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Year: 2009
Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Millesime 2009
Vintage
2009
Epernay
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Devaux
Devaux Cuvée D Millesime '09
Vintage
2009
Côte des Bar
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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