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Côtes du Rhône "La Bouveau", Dom. Saint Damien - 2017

Name: Côtes du Rhône "La Bouveau", Dom. Saint Damien
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 41917
Price: 18.98 USD
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Item # 41917 750mL

A blend made mostly from Syrah (80%) alongside Cinsault and Viognier. The strong presence of Syrah adds to the spicy complex nature on the palate.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Côtes du Rhône

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Syrah

Cinsault

Viognier

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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