Champagne Nominé-Renard Brut Blanc de Blancs
Don’t miss this very well priced Champagne! Rarely will you come across such remarquable value in this high priced category! A superb Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay only) that offers amazing freshness, richness and perfect balance. Luckily this lovely cuvée was lightly sweetened (7,8 gr/li). The complex nose complements its flavourful finish. A rare, affordable Champagne, for your Holiday celebrations. Cheers!
Country : France
Price : 44,25 $
Code SAQ: 13622790
Score : 91/100
Result of a complex blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano, this organic red is bursting with ripe berry aromas. In a slightly rustic style from firm tannins, this lovely medium bodied rojo offers great mouthfeel. This comforting red displays good volume and warmth. A perfect wine for slow cooked meat dishes such as Osso Bucco or braised veal cheeks
Quite representative of the house style, this lovely riesling from Trimbach is remarkably fresh and elegant. The subtle nose displays citrus and apple with a hint of petroleum. A refined light bodied dry white that offers lively acidity and great balance. A perfect match with oysters on the shell with a drop of lemon juice.
Sicily overflows with superb wines that merit our attention ! This lovely organic red made with Nero d’Avola and Frappato is proof of this trend. The typical nose displays jammy red fruit scents enhanced by floral and earthy hints. A rosso that is particularly rich and round with a charming velvety texture. Offering good length it should match perfectly with a porcini mushroom pizza. Enjoy!
Made from 100% Montepulciano, this lovely rosso delivers the goods at an amazingly affordable price! Deeply coloured, the nose displays some field berry scents with hints of anise and black licorice. Surprising structure and extract for such a well priced wine! With satisfying length, this flavourful Montepulciano will match perfectly with an Italian sausage pizza.
Not an easy task to find a well priced Bordeaux that delivers the goods. This red from Bergerac is a classic blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Malbec (10%). It seduces with soft supple flavours, ripe tannins and typical scents of graphite and field berries. Medium bodied, easy drinking and well balanced. A classic match with beef fillet with Bordelaise sauce.
And now, for something completely different, try this excellent red from Uruguay. An original blend of Tannat (80%), Merlot (12%) and Cabernet Franc (8%), that is full and flavourful while remaining elegant. The nose displays field berry and mineral scents with a perfect kiss of oak. Quite tasty and with good length, it should marry perfectly with a simply grilled New York cut steak. Enjoy !
Make sure to put a few bottles in your cellar ! The Chinon appellation faired extremely well in 2017. This great organic cuvée delivers the goods : extract, structure, velvety tannins, great balance with just a kiss of oak. Good length and great aging potential (5 to 10 years). Serve this luscious red with simply grilled veal and/or pork.
An amazing blend (equal parts) of local grapes (Touriga Nacional & Trincadeira) and internationnal varieties (Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon). At this price, this lovely red should not be missed ! The nose brimms of ripe field berries with a mineral hint of graphite. Medium bodied, perfectly balanced with good length, this amazing value red should marry well with flank steak with shallots. Enjoy !
A lovely blend of Syrah (56 %), Mourvèdre (28%) and Grenache (16%), very reminiscent of a mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Luckily for us, Terre Rouge oftens sells (to the SAQ) wines that are well evolved and ready to drink. Strawberry jam nose, with ripe flavours that remain elegant. Quite supple, easy drinking and good length. It twill marry perfectly with grilled red peppers and Italian sausage pasta. Enjoy!