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88
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
The Loire Valley makes more bubbly than the Champagne region, but based on the chenin blanc grape instead of chardonnay and pinot noir. Light, slim, dry and crisp but not austere, with subtle pear-quince fruit and chalky mineral notes consistent with the Loire’s limestone soils. Very fresh, very good length.
- Price:
- $19.15
- Type:
- Sparkling
- Varietal:
- Chenin Blanc
- Region:
- Loire Valley, France
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