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l'Orpailleur Blanc 2012 Wine Review

l'Orpailleur Blanc 2012

l'Orpailleur Blanc 2012

Quebec, Canada

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $17.45

Drink: 2013-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 11%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: l'Orpailleur

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Reviews and Ratings

Patrick Ayotte rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Slightly colored. Fresh nose of Granny Smith apples, lemon and green notes, close in style of a Sancerre (only with the nose though). On palate, the flavors are less precise, but the citrus fruit is there with a nice acidity making the wine enjoyable. Made of Seyval Blanc and Vidal grapes, alcohol level of 11,5%
Tom Vigeant reviewed this wine as follows:

The 2012 effort from this great Quebec producer is a 55% seyval blanc and 45% vidal blend. Light bodied and refreshing, notes of apple with floral undertones. Great as an aperitif, it will also do well with summer salads, shellfish and grilled tilapia served with an exotic fruit salsa.

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