This excellent organic red from Southern Rhône is a classic blend of Grenache (55%), Syrah (20%), Carignan (10%) and Mourvèdre (10%). The charming nose exudes jammy field berry scents and sweet spices. Displaying remarkably pure fruit, great balance and good aging potential (4 to 7 years). Regardless of its 15% alcohol, this well crafted Vacqueyras remains easy drinking and seductive. Serve this lovely red with your favorite grilled veal or pork dishes. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 30,75 $
Code SAQ: 14985074
Score : 91/100
This high quality consistant Château was recently acquired by Tresury Wine Estates (Penfold’s). From the outstanding 2020 vintage, this lovely Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (only 14 Chateaux) delivers the goods. In a style that is elegant and ripe, the nose displays just enough oak, with dark berries, graphite and vegetal undertones. Very good extract and length. This charming red offers velvety tannins, richness and character with good aging potential (5 to 8 years). This great value red should match perfectly with grilled lamb cutlets. A classic match! Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 36 $
Code SAQ: 14808027
Score : 91/100
Pay special attention to the 2022 wines from Beaujolais, Mother Nature was quite generous, the wines are outstanding and built for the long run! This Fleurie from Jean-Paul Brun, will seduce the crus du Beaujolais enthusiast. Bursting with ripe field berry scents, with fresh acidity, good balance and lingering flavours. As with most J-P Brun wines, this solid effort displays good structure and length, which makes it a great candidate for short term cellaring (3 to 5 years). Serve this lovely Gamay with roasted chicken and mushrooms. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 27,05 $
Code SAQ: 12184353
Score : 90/100
Crafted by one of the most consistant Piemonte producers, Vietti’s wines are fresh, elegant and flavourful! Entirely from the Arneis grape, this lovely white exudes charming fruity scents enhanced by discreet floral and mineral hints. Quite supple and easy drinking, with fresh acidity and a lingering bitter finish that adds length. A flavourful, well balanced, elegant bianco that will match perfectly with a grilled octopus salad. Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 31 $
Code SAQ: 14556114
Score : 90/100
The cuvée Calcinaires from reputed Domaine Gauby was crafted in a very easy drinking accessible style. Surprisingly this typical Languedoc-Roussillon blend (50% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache and 10% Carignan) is reminiscent of a high quality cru from Beaujolais! The ripe, fruity and spicy nose is quite charming. This rather supple, elegant red will match perfectly with your favorite cold cuts and dried sausages. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 37,25 $
Code SAQ: 12689520
Score : 89/100
An excellent sparkler that can rival with many Champagnes! Lovely fruity nose dominated by Chardonnay. This well crafted blend (Chardonnay 85% and Pinot Noir 15%) is from the reputed region of Franciacorta. Fresh and lively, refined and well balanced, a few grams of residual sugar add texture and volume. Seductive and flavourful, serve this remarkable effervescent blind to your friends, some might think its Champagne!
Country : Italy
Price : 33,75 $
Code SAQ: 12396823
Score : 90/100
This excellent Loire valley Pinot is rather atypical. Deeply coloured, the nose exudes dark berry aromas. As expected from the hot 2020 vintage, the flavours are rich, ripe and very seductive. Surprisingly full and tasty for Pinot, a hint of acidity assures balance. The fan of classic, light bodied, fresh and delicate Pinot should abstain. This medium bodied organic Menetou Salon will match perfectly with the traditional holiday turkey dinner. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers!
Country : France
Price : 31,25 $
Code SAQ: 14292446
Score : 90/100
From the outstanding 2020 vintage, this right bank Bordeaux is a must for the Holidays. Either as a gift, or to accompany many of the Holiday dishes. You will impress your guests with this rich and flavourful, yet balanced and elegant St-Émilion. The nose displays dark berries and graphite with floral and vegetal hints. Very good extract and length. This characterful red offers velvety tannins for long aging (5 to 15 years). A remarkable red crafted by the Berrouet family. Jean-Claude (the father), was the winemaker at Petrus for over 30 years!
Country : France
Price : 35,25 $
Code SAQ: 15229609
Score : 92/100
Obviously from the Barbera grape, this charming rosso offers easy drinking pleasure, with character. Deeply coloured, bursting with ripe fruit, medium bodied, soft tannins, great balance and surprising length. A very satisfying red displaying ripe field berry scents with a subtle mineral finish. Try this seductive red with tagliatelle con funghi, a great match! Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 30,75 $
Code SAQ: 13112167
Score : 90/100
A lovely blend of Syrah (50%), Grenache (40%) and Carignan (10%) that comes from the village of Latour de France in Roussillon. Crafted at Domaine de Bila-Haut, this charming organic red offers perfectly ripe flavours balanced by soft acidity. The nose displays dark berry scents (balckberry, currant) with licorice and spicy hints. Medium to full bodied, velvety tannins, surprisingly easy drinking with good length. Match this well priced red with pork fillets in a caper and balsamic vinegar sauce. Outstanding!
Country : France
Price : 26,55 $
Code SAQ: 11940698
Score : 89/100