alongside a bottle with alcohol so everyone has a choice

The facts

Alcohol

0.0%

Wine base

Organic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Limoux, Languedoc, dealcoholized by low-temperature vacuum distillation

Ingredients

French sparkling Gensac spring water, organic white grape juice, dealcoholized organic wine, lemon juice, natural grape flavor

Claims

Certified organic, vegan, gluten-free; no added sugar, sulfites or preservatives

Per 100 ml

19 kcal; 4.2 g sugars

Bottle

750 ml

Serving

Chilled, 2–4 °C, in a flute

Consider instead

• Riedel Ti Amo Champagne Flutes, Set of Four —