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2002 Saint-Hilaire Blanc de Blanc Sparkling White
$17

Wine Doc defends:
Alright, I know the rules said no sparkling white. But read what the label said, and you’ll see the reason for this review.

Wine label said:
Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux, France’s oldest sparkling wine. Created by the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire over 450 years ago. More than 100 years before the first Champagne was created.

Wine Doc justifies:
See? It was sparkling wine before Champagne was Champagne. Pretty cool, huh? Go here to read more about bubbly brewing history of this particular region of France.

Wine Doc reviews:
This is a sparkling wine made of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Mauzac grapes. It is dry and crisp and really enjoyable. This will mix well with any food. Frankly, it is quite a winner for the price. I like what a commenter said about this wine on another site… This wine beats the taste of true Champagnes that have half its history and four times its price!

Thanks to Wine Doc for submitting this review history lesson for Wine Blogging Wednesday #25, CHAMPAGNE, Hic!.

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