Wine: 1999 Saint-Véran "Les Vieilles Vignes"

Producer: Domaine Saumaize-Michelin (Vergisson)

Comment: Exquisite aromatics of white flowers, notes of honey and rosemary plus rich, full, detailed flavors and surprisingly good length. St. Véran can often be quite ordinary but this is distinctive with an excellent fruit/acid balance that nicely offsets the fat on the finish. Very impressive quality and this 99 offers real breed plus at about $15, it offers outstanding value. 88/2002-6

U.S. Importer: Atherton Wine Imports - San Jose, CA

Suggested Price: $14.95

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