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France

Domaine de Ménard – Colombard Sauvignon

5 November 2009
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Tasting Notes: A blend of Colombard and Sauvignon with an immediate aromatic and grapey freshness. An off-dry wine with hints of spice and pear mingle with peachiness on the finish.
This Swiss family property in the Côtes de Gascogne region has been a 10 ha vineyard since 1960 and now consists of 110 ha of vines [...]

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Cuvée Des Amandiers Blanc 2008 Vin De Pays d’Oc

14 August 2009
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Closure: Screwtop
ABV: 12%
Retailer: Majestic
Price: £4.69 Approx – Check Current Price
This is a medium dry white wine from France. Having put my nose right into the glass I immediately got citrus tones. The colour was a beautiful pale citrine colour.
The immediate flavour in the mouth is an almost sweet sensation of marzipan and for those of you [...]

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