CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2015
December 13th 2018
In 2015 all of Southern Rhone, but especially Châteauneuf-du-Pape, benefited from Mother Nature’s generosity. According to many experts, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape vintage might be the best since the highly acclaimed 1998! When compared to recent vintages, the very complete 2015 CDPs offer lots of extract with a solid structure in a balanced style. Superb Châteauneufs that should satisfy the fan of Grenache based reds. A selection of reputed producers should confirm the quality level and aging potential of the star of the southern Rhône in this excellent 2015 vintage.
Le Vieux Donjon
Clos des Papes
Tardieu-Laurent, Cuvée Spéciale
Domaine La Barroche
Vieux Lazaret, Cuvée Exceptionnelle
Domaine Charvin
Clos Saint-Jean
Vin mystère/Mystery wine
RED BOURGOGNE ROUGE 1999
January 31th 2019
This very high quality Burgundy vintage is at its peak. From the outset this very warm vintage produced reds bursting with ripe berry flavours and velvety soft tannins. For the past twenty years this outstanding vintage has been seducing Burgundy aficionados. The elite wines are still going strong. A selection of upscale producers should help us verify the evolution of this great Burgundy vintage. Come and experience 20 years old Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
Corton Grand Cru Bressandes, Domaine de la Pousse d’Or
Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains, Henri Gouges
Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Pierre Damoy
Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Sérafin
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers, Louis Jadot
Volnay 1er Cru Robardelles, Domaine Carré-Courbin
Corton Grand Cru, Bouchard Père et Fils
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
CHALLENGE: BORDEAUX VS THE WORLD/LE MONDE II
February 21 2019
When it came to fine reds that offer richness and elegance Bordeaux stood alone at the top for the last few centuries ! Many producers from around the world have been imitating and trying to catch up to Bordeaux the Icon. An increasing number of Cabernet and Meritage (blend of Bordeaux varietals) producers have been crafting high quality reds with great aging potential that are remarkably comparable. The evolution of the Bordeaux style paired with the amazing results from hard working and determined New World producers annouces a fierce competition. Come compare the New World wannabees to the established Crus Classés of Bordeaux in 4 high quality vintages.
2000 Château d’Armailhac, Pauillac
2000 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
2003 Château du Tertre, Margaux
2003 Château St-Jean Cinq Cépages, Sonoma Valley, California
2005 Château Lafon Rochet, St-Estèphe
2005 Fairview Cellars Cab-Merlot, Okanagan, Canada
2008 Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc
2008 Cousino Macul Finis Terrae, Maipo Valley, Chile
REGIONAL TOUR CONTEST 1999
March 14 2019
Because of the remarkable success of this tasting format, Les Conseillers du vin is repeating with a horizontal tasting of eight 1999 reds from a diversity of reputed regions. While blind tasting and evaluating these fine reds you will be asked to identify as many as you can. How many will you correctly identify ? The person who successfully identifies all eight wines will receive a gift certificate for a future tasting at les Conseillers du vin (maximum value 150$). If no participant successfully identifies all eight wines, a bottle of Champagne will be awarded to the person who recognized the most wines. Come evaluate and identify, in the usual blind tasting format, this selection of fine reds from reputed regions which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
France – Domaine de la Pousse d’Or Corton Grand Cru Bressandes, Bourgogne
USA – Robert Mondavi, Cab Sauv Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, California
France – Domaine Courbis Cornas Sabarotte, Rhône Nord
Italia – Fontodi Flacianello, Toscana
France – Château Quinault-L’Enclos, St-Émilion, Bordeaux
Australia – Barossa Valley Estate Black Pepper Shiraz, South Australia
France – Font de Michelle-Cuvée Étienne Gonnet, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Sud
France – Château de Viella Madiran, Sud-Ouest
PAUILLAC CHALLENGE : CH PICHON-BARON VS CH PICHON-LALANDE
March 28 2019
The Pauillac appellation produces elegantly structured wines. With eighteen (18) Crus Classés (Classification de 1855 du Haut-Médoc), which includes three (3) Premier Crus Classés, Pauillac is amongst the best quality communes of Bordeaux. With many top Chateaux in this appellation, both Châteaux Pichon-Baron and Pichon-Lalande are constantly in the running for top wine of the commune. Both Chateaux produce full bodied reds with good structure and great aging potential. Come assess the character and quality level, while discovering the differences of these outstanding Pauillac Châteaux from four high quality vintages.
