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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
This is an odd, new listing from obscure grapes (grenache blanc, roussanne, bourbelenc), priced way beyond its competition.
Is the sales magic in the crooked bottle? It does deliver subtle, gentle, well-proportioned yellow plum, star fruit, wet stone minerality and a touch of vanilla and spice (30 per cent barrel fermentation). Tension with good acidity, alcohol and light bitterness. Drink now through to 2009.
- Price:
- $28.15
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Grenache Blanc-Roussanne-Bourbelenc
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
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