Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2004 (4) Philipponnat, Clos de Goisses 2004 (2) Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006 (4) Salon, Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2007 Damaged label (1)

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