Sancerre 2020 Daniel Crochet
From the outstanding 2020 vintage, this lovely but very concentrated Pinot is rather atypical! A surprisingly rich and deeply coloured Sancerre that exudes field berry scents with floral and spicy hints. A full bodied and quite flavourful Pinot Noir that will surprise the fan of red Sancerre. Soft acidity, amazing extract, solid structure, all while remaining well balanced. Those who prefer pale coloured and light bodied Pinot should abstain. A great candidate for the cellar: minimum 3 to 5 years. A pink and juicy veal cutlet will marry perfectly with this surprising Sancerre. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 36,25 $
Code SAQ: 14938892
Score : 91/100
A lovely example of an organic Frappato from Sicily! Deep ruby youthful colour. The nose reveals some ripe cherry enhanced by animal and floral hints. Typically light, perfectly balanced, and surprisingly flavourful. Its very seductive ripe flavours and refreshing acidity will appeal to the fan of crus du Beaujolais (Saint-Amour or Chiroubles). Try this well priced rosso with your favorite grilled poultry dish. Enjoy!
Obviously from Pinot Noir, this elegant red exudes lovely spicy red fruit enhanced by floral and animal hints. Unoaked, light to medium bodied, surprisingly tasty, seductive ripe flavours balanced by fresh acidity. A delicious Pinot displaying good extract and length. Serve this great value red Burgundy with simply grilled chicken of seared red tuna. Enjoy!
From the reputed Gimblett Gravels district in the Hawkes Bay region, its gravelly soil contributes greatly to insure full fruit maturity. Intense nose displaying fruity, spicy, floral, smoky and mineral scents. Seductive mouthtfeel, medium bodied, rather supple and soft textured. A lovely fresh and balanced Syrah that offers good extract and length. Works perfectly with Italian sausage and grilled veggies pasta. Enjoy!
From the region of Savoie, this deeply coloured red is entirely from the mondeuse (100%) variety. The fruity and peppery nose is reminiscent of a blend of Syrah and Gamay. Light to medium bodied, typical 2020 richness, with good extract and length. Surprising fresh acidity (for 2020) assures balance and drinkability. (Re)Discover this light yet tasty red with simply grilled poultry. Enjoy!
This excellent 2019 Merlot (95%) will soon be replaced by the outstanding 2020. A youthful 2020 cuvée that is remarkably ripe and concentrated. The lightly well oaked nose also displays field berry and typical mineral scents. Rich and surprisingly structured, with firm tannins and lots of extract for lengthy aging (5 to 8 years). A full flavoured entry level Pomerol that should surprise the Bordeaux aficionado. A vintage that will still be talked about in 50 years! Serve this tasty yet charming red with simply grilled lamb chops. Enjoy!
The Priorat appellation was resurrected in the 90s by a small group of reputed Spanish producers including Alvaro Palacios and René Barbier. Today Priorat is amongst the top wine regions of Spain. Unfortunately, prices have skyrocketed! Luckily this lovely Priorat from Torres is offered at a reasonable price for this denominacio. A charming typical blend of Carignan (40%), Grenache (40%) and Syrah (20%) that exudes field berry and plum scents with a kiss of oak. Good extract and structure, very ripe flavours with surprising acidity that assures balance and adds elegance. Good aging potential: 4 to 7 years. A simply grilled steak will do the trick. Enjoy!
From the Irpinia appellation in the region of Campania, this elegant red is entirely made with the aglianico (100%) grape. The nose exhibits lovely fruity aromas (cherry and cranberry), with floral and mineral hints. A charming rosso in a slightly rustic traditional southern Italian style, displaying surprisingly ripe tannins. Medium bodied, perfectly balanced with good length, it should marry well with a classic Osso Bucco. Enjoy!
The Côte de Brouilly appellation is amongst the smallest of the Beaujolais region. In fact it ranks third behind St-Amour and Chénas. Côte de Brouilly is reputed for producing wines with more volume, character and aging potential. Brimming with ripe fruit flavours, the nose exhibits red plums enhanced by subtle terroir floral hints. Elegant yet flavourful, this lovely Cru offers fresh acidity, perfect balance and good length. A typical Beaujolais that will age favourably 3 to 5 years. Serve with roasted chicken and mushrooms. Enjoy!
This lovely Chardonnay benefits from from the cool ocean breezes. Lightly oaked, with charming fruity aromas: apple, pear and tropical fruits. Quite fresh, remarkably elegant, with good volume and length. Offering great value, this perfectly balanced Chilean white should marry perfectly with grilled swordfish and a squirt of lemon juice. Enjoy !