Rosé du Calvaire 2020 Vallée d’Oka, Vignoble La Cantina
Starting Thursday and until April 7th, for every Quebec product purchased, the SAQ will remit one meal to the Banques Alimentaires du Québec. For the upcoming long Easter weekend try out this easy drinking fresh rosé made from Pinot Noir (76%) and Chardonnay (24%). The intense nose displays fruity and vegetal scents. Lively acidity, a salty tang and a bit of residual sugar (5,9 g/l) add volume and complexity. Typically light but flavourful, it will marry perfectly with simply grilled shrimp.
Country : Canada
Price : 19,95 $
Code SAQ: 13835648
Score : 87/100
Made entirely with Cabernet Franc, this organic red is from an appellation that has made incredible progress (Saumur-Champigny). Deep colour, its typical nose reveals berries (red & black), with floral and vegetal accents. This Loire red displays good extract, structure and length, in an elegant perfectly balanced style. Some aging potential : 4 to 6 years. A perfect match for a veal shank steak with shallots. Enjoy ! !
This great value red bursts with charming ripe fruit flavours. An amazing candidate for your cellar, don’t miss out ! From the region of Marches, a seductive (100%) Montepulciano that offers good extract and structure while remaining quite elegant. Youthful, deeply coloured, this lush rosso displays charming ripe berry fruit with just a kiss of oak. Superb balance, very good length, with excellent aging potential (5 to 8 years). Perfect with veal scaloppini and mushrooms. Enjoy !
The Langhe appellation allows experimentation, which explains this unusual equal parts blend of Syrah, Merlot and Nebbiolo. From a warm sun soaked vintage, the Merlot and Syrah varieties seem to dominate, which translates into a rather soft and supple rosso. Deep ruby colour, charming field berry and floral hints, soft acidity, supple tannins, slight salty tang and good length. Try this lovely Piemonte red with Italian sausage and grilled pepper pasta. Enjoy !
An intriguing blend of Garganega (90%) and Chardonnay (10%). This organic white (non certified) originates from the top of Foscarino hill in the Soave appellation. Charming aromas of pear and apple with hints of citrus. A bit of residual sugar (7 gr/li) adds richness and volume. Balancing bitterness assures freshness and tacks on length. Great match with shrimp avocado. Enjoy !
From the Mencia (100%) grape, this lush rojo displays characteristics from a hot sun soaked vintage. Deep youthful colour, medium bodied with good fruit extract, some slightly rustic tannins, warmth and good length. Discreet nose that echoes of ripe juicy field berries. A lovely original red that merits our attention. Try with veal shank steak and mushrooms, should work perfectly. Enjoy !
A superb Muscadet from the granitic soils of the commune of Clisson. Obviously made with the Melon de Bourgogne grape, the Domaine de la Pépière is certified Biodynamic. The nose displays mineral, fruity (apple and pear) and honeyed scents. From a sun soaked hot vintage (2017), this Muscadet is rather round and velvety, with soft acidity and a charming hint of bitterness that adds length. Great match with linguine con vongole. Enjoy!
Entirely from the Tempranillo grape, this medium bodied organic Rioja is quite satisfying. Charming nose displaying cherry, blackberry, spicy scents and a flowery hint. Average extract and intensity, rather supple and easy drinking, some tannin structure and surprising length. A great value red that should work perfectly with grilled veal or porc. Enjoy !
This classic Rhône blend of Grenache (70 %), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10 %), bursts with sun soaked flavours in a medium to full bodied structure. The nose displays field berry scents enhanced by sweet spice aromas. Ripe, rich and quite flavourful. A bit heady but remains balanced. A soft textured red with good length that should marry perfectly with Italian sausage pizza. Enjoy!
The fan of big, bold Chilean Cabernet should stay away ! This latest version from Carmen is medium bodied and rather elegant. Typical nose displays currant, blueberry, red pepper, earthy tones and just enough oak. Good balance, supple tannins and a soft texture add to its charm. The perfect red for shank steak with shallots. Enjoy !