Domaine des Baumard Trie Speciale Savennieres 2003
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The 2003 Savennieres Trie Speciale, picked in a few "tries" (that's to say, successive passes through the vineyard, selecting only the ripest fruit), evokes a sweet, exotic bouquet with aromas of pineapple, lychee, dried apricot, honey, almonds and spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and opulent, it’s long and gourmand with a fleshy, slightly bitter finish.
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