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Francois Raquillet Mercurey Les Veleys 2015

Francois Raquillet Mercurey Les Veleys 2015
$38.99

SKU 5560

750ml

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A single acre of old vines produce a 5-10 year vin de garde: powerful, solid wine with robust black fruit, spicy length, and moody minerality, enabling it to work well with hearty fare.
Category Red Wine
Varietal
Region France, Burgundy, Mercurey
Brand Francois Raquillet

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