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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
Basic côtes du rhône quite
similar to beaujolais. Youthful, berry-plummy fruit with licorice and pepper. Light to medium bodied, fruity and supple, with a dry, slightly gritty finish. Best 2008 to 2010.
- Price:
- $12.30
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Côtes du Rhône
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
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