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85
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
Deep yellow, full-throttle, overly sweet, almost Australian style of chardonnay, with opulent sweet pineapple fruit, loads of oak-driven toast and clove spice. Full, creamy, soft and hot on the finish. Excellent length. LCBO 619270
- Price:
- $15.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Pays d’Oc
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