WHISKY WORLD TOUR WORKSHOP
December 9th 2021
Scotch Whisky has enormously evolved in the last decade. The Single Malt Scotch Whisky industry has created many new styles and cuvées of this trendy spirit: Cask Strength, Double Matured, Vintage dated, Organic, Virgin Oak, Single Barrel… Every aspect of these new styles of Scotch Whisky will be covered during this seminar. A selection of 6 whiskies will be served and explained. Come and discover these novelties of the Single Malt Scotch Whisky industry.
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
CHALLENGE: BORDEAUX 95 VS NAPA 1992
March 3 2022
Back by popular demand ! 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 (95 & 92) 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.
1995 Château Branaire Ducru, St-Julien
1995 Château Kirwan, Margaux
1995 Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac
1995 Château Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Émilion
1992 Cabernet Reserve, Napa Valley, Signorello
1992 Cabernet, Napa Valley, Newton
1992 Cabernet Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, Dunn
1992 Merlot Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, Beringer
2018 RED BURGUNDY
March 31 2022
Like many other regions in France, this very high quality Burgundy vintage offers great concentration and potential. A warm/hot vintage producing reds bursting with ripe berry flavours and firm yet well integrated tannins. With amazing aging potential, this outstanding long lasting vintage will seduce Burgundy aficionados for the next 25 to 30 years. Having tasted the 18’s during my 2019 trip to Burgundy, I can confirm: the elite wines are built for the very long haul. A selection of upscale producers should help us verify the aging potential of this great Burgundy vintage. Come and experience youthful, structured Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
Santenay 1er Cru Clos de Tavannes, Domaine de la Pousse d’Or
Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers, Jean-Claude Boisset
Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Mont des Oiseaux Domaine de l’Arlot
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses, Domaine Rapet Père & Fils
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos des Issarts, Domaine Faiveley
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots, Pierre Morey
Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, Simon Bize et Fils
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
WORLD TOUR CONTEST 1996
March 17 th 2022
Following the success of this tasting format, the World Tour contest is back with a 1996 horizontal tasting of eight (8) reds from around the world. 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 high quality sparkler 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 around the world which is celebrating its 25th birthday.
USA – Turley, Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vyrd, Napa Valley, California
France – Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône
Italia – Azelia Barolo, Piemonte
France – Château du Glana, St-Julien, Bordeaux
Espagne – Alion, Bodega Alion, Ribera del Duero
Italia – Castello Banfi Summus Sant’Antimo, IGT Toscana
France – Domaine des Varinelles, Saumur-Champigny, Loire
Australia – Shiraz Eileen Hardy, Hardy’s, South Australia
BORDEAUX 2001
April 14 2022
Overshadowed by the outstanding 2000 Bordeaux vintage, 2001 does not get the recognition it deserves. Both banks produced high quality wines with excellent potential. 2001 Bordeaux Crus Classés offered, from the outset, charming ripe fruit with fresh acidity, a solid structure, great balance and the signature elegance that Bordeaux is reputed for. 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 underrated Bordeaux vintage.
Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac
Château Kirwan, Margaux
Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Médoc
Château Faugères, St-Émilion
Château d’Angludet, Margaux
Château Branaire Ducru, St-Julien
Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
BORDEAUX 2018
April 28 2022
Many French wine regions excelled in 2018. The Bordeaux region is one of the major success stories of this sun soaked vintage. This hot vintage produced ripe concentrated reds while remaining balanced. Riper and fuller bodied than the reputed 2016, these structured Crus Classes should evolve favourably for the next 30+ years. In 50 years they might still be in the conversation of experts and collectors. All Bordeaux districts have come through beautifully offering full bodied, elegant, structured reds. The châteaux chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and amazing potential of this outstanding Bordeaux vintage.
Château Giscours, Margaux
Château Clerc Milon, Pauillac
Château Trotte Vieille, St-Émilion
Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan
Château Berliquet, St-Émilion
Château Talbot, St-Julien
Château Saint-Pierre, St-Julien
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015
May 12th 2022
Best vintage since 2010, the warm 2015 Montalcino reds are surprisgly ripe and velvety. Tasted during my last trip, the 2015’s really stood out when compared to the 13-14 and 16 vintages. Quite rich and charming the 2015 Brunelli produced sun soaked flavors with soft tannins for extended aging. Full bodied yet typically elegant, many are drinking well in their youth. Well balanced with good extract and a solid structure make this outstanding vintage a must for your cellar. Full flavoured, elegant terroir wines that display fruit maturity and richness. Come discover this selection of fine producers while assessing the quality level and staying power of this reputed Tuscan red.
Poggio Antico
Castello Romitorio Filo di Seta
Campogiovanni San Felice
Mastrojanni
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Riserva
Castiglion del Bosco
Casanova di Neri
Vin Mystère-Mystery Wine