2019 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc
Tasting Notes ~
The nose combines fine saline notes, white flowers, eucalyptus and lemon verbena. An aromatic palette that is found in the mouth with a tension carried by balanced acidity and a mineral finish.
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