Saint-Amour 2019 Domaine de la Pirolette
The smallest and most northern of the ten (10) Beaujolais crus, this cuvée is quite ripe and deep coloured. The charming nose exudes lovely aromas of field berries and flowery hints. Despite its 14,5% alcohol, this tasty red remains fresh and balanced. Good extract, volume and length with a seductive velvety texture. Displaying such juvenile charm, enjoy this great value red in its youth. Serve slightly refreshed with grilled chicken.
Country : France
Price : 26,90 $
Code SAQ: 13747269
Score : 89/100
A lovely sun soaked blend of Grenache (70 %), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10 %) that offers deep colour and lots of ripe fruit. From a lesser known appellation (Lirac) that neighbors the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape district, this very consistant Lirac goes a step further in 2019 : a lovely expression of this excellent vintage exudes field berries with delicate animal and oak undertones. Quite full and rich while remaining balanced. Some aging potential (3 to 5 years) and surprising length. Match this delicious red with your favorite mushroom pasta. Enjoy !
With September just around the corner, for many winos this means the end of the rosé season! This excellent rosé is the exception that confirms the rule : quite pale but surprisingly tasty ! The rule being : quite pale and rather bland, of course. ! From the classic varieties of the region, Grenache (65%), Cinsault (25%) and Syrah (10%), this charming Provence rosé displays a subtle, fruity, seductive nose. Soft acidity, very elegant with a salty tang and hint of bitterness that add length. Don’t miss this lovely rosé ! Pair it with your favorite cold cuts, pâtés and other charcuteries. Enjoy !
This very reliable producer crafts superb Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc biodynamic wines. The Saumur-Champigny appellation has dramatically improved in the last decade. A charming cuvée that displays perfectly ripe flavours. Deep almost purple colour, lovely intense nose that exudes field berries and bell pepper with floral and animal hints. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and a trademark velvety texture. Quite flavourful, with good length, it should marry well with you favorite grilled veal or pork dish. Enjoy!
This consistent quality white from South West France offers great value. It charmed a group of friends almost unanimously ! A perfect 50-50 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon that exudes intense scents of passion fruit, guava and citrus. A hint of residual sugar (6,2 gr/li) is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and a touch of bitterness. A flavourful and seductive white perfect for oysters on the shell or grilled seafood. Enjoy!
Unfortunately there are way too many bland rosés in our market ! This lovely rosé from Provence offers an unusually deep colour which translates into more character. From the classic varieties of the region : Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan, this seductive organic rosé displays charming fruity aromas. Typically light, but surprisingly flavourful with acidity and (hint) bitterness that deliver a clean crisp finish. Serve this tasty rosé with grilled fish or poultry.
The high quality 2020 Burgundy vintage produced ripe but surprisingly fresh reds. Deeply coloured this lovely Pinot exhibits charming red fruit scents with hints of sweet spices. Light to medium bodied, fresh and tasty, well balanced with surprising length for this entry level regional appellation (Bourgogne). Quite easy drinking, try this seductive Pinot with your favorite grilled poultry dishes. Enjoy!
The Bolgheri region is reputed for its Bordeaux blends. This deep coloured Poggio ai Ginepri is made with Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petit Verdot (10%). The classic nose displays scents of dark berries and chocolate with floral and vegetal (bell pepper) hints. Medium to full bodied, round and velvety, quite flavourful and easy drinking for such a structured red. Try with grilled veggies and Italian sausage pizza. Enjoy !
The 2020 northern Rhône produced high quality, flavourful and perfectly balanced reds. This deep coloured Crozes is obviously made entirely with Syrah. The nose exhibits lovely smoky, fruity (field berries) and peppery scents enhanced by a discreet mineral hint on the finish. Perfectly ripe fruit, with just enough acidity, leads to a fresh, elegant and easy drinking red (12,5% alc). With good extract and length, this charming red will marry well with your favorite grilled veal and/or pork dishes. Enjoy !
This organic Terres Rouges cuvée from Arnaud Lambert was highlighted in the May 2022 issue of La Revue du Vin de France that focused on Cabernet Franc reds from Loire Valley. Ideal climatic conditions in 2020 helped shaped this lovely deep coloured red. The nose exudes seductive field berry, vegetal (bell pepper), floral and animal scents. Medium bodied with ripe flavours, fresh acidity, velvety texture, good balance and surprising length. Serve this easy drinking Saumur with your favorite grilled poultry dish. Enjoy !