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88
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Château des Charmes has done well with this “minor” Burgundian variety. Fresh, youthful apple and pear, with smoky, floral overtones. Vibrant, light to mid-weight dry white, with racy acidity. Well balanced with good length. Now through 2009.
- Price:
- $13.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Aligoté
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
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