Besserat de Bellefon
Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec
Sec (Low Bar Pressure)
NV
Epernay
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Club Price $103.55 (?)
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A. Margaine
A. Margaine 'Le Demi-Sec' Premier Cru
Demi-Sec
Villers-Marmery
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Club Price $89.30 (?)
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Geoffroy
Geoffroy Elixir
Demi-Sec
NV
Aÿ
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Club Price $84.55 (?)
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