Bourgogne 2019 Côtes d’Auxerre, G. & J-H. Goisot
Burgundy Pinot remains the benchmark, but with global warming styles are changing. Cooler sub-regions such as Côtes d’Auxerre are now producing Pinots with more colour, richness and depth. A charming Burgundy displaying ripe fruity scents (blend of red and black berries) with floral hints. From the warm 2019 harvest, this organic Pinot remains elegant and quite tasty with surprisingly refreshing acidity. Match this lovely red with simply barbecued veal or pork fillet.
Country : France
Price : 27,20 $
Code SAQ: 11259915
Score : 90/100
From an obscure Loire Valley sub-region (Cheverny), this lovely organic blend of Gamay (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) seduces with its perfectly ripe flavours. Typical of this warm 2019 vintage, the nose displays field berries, sweet spices and a slight animal scent. Deeply coloured with good mouthfeel, its surprisingly rich, while remaining fresh and balanced. A charming sun soaked Cheverny that will match perfectly with barbecued chicken. Enjoy !
A typical Loire valley Sauvignon Blanc from the very reliable district of Touraine. Quite aromatic with accents of guava, citrus and green apple. A light bodied, well balanced white that remains surprisingly flavourful. Lively acidity and a hint of bitterness add freshness and length. This great value white matched perfectly with cheese stuffed gnocchi with butter and sage! Enjoy !
Quite reliable, Cosse-Maisonneuve produces reds with character and potential. This superb Cahors is obviously dominated by Malbec (90%), with Merlot (7%) adding texture (velvety) and Tannat (more) structure. The typical charming nose displays berry fruit, graphite and black liquorice scents. A bold red offering good extract and firm tannins, while remaining balanced. The fan of Cahors will be seduced. Enjoyable now, it could age favourably 3 to 5 years. Simply grilled beef will (soften the tannins and) do the trick.
This lovely organic red is a must ! A blend of Syrah (60%), Grenache (30%), Mourvèdre (5%) and Marselan (5%) that exudes charming ripe berry and spicy aromas. Bursting with intense fruity flavours, this medium bodied red offers good balance, a seductive velvety texture and great value. A great match with a pancetta and fresh tomato pizza. Enjoy!
Entirely from Grenache, this full and rich rojo remains quite charming. Jammy nose displaying ripe berry fruit, smoke, sweet spices and just enough oak. Full bodied, a tad heady (15% alc.) with good length and surprising acidity that assures balance. This seductive red should be accompanied with simply grilled lamb chops. Enjoy!
A lovely expression of the Melon de Bourgogne from the reputed commune of Clisson. This elegant Loire white delivers the goods! Typical mineral scent, with citrus, pear, apple and a delicate flowery hint. Surprisingly full and flavourful, very well balanced, some acidity and a hint of bitterness that adds freshness and length. Aged 24 months on its lees, this great Muscadet will match perfectly with shrimp pasta with a touch of saffron.
A great value red from the right bank Côtes de Bourg appellation. This lovely blend of Merlot (65%) and Cabernet Franc (35%) displays some oak (50% new) with dark plum, field berries and a hint of smoke. Full, rich and typical of the 2018 vintage, while remaining true to its terroir. Soft acidity, solid structure, good balance and great potential (5 to 7 years). A well priced Bordeaux that will match perfectly with a simply grilled sirloin steak.
Cheverny remains a rather obscure satellite appellation of Loire Valley, but has shown amazing progress in the last decade. A superb blend of Sauvignon (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) that seduces. Mineral, citrus with pear and apple, typically light, well balanced with a charming velvety texture. This elegant sleek white displays soft acidity and refreshing bitterness. Should work perfectly with crab legs or warm goat cheese on salad. Excellent value !
A classic organic blend from southern France : Syrah (60%), Grenache (25 %) and Carignan (15 %). This cuvée Les Garrigues seems lighter and more souple than in past years. Does this 2019 announce a change in style? The discreet nose reveals spicy red fruit scents. A very easy drinking soft style, that should satisfy the fan of lighter but typical ripe reds from Languedoc. Will match perfectly with a prosciutto and arugula pizza. Enjoy !