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Rose Frizant, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc
£23.95
A deliciously drinkable pink from the Languedoc’s most famous producer.
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Manseng (and others), is made in the same way as Prosecco. It’s light and fruity but with a serious side that shows it’s pedigree.
Perfect aperitif on a sunny afternoon in the garden.
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