November 4, 2026
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CATHERINE & PIERRE BRETON

“La Dilettante” Brut NV Vouvray

Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

The first three words I think of when describing this excellent very dry Brut are: crisp, crisp, crisp. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

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