Perle de la Roche, Dom. de la Roche - NV

Name: Perle de la Roche, Dom. de la Roche
Brand: Dom. de la Roche
SKU: 40671
Price: 21.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 40671 750 mL

A sparkling dry wine from the Loire Valley that's made in the traditional method and is aged on the lees for 18 monnths before disgorgement. Made mostly of Chardonnay that's blended wtih the local Melon de Bourgogne grape. Aromatic, quince dominates, with a dry finish. The vines are planted on soils that are clay and gneiss based.

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$263.52 $237.17/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Nantes

Producer

Dom. de la Roche

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Melon de Bourgogne

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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