Solera MMXI, Ch. de la Selve

Name: Solera MMXI, Ch. de la Selve
Brand: Dom. de la Selve
SKU: 51063
Price: 42.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 51063 500 mL

A white wine that's gorgeous with a mildly sweet profile. Reminiscent of a Sherry due to the aging process which is a solera of barrels of many past vintages. A wild Viognier made without the addition of sulphur. Full of minerals adding a near salinity to the palate. Pair with a great plate of young and old cheeses.

$42.96/ Single Bottle

$515.52 $463.97/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Producer

Dom. de la Selve

Grape Variety

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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