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2014: THE F+R PICKS. LA PETITE EGLISE
Mention the name Denis Durantou and the word that will most often come up is “genius”. A tasting at his flagship property Eglise-Clinet is always a treat: not only are all of Denis’ wines of remarkable quality, one always feels that one is learning something, even if only through being in his presence. Denis is famed for both Eglise-Clinet and ...
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