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ARMILLA BLANC DE BLANC 2009 Méthode Cap Classique, WO Paarl, South Africa
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer AVONDALE
Bright medium straw colour. Fairly intense, complex, mineral-tinged, ripe lemon nose with some toasty notes. Dry, medium bodied, well structured, slightly spicy, intense, tangy, maturing, ripe lemon-apple flavours with a lingering, crisp, gently toasty, very effervescent finish. Has 11.5% alcohol and 11 g/L residual sugar with lot number L4209 on the back label. A Thanksgiving TRY WITH TURKEY selection. CSPC 451930
Type Sparkling Wine
Agent Rar Ear
Country South Africa
Region
Rating **+(89 points)
Dry, Toasty, Intense, Complex
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: Thrilling sparkling from chardonnay, 09 greater complexity than last-tasted NV, with apple, bruised pear & baked brioche character from oaking, 2 years on lees as base wine, 3 in bottle. Fresh & tangy, superbly balanced. Delicious now, will develop. Score - 4 1/2 Stars (out of 5) (Platter's South African Wine Guide, 2015) Price $ 29.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - October 1, 2016
Cases bought 104 (6 bottles per case)

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