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Sauvignon “Grain d’Automne” Pay’s d’Oc IGP Domaine Bergon, 2018
£9.50
This wine is sourced from vineyards near the town of Beziers. Very fresh grassy Sauvignon grape character. Full rich flavour with good acidity.
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