With a steely edge, this tight, taut wine is still maturing. It has a rich future, with generous white-fruit flavors. Textured and intense, the wine is concentrated and worth keeping. Drink from 2023. Organic and biodynamic. Roger Voss
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Price$55,Buy Now
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DesignationLa Demoiselle
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryWhite
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ImporterElite Wines Import
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Date Published5/1/2022
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