Same blend of Corvina (80%) and Rondinella (20%), but the 2015 differs when compared to the previous vintage. Jammy field berries enhanced by spicy and animal scents. Typically light but remains quite flavorful. A slight bitter finish adds freshness and length. Serve this lovely red at 14-15°C
Country : Italy
Price : 18,95 $
Code SAQ : 13359119
Score : 88
This light bodied Pinot should satisfy the fan of elegant/refined red Burgundy. Medium colour, the nose displays seductive spicy red fruit scents. Fresh and easy drinking it should marry well with grilled chicken or your favorites charcuteries. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 23,15 $
Code SAQ : 00719104
Score : 87
A great expression of the 2016 vintage, this lovely organic Cabernet Franc is fresh, elegant, well balanced and dangerously easy drinking. The slighty fruity nose also displays complex flowery, vegetal and animal scents. Less ripe/rich than the 2105, this medium bodied Saumur-Champigny offers a seductive/velvety mouthfeel. This fine red should marry well with veal fillet with porcini mushrooms
Country : France
Price : 29,35 $
Code SAQ : 11665534
Score : 89
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For fans of high acid whites, this organic, lively and bone dry Muscadet should do the trick. Fruity citrus and apple enhanced by typical minerality. Light bodied and refined, this lovely white will match perfectly with your favorite oysters and goat cheeses.
Country : France
Price : 25,50 $
Code SAQ : 12741084
Score : 88
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In 2015 Burgundy produced high quality whites with amazing elegance for such a warm vintage. The hot summer produced full flavoured chardonnays with surprising acidity and a charming velvety texture. The producers that managed to preserve acidity, crafted wines that should stand the test of time for a decade or so. A selection of youthful high quality 2015 whites tasted in Burgundy showed remarkable consistency. Many elite white Burgundies arriving in our market offer a much better quality/price ratio than their counterpart reds.
As usual a group of 16 experienced tasters analyzed seven (7) 2015 white Burgundies plus a mystery wine in the usual blind tasting format.
Results: To establish the order of preference of the tasting panel, 3 points were awarded to a first place vote, 2 pts for a 2nd place vote and 1pt for a 3rd place vote.
To better understand this vintage it must be mentioned that high acid content in whites is trendy. Many wine writers and sommeliers tend to give better scores to whites displaying higher acid content. This trend has pushed some producers to harvest earlier, or to block/skip the malolactic fermentation to keep sharper acidity in their wines. Many of the participants at this tasting were surprised by such high acid content, in what is reputed to be a fairly warm vintage.
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The region of Maremma is reputed for its reds made with Bordeaux varietals. This deeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon(100%) displays lovely field berry aromas enhanced by graphite/mineral scents. A medium bodied and well balanced rosso with velvety tannins and good length. A superb organic red to marry with grilled lamb chops.
Country : Italy
Price : 21,30 $
Code SAQ : 13706627
Score : 89
This lovely Loire red is crafted with Cabernet Franc from the excellent 2015 vintage. The ripe and complex nose displays aromas of field berries, bell pepperes and an earthy mushroom scent. Medium bodied, excellent balance with ripe flavors and typical Loire elegance. This flavorful red will marry perfectly with roasted chicken and mushrooms
Country : France
Price : 24,15 $
Code SAQ : 00872580
Score : 89
A flavourful white from Northern Rhône made entirely with the Marsanne grape. Quite rich and full for a Crozes-Hermitage, its nose displays charming fruity and floral scents. This tasty white offers surprising acidity that assures balance and adds elegance. Try with grilled scallops.
Country : France
Price : 36,50 $
Code SAQ : 12034275
Score : 90
Made entirely with Sangiovese, this perfectly balanced Chianti is from the excellent 2015 vintage. An organic Tuscan red that displays lovely fruity, spicy, floral and mineral scents. Medium bodied with ripe flavors and fresh acidity to assure balance and elegance. Lengthy, this charming rosso will marry perfectly with Italian sausage and grilled peppers pasta.
Country : Italy
Price : 27,10 $
Code SAQ : 10858262
Score : 89
A classic vintage that originally favoured the right bank. In 1998 Mother Nature showed more generosity towards Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations, offering very ripe Merlot grapes, the chief varietal of the right bank. From the outset the left bank (Médoc & Graves) reds showed more firmness and structure, while those from the right bank offered riper fruit and richness. Results: medium to full bodied classic Bordeaux reds with fresh acidity and good aging potential. Having reached the 20 years plateau, these elite reds should be at their best. Twenty years later, we decided @ Les Conseillers du Vin to re-evaluate this classic Bordeaux vintage.
As usual a group of 16 experienced tasters reviewed 7 Bordeaux Crus Classés plus a mystery wine in the usual blind tasting format. Is it time to open all our 1998 Bordeaux or should we leave some for future drinking? One thing is for sure: the top wines should continue to evolve favourably another 5 to 10 years!
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