This lovely organic (but not mentioned) Gamay, brims with youthful charming fruit. Deeply coloured, with typical scents of cinnamon candy, ripe cherry and potato skin. Light bodied as expected, but surprisingly flavourful with good balance and length. Try this very well priced red with your favorite cold cuts and dried sausages. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 18 $
Code SAQ: 329532
Score : 88/100
A classic blend from the southern Rhône Valley : Grenache (70 %), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10 %). This sun soaked red from Lirac, neighbours the highly reputed Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Juicy field berries with earthy, floral and animal scents. Well balanced, with tons of ripe charming rich flavours that linger. Try this flavourful, great value red with your favorite Italian sausage pizza. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 25,25 $
Code SAQ: 11293970
Score : 90/100
Bursting with ripe flavours from the 2018 vintage, this lovely Morgon is from in the reputed Corcelette vineyard. Deeply coloured, the slightly woody nose brims with dark berry aromas. Quite structured with firm tannins, a solid Gamay that will age well (4 to 5 years). Flavourful, with good length, it should match perfectly with a mushroom risotto.
Country : France
Price : 26,45 $
Code SAQ: 13863817
Score : 89/100
A hefty Chinon very typical of the 2018 vintage. Deep purple colour, the nose displays dark berry aromas with animal, vegetal and floral hints. Decant the wine an hour before to enhance its ripe accents and flavours. Quite rich and structured with firm tannins, it will age favourably 5 to 8 years. Medium to full bodied with good extract and length, try this tasty organic Chinon with a simply grilled beef filet. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 32,25 $
Code SAQ: 10257555
Score : 91/100
Since the famous 1976 Paris blind tasting of Napa Valley reds versus Crus Classés from Bordeaux, surprising results are common. In numerous occasions such tastings have greatly amazed experts and aficionados alike. This high quality comparative tasting of wines from (respectively) reputed vintages (90 & 91) was a first @Les Conseillers du Vin.
When it comes to fine reds that offer richness and elegance, for the past few centuries, Bordeaux stood alone at the top! But times have changed, the evolution of the Bordeaux style paired with the amazing results from hard working and determined Napa Valley producers announced a fierce competition
Clisson is one of the 10 communal Muscadets. According to experts, Clisson is the richest and most intense of this upscale group! This power and intensity requires extended maturation (24 to 30 months) for this Muscadet to exhibit its typical elegance and minerality. Evolved and complex, it delivers the goods at a great price. Dried citrus, apple and a charming mineral finish. Quite flavourful, balanced, with a lingering salty tang, it should marry perfectly with your favorites oysters on the shell. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 22,05 $
Code SAQ: 12259992
Score : 91/100
This excellent organic producer also practices polyculture to assure a clean and balanced environnement In the last + decade quality has dramatically increased in the Chinon appellation/region. This cuvée Gabare confirms the trend : deep colour, intense nose displaying fruity, vegetal and animal scents. Offering a solid structure (tannins and acidity), with good extract, freshness and perfect balance, this flavourful and lengthy red should marry perfectly with your favorite grilled sausages. Some aging potential : 4 to 6 years.
Country : France
Price : 30,25 $
Code SAQ: 13096110
Score : 91/100
Prices for northern Rhône valley wines have skyrocketed in the last ten years. Saint-Peray has become the go to white from this region for many sommeliers and influencers. A classic blend of Marsanne (70%) and Roussanne (30%) displaying obvious new oak, enhanced by honey, apple and flowery scents. Medium bodied with good volume, soft acidity and a hint of bitterness add freshness and assure balance. Quite flavourful, with good length, it will marry perfectly with a grilled salmon trout. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 29 $
Code SAQ: 13387312
Score : 89/100
This Beaujolais Cru offers great value. Very fruity nose displaying ripe berry scents with flowery hints. The Fleurie appellation is known for fairly rich wines, and this fine example delivers the goods ! Good extract and volume while remaining typically light bodied, the ripe berry flavours are balanced by soft acidity and refreshing bitterness. Quite flavourful with good length, it should marry well with simply grilled veal, pork or poultry. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 21,70 $
Code SAQ: 14730549
Score : 88+/100
Because of climate, terroir and know how, Corsican wines have been trendy for over a decade ! Crafted in a fruity easy drinking style, this light bodied red is reminiscent of a wild, funky Pinot (served nice and cool). An organic blend of Grenache (35%), Niellucio (35%), Sciacarello (15%) and Syrah (15%) that will seduce the fan of elegant soft reds. A hint of bitterness adds freshness and a slight austere lingering finish. Perfect with cold cuts, saucissons and mild cheeses. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 20,45 $
Code SAQ: 13000499
Score : 88/100