CHATEAU PICHON-BARON
1988
1989
1990
1998
CHATEAU PICHON-LALANDE
1985
1986
1988
1996
2016 WHITE BURGUNDY
April 11 2019
Mother Nature was tough on Burgundy in 2016. She naturally reduced yields with damaging frost and hail. The 2016 white Burgundies are outstanding : the perfect combination of ripeness, freshness and concentration. In some sub-regions of Burgundy the frost and hail reduced production by 30%, and in some instances up to 50%. This small production has yielded lively, intense, yet well balanced whites with great aging potential. Many 2016 white Burgundies merit our attention and should find their way into our cellars. The wines chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and aging potential of this outstanding Burgundy vintage.
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes, Domaine du Pavillon
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts, Domaine Marc Morey
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir, Joseph Drouhin
Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts, La Soufrandière-Bret Brothers
Savigny-Les-Beaune, Domaine Simon Bize & Fils
Saint-Romain Sous le Château, Domaine Morey-Coffinet
Marsannay Les Champs Perdrix, Domaine Marc Roy
Vin Mystère-Mystery Wine
ÉTAT MAJOR RESTAURANT – DINNER-TASTING
May 22 2019
Les Conseillers du Vin is offering for the last time an upscale dinner with evolved Bordeaux wines. This last dinner-tasting will focus on the region of Bordeaux and be held at one of the best BYOB restaurants of the city : État Major. This fine establishment is managed by the same team that runs the reputed Quartier Général. For this event the chef has created a made to measure menu to match with a selection of mature Crus Classés from Bordeaux. Here is a brief description of the menu and wines to be served :
Menu et vins/Menu and wines :
Apéro : Champagne
Premier plat :
Ceviche de pétoncle aux agrumes
Pessac-Léognan ou/or Graves blanc
Deuxième plat :
Ravioli au confit de canard, sauce aux morilles
Château Sociando Mallet 1990 Haut Médoc
Troisième plat :
Carré d’agneau en croûte d’herbes, polenta, cannelloni de courge d’été farcie au chèvre et à l’ail noir
Château Léoville Las Cases 1995 St-Julien
Château Mouton-Rothschild 1995 Pauillac
Dessert :
Ganache au chocolats 58%, « crumble » au sésame noir et glace à la banane
Porto Vintage 1997 Warre’s
WHISKY WORLD TOUR WORKSHOP
May 2 2019
When it comes to whisky production Scotland now has lots of company at the top. In this whisky workshop you will discover the many interpretations of this very trendy spirit. New distilling countries from all corners of the world are now producing high quality whiskies. The usual suspects, Scotland, Canada, Ireland and the USA, are now competing with Japan, France, Taiwan and others. Come and compare this great selection of whiskies offered for the first time in Quebec. A tasting of six whiskies from different countries will help you understand how this prestigious spirit is evolving.
Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt, Taiwan
Two Brewers Yukon Single malt Release No 07, Canada
Motorhead Whisky Macmyra, Sweden
Hombo Shuzo Mars Tradition Blended Whisky, Japan
Woodford Master’s Collection Cherry wood Smoked Barley Kentucky, USA
Godet French Whisky Osokye Single Malt, France
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012
May 16 2019
Brunello di Montalcino is back on top ! A whole generation of hard work and changes has brought these fine reds to the forefront once again. During my vists of September 2017, it became obvious, these wines are now offering a much better overall quality level. The producers visited crafted excellent 2012 Brunelli displaying good extract, structure, balance, aging potential and the expected typical elegance, signature of the appellation. Come discover a selection of high quality producers and verify the elegance and staying power of this reputed Italian red from the excellent 2012 vintage.
Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova
Azienda Agricola Il Marroneto
La Fiorita Riserva
Tenuta Fanti-Vallocchio
Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie
San Polo Riserva
Caparzo La Casa
Vin Mystère-Mystery Wine