Emilio Valerio 2017 Navarra, Laduras de Montejurra
This organic red, from an original blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graziano, is quite seductive. A medium bodied rojo from Navarra that is ultra ripe, rich and very flavourful. Regardless of the hint of residual sugar (4,2 gr/li), it remains balanced and easy drinking. The nose bursts with jammy field berries, ripe plums and sweet spicy scents. Fans of fresh and delicate reds abstain ! This sun soaked red will marry perfectly with an Italian sausage and grilled red pepper pizza. Enjoy !
Country : Spain
Price : 18,20 $
Code SAQ: 14182458
Score : 88/100
This lovely blend of Chardonnays from the Mâconnais, Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and northern Burgundy (probably Auxerrois), is fermented in stainless steel tanks and new oak barrels. The nose displays charming fruity aromas (apple and pear) with subtle oak and floral hints. Quite full and flavourful for this appellation, a slight bitter finish adds freshness and length. This balanced and fresh Chardonnay will match perfectly with shrimp with sesame and bok choi. Enjoy!
A solid red from the Kekfrankos grape, also known as Blaufrankisch in many countries such as Germany and Austria. This Hungarian version offers much more depth and richness. The nose displays ripe berries and dark plums with smoky and spicy hints. A very flavourful red offering jammy flavours that linger. Pair this original red with sautéed beef with vegetables. Enjoy !
The most planted white varietal in South Africa, this superb and affordable Chenin displays a typical fruity (apple) and floral nose. An easy drinking white, surprisingly flavourful with good balance and length. Try this charming Chenin with simply grilled shrimps. Enjoy!
A well priced red that should not be missed! This classic GSM (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) blend confirms the trend of less concentrated and more elegant reds being produced in Australia. Typical nose displaying ripe berry fruit with a hint of smoke. Quite charming, medium bodied, soft textured, with good balance and length. This lovely red will match perfectly with simply grilled lamb chops. Enjoy!
This very traditional Chianti is not for fans of modern, rich and full bodied reds. So if you decide to try it out expect a pale ruby colour, a classic old school nose that displays spicy red berry with floral and animal hints. Light to medium bodied, in a fresh rather elegant style with surprising length. This blast from the past Chianti will marry perfectly with simply grilled chicken. Even the label is very old school. Enjoy!
Medium ruby colour, the charming nose displays scents of red berry jam with earthy and spicy hints on the finish. Just enough oak on this medium bodied easy drinking red. A lovely blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%) that offers great balance and good length. In a rather elegant style, this charming rojo will marry perfectly with a grilled veal cutlet with mushrooms. Enjoy !
This well priced Bordeaux delivers the goods! A lovely blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) from the reputed Saint-Emilion sub-region. A youthful red that displays some oak with dark plum, field berries and graphite. From the outstanding 2016 vintage, a typical Grand Cru offering fresh acidity, good extract and a firm structure. Well balanced it should evolve favourably (3 to 5 years). A simply grilled New York cut steak will do the trick. Enjoy!
A lovely blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (35%) and Mourvèdre (15%) from a Languedoc appellation that merits our attention (Faugères). Crafted by a reputed Rhône winemaker (Pierre Gaillard), in a ripe style that remains balanced. Deeply coloured, the nose displays dark berry scents (blackberries, currant, cherry) with a hint of smoke (Syrah). This well priced red offers amazing richness with good volume and length. Will match perfectly with grilled beef and lamb. Enjoy!
The blend of this fine Biodynamic red from South West seems to change every year : less Merlot (20%) and more Cabernet Franc (40%) and Abouriou (40%) in the excellent 2018 vintage. But the nose remains quite «funky» with animal, floral and mineral scents complementing the berry aromas. Surprising richness, but remains balanced and elegant. Try with your favorite grilled sausages. Decant an hour before to let it breathe. Enjoy!