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91
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
Consistently among the best French bubblies of late. Generous, mature aromas of overripe apple, honey and shortbread, with light toastiness. Medium-full bodied, smooth and elegant, with a tight, fine effervescence. Excellent length.
- Price:
- $61.15
- Type:
- Sparkling
- Varietal:
- Champagne
- Region:
- Champagne, France
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