Raisins Gaulois 2018 Vin de France, M & C Lapierre
Fans of Beaujolais, you will be seduced ! A traditional approach (semi-carbonic Beaujolais maceration), produced a gamay bursting with fresh fruit character. This is what Beaujolais Primeur (Nouveau) should be ; not the bland/boring disappointing reds we receive every year in November ! Fresh, well balanced and typically light, serve this young easy drinking red with grilled chicken. Ideally decant this cuvée to evaporate residual CO2.
Country : France
Price : 22,55 $
Code SAQ: 11459976
Score : 88
With less structure than the excellent 2016 vintage, this organic Crozes is rather supple and easy drinking. The complex nose displays field berries, smoke, anis, black licorice and graphite. Medium bodied, good balance, fresh acidity and good length. A charming red perfect for grilled veal and pork sausages. Enjoy
A hot and dry vintage, 2018 produced reds that should stand the test of time. This Morgon from Lapierre confirms the great potential. Deeply coloured, the nose bursts with red and black berry fruit enhanced by a subtle animal scent. Lots of extract, great structure, surprisingly fresh acidity and perfect balance. This flavourful red will improve nicely over the next decade. A seductive Morgon perfect for veal fillets with porcini mushrooms
Deep colour, intense nose displaying fruity, vegetal (bell peppers), and animal scents. Quite elegant and fresh, medium bodied with good length. This easy drinking, soft red, offers velvety supple tannins. A blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Abouriou (20%) that will match perfectly with grilled veal and pork
From South-West France, a lovely white displaying charming velvety flavors. This 50-50 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon brims with intense fruity scents reminiscent of a fruit cocktail. A hint of residual sugar (9 gr/li) adds texture and richness. A flavourful and seductive white with soft acidity and refreshing bitterness. Perfect aperitif wine or enjoy just sitting around the pool.
When yields are limited and maturity fully attained, Barbera can deliver flavourful reds with good body. Contrary to Nebbiolo reds that display more firmness, Barberas are rather soft and velvety. This lovely example from Grasso, brims with ripe berry flavours and exhibits a charming fruity nose (red berries). A rosso with character and presence to pair with an Italian sausage and rapini pizza.
How about introducing a «Vin Nature» to dad! Entirely from Syrah, this organic (and natural : no sulfites added) wine offers a rather deep colour. After breathing, the fruity nose aslo reveals lovely floral and animal scents. Medium bodied, good extract and surprising length. This velvety, easy drinking red, will marry perfectly with grilled pork or veal. Enjoy!
Orangy/amber colour reminiscent of 20-30 year old Tawny Port. From Grenache (60%), Cinsault (20%) and Syrah (20%), the fairly intense nose reveals lovely jammy fruity scents. The charming ripe flavours add volume and texture. A soft, well balanced rosé, that is flavourful enough to match with grilled chicken. Enjoy !
According to the Revue du Vin de France, the commune of Brouilly had an outstanding 2017 vintage. They say, the best since 2009 ! This Gamay red seduces with its youthful fruity character and its typical freshness. Compared to the previous vintage (2016), it offers more depth, good balance, more potential and length. A superb Beaujolais to marry with cold cuts and dried sausages.
A very seductive red displaying gobs of youthful ripe fruit. Intense field berry scents with some charming spicy hints. Quite supple, soft acidity, good balance and some length. A medium bodied red that offers great value! A blend of Grenache (70%), syrah (20%), carignan (5%) and mourvèdre (5%). Great with grilled chicken on the BBQ.