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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
This is a new listing. The sauvignon blanc is the best of the four plastic-bottled Yellow Jersey varietals from Boisset. With grapes sourced from the Loire region, the wine is light, fresh and sweetish, with green apple and lime flavours. There is some wet stone on the finish. Good length.
- Price:
- $14.95
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Region:
- Pays du Jardin de la France
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