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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
This full-flavoured bubbly belongs to the traditional school, such as Bollinger and Krug. High-toned, nutty, toasty aromas, with honey and overripe apple. The wine is full-flavoured, with crisp and fine effervescence, acidity and outstanding length.
- Price:
- $54.10
- Type:
- Sparkling
- Varietal:
- Champagne
- Region:
- Champagne, France
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