An excellent Brouilly displaying perfectly ripe fruit flavours! From an obviously warm vintage, this rich and charming Cru du Beaujolais echoes lovely berry aromas enhanced by warm spicy accents. Despite its ripe and lush character, this Gamay remains fresh and perfectly balanced. With good structure and extract, it should evolve quite well in your cellar for a few years (2 to 4 years). Try this seductive red with grilled veal with mushrooms. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 32 $
Code SAQ: 12494028
Score : 90/100
Errazuriz’s products from the Aconcagua Costa appellation offer great value ! Obviously dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), the contribution of Petit Verdot (7%) and Cabernet Franc (5%) in this lovely blend should not be minimized. The sun soaked nose displays currant berry with some oak and vegetal hints. Some firm tannins are balanced by ripe, round flavours and surprising fresh acidity. Medium bodied with good length, match this charming rojo with simply grilled lamb chops.
Country : Chile
Price : 22,15 $
Code SAQ: 13394766
Score : 88/100
This lovely example of Ontario Chardonnay confirms the high quality level that our Canadian vineyards can attain. Hidden Bench winery contributes greatly to the increasing quality image of Canadian wines. A superb, slightly oaked Chardonnay displaying fruity (apple, pear) and mineral scents. Chardonnay fans might be stumped thinking this fresh, balanced and elegant white is from Burgundy ! A refined, flavourful organic Chardonnay that will marry perfectly with simply grilled salmon fillets. Enjoy!
Country : Canada
Price : 32 $
Code SAQ: 12583047
Score : 91/100
In a very ripe and seductive style, this lovely organic rojo, is the result of an odd blend of Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Graciano. Deeply coloured, the nose exhibits jammy red berry scents with a hint of animal. Very charming ripe flavours, quite round and velvety with soft acidity while remaining well balanced. Try this medium bodied great value red with veal scallopini and wild mushrooms. Enjoy!
Country : Spain
Price : 18,05 $
Code SAQ: 14182458
Score : 89/100
A lovely organic Cahors typically dominated by the Malbec (90%) variety with hints of Merlot (5%) and Tannat (5%). Deeply coloured as expected, with field berry scents, just enough oak and a discreet mineral finish. Lots of firm tannins but surprisingly velvety and soft. Medium bodied, lovely ripe flavours, perfectly balanced, quite flavourful and lengthy. A charming elegant Cahors that offers great value. A classic match with duck breast in a light blackberry sauce. !
Country : France
Price : 28,35 $
Code SAQ: 972463
Score : 90/100
The 2019 version of this excellent red from Savoie is better balanced and more elegant when compared to the previous (2018) sun soaked vintage. Entirely from the Mondeuse variety, this deep coloured red exhibits lovely berry fruit, enhanced by faint animal scents. Medium bodied, quite flavourful with good length, it might surprise and charm the fan of cool climate Syrah wines. With no added sulfites (natural), this seductive biodynamic red should match perfectly with porcini pasta. Do not hesitate to decant it 40 to 60 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 31,25 $
Code SAQ: 14921249
Score : 90+/100
From the monastrell (mourvèdre) grape, this charming red bears the mention Pie Franco (franc de pied), that announces a wine from ungrafted vines (to north American rootstocks). According to some experts, wines from ungrafted vines allows the opportunity to rediscover the original taste of an appellation/terroir. Quite rich and flavourful, this organic red displays lovely berry scents with just a hint of vegetal on the finish. Medium to full with seductive ripe flavours, soft acidity and good length. Try this great value rojo with a pancetta pizza. Enjoy !
Country : Spain
Price : 24,95 $
Code SAQ: 14971001
Score : 89/100
A very well priced expression of the Corcelette vineyard by the Domaine des Marrans ! From the excellent 2019 vintage, this cru du Beaujolais is deeply coloured, with charming red berry and typical earthy overtones. Good extract, ripe flavours, light to medium bodied, well balanced with surprising length. Try this flavourful seductive red Gamay with grilled poultry. Enjoy !
Country : France
Price : 25,30 $
Code SAQ: 12956237
Score : 88/100
This lovely organic cuvée will seduce the fan of Loire Valley reds. Deeply coloured, the nose displays jammy red fruit with vegetal, animal and floral hints. Offers good extract, charming ripe flavours, some refreshing acidity and a velvety texture. Very well balanced with good length. Some aging potential (4 to 6 years). Serve this easy drinking and flavourful red with your favorite grilled veal and/or pork cuts.
Country : France
Price : 30,50 $
Code SAQ: 14988937
Score : 91/100
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