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Gamay de Touraine 2020 Domaine de la Charmoise

Oct 28, 2021

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

Lirac 2018 Château Mont-Redon

Oct 20, 2021

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

Morgon Corcelette 2018 Château des Jacques

Oct 13, 2021

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

Les Grézeaux 2018 Chinon, Bernard Baudry

Oct 6, 2021

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

1991 NAPA CABS vs 1990 BORDEAUX TASTING REPORT

Sep 30, 2021

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 2014 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Olliver Père & Fils

Sep 29, 2021

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

Gabare 2019 Chinon, Domaine Grosbois

Sep 22, 2021

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

Saint-Peray 2019 Pierre Gaillard

Sep 16, 2021

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

Fleurie 2019 Domaine André Colonge & Fils

Sep 9, 2021

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

Clos Reginu 2019 Corse-Calvi, Domaine Maestracci

Sep 2, 2021

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

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