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87
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
A pleasant surprise in a mild, very French, nicely restrained, almost elegant chardonnay, with flinty apple and lemon flavours mindful of chablis. Mid-weight, tidy, substantial and fresh, with good length for the price.
- Price:
- $10.00
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Pays d’Oc
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