CHALLENGE: BORDEAUX 90 VS NAPA 1991
September 23th 2021
Since the famous 1976 Paris blind tasting of Napa Valley reds versus Crus Classés from Bordeaux, surprising results are common. In numerous occasions such tastings have greatly amazed experts and afficionados alike. This high quality comparative tasting of wines from (respectively) reputed vintages (90 & 91) is a first @ Les Conseillers du Vin. Come compare the quality level and complexity of great Napa reds vs Crus Classés of Bordeaux, from outstanding vintages.
1990 Château Léoville Barton, St-Julien
1990 Château Chasse Spleen, Moulis
1990 Château Haut Bages Libéral, Pauillac
1990 Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Médoc
1991 Cabernet Reserve, Napa Valley, Whitehall Lane
1991 Cabernet, Napa Valley, Corison
1991 Cabernet Howell Mountain, Dunn
1991 Cabernet Reserve, Napa Valley, Conn Valley Vyrds
BORDEAUX 2000
October 7th 2021
The outstanding reputation of the 2000 Bordeaux vintage is a well known fact. Wines from both banks are impressive. From the outset the wines offered lots of ripe fruit with good structure and elegance. Some are drinking well but many are still evolving beautifully. A great vintage with many success stories! The Chateaux chosen for this tasting should shed light on its evolution. Twenty years later, come and rediscover this classic Bordeaux vintage.
Château Lascombes, Margaux
Clos de l’Oratoire, St-Émilion
Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Médoc
Château Quinault L’Enclos, St-Émilion
Château d’Issan, Margaux
Château Branaire Ducru, St-Julien
Château Clerc Milon, Pauillac
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
NORTHERN RHÔNE 2016 RHÔNE NORD
October 21th 2021
Obviously not as rich and full as the Southern Rhône wines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), the 2016 Northern reds display great quality in a more elegant style. Fresh, well balanced and refined, these charming reds should satisfy the (elegant) Syrah aficionado. With more acidity (than 2015) and better balance, the outstanding 2016 Northern reds also offer great aging potential. Many great Syrahs were produced in 2016, (Mother Nature was generous) it is recommended to seek out the producers that limited yields. A selection of reputed wineries should confirm the quality level and aging potential in this remarkable vintage from the Northern Rhône.
Côte-Rotie La Vallière, Jean-Michel Gerin
Côte-Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron, Delas
Côte-Rotie Tardieu-Laurent
Côte-Rotie Bonnivières, Yves Cuilleron
Hermitage La Maison Bleue, Paul Jaboulet
Cornas Les Eygats, Domaine Courbis
Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers, Chapoutier
Vin mystère/Mystery wine
BOISRENARD VERTICAL TASTING
November 4th 2021
Reputed domaine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Boisrenard upscale cuvée fom the Coulon family is a model of consistency. Produced in white and red it deliver the goods : extract, balance, elegance, length and excellent aging potential. Though made with all 13 authorized grape varieties, Boisrenard is mainly (67%) from old vines Grenache. A lovely selection of vintages that span 20 years will confirm the high quality level, aging potential and show the consistency and dedication of this excellent domaine.
2012
2010
2007
2004
2003
1997
1994
1993
2017 WHITE BURGUNDY
November 18th 2021
A vintage that favoured whites, the excellent 2017 Burgundies display good character; classic and expressive whites that offer great aging potential. Back from a recent trip to Burgundy (July 2019), the 2017 whites tasted confirmed the high quality level. Available in our market, many of these whites offer bright acidity confirming their excellent potential for aging. Fresh and balanced, the wines chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and aging potential of this fine Burgundy vintage.
Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, Patrick Piuze
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts, Domaine Marc Morey
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazées, Joseph Drouhin
Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults, Domaine Michel Juillot
Pouilly-Fuissé Terre de Vergisson, Brett Brothers
Meursault Les Tillets, Patrick Javillier
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir, Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin
Vin Mystère-Mystery Wine
WHISKY WORLD TOUR WORKSHOP
December 2nd 2021
When it comes to whisky production Scotland now has company at the top. In this whisky workshop you will discover the many interpretations of this very trendy spirit. New distilling countries from around the world are now producing high quality whiskies. Countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Mexico and others are now competing with the benchmark, Scotland! Come and compare the great diversity of whiskies now offered. A tasting of six whiskies from different countries, available for the first time in Québec, will be served.
Egans 10 years Single Malt, Ireland
Sierra Norte Single Barrel White Corn, Mexico
Shelter Point Artisinal Single Malt, BC, Canada
Togouchi Kiwami Blended Whisky, Japan
J. W. Kelly’s Old Milford Straight Bourbon, USA
Nantu Distillery Yushan Blended Malt Whisky, Taiwan
BORDEAUX 2009
December 16th 2021
Highly reputed, the 2009 Bordeaux vintage is already heralded as one of the best vintages in the last 50 years! A sun soaked vintage producing ripe concentrated reds while remaining balanced. Structure, ripe velvety tannins, great extract, plus the expected Bordeaux elegance; in other words the full package for long term aging. Unfortunately at auctions sales, prices continue to increase. All areas have come through with outstanding wines. At this time only a handful are ready for drinking, most will need more time to come around. The châteaux chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and evolution of this outstanding Bordeaux vintage.
Château Kirwan, Margaux
Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac
Château La Dominique, St-Émilion
Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc
Château Larcis Ducasse, St-Émilion
Château Malescot St-Exupéry, Margaux
Château Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien
Vin mystère-Mystery wine