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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

Very dark color. Nose of spicy oak, black berries in a deep and complex way. Really tasty, young, long, with fruit, spices and oak being there, but the balance keeps all the flavors underground control. Will become a great wine. Excellent (91)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14% 

Available at the SAQ for 73,00$ (Code SAQ : 10297047)

Tenuta Sette Ponti’s website: tenutasetteponti.it

Tasted during an event hosted in Réserve et Sélection offices.

Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of wild berries jam, aromatic herbs, serious while being pleasant to drink. Long and tasty finish with some heat, but so young. Nice classic style and well priced. Very good (89)

Made of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15%  Mourvèdre and 5% of other grape varieties. Aged 18 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 45,75$ (Code SAQ: 11130257)

Domaine’s website: boisdeboursan.fr

Represented in Quebec by Glou : glou-mtl.com

JL Chave Sélection Offerus Saint-Joseph 2012

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JL Chave Sélection Offerus Saint-Joseph 2012

Dark and purple colored. This wine shows classical aromas and flavors of a Northern Rhone valley wine; berries, bacon fat and pepper. Not very fine, but sappy and flavorful, this Syrah wine is a perfect match to comfort food dishes. Alcohol level of 13,5% Good+ (88)

Available at the SAQ for 32,50$ (Code SAQ : 10230862)

Jean-Louis Chave website: domaine-jean-louis-chave

Sample proposed by: reserve-selection.com

Domaine Jean-Marc et Hugues Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 2012

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Domaine Jean-Marc et Hugues Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 2012

Ruby color. Nose of dries flowers, cherries, plums, spices and some leather and earth. Will follow on the palate flavors of sour cherries, spices and the earthy feel from the nose. A little austere now, will gaing finesse with air. Alcohol level of 13% Good+ (88)

Available at the SAQ for 36,00$ (Code SAQ : 12460135)

Producer’s website: domainepavelot.com

Represented in Québec by: maitredechai.ca

 

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

Medium dark ruby color. Expressive and charming nose of flowers and ripe berries. Flavors of cherries and strawberries with some spices and oak undertones. Silky on the palate and just so good that you just want to have a sip after the other. Really tasty while showing some complexity. Very good+ (89)

Made of Sangiovese (80%), Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 15 months in a mix of oak barrels and vats. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 28,25$ (Code SAQ : 10253440)

Barone Ricasoli’s website : ricasoli.it

Represented in Québec by La Société de Vins Fins : sdvf.ca

Tasted along a Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 – no winner, but liked both of them!

Duo Chianti 2012

 

Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

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 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

Ruby color with purple hue. Aromas of red berries, spices, flowers and leather. Sappy fruit on the palate, the right amount of spice flavors, it drinks so well, especially with food where the wine simply shine. Still young and it shows with the tension and the little dryness on the finish. Air does help and adds silkiness on the palate to make me appreciate even more this wine. Very good+ (90)

Made of Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 29,90$ (Code SAQ : 00879841)

Fontodi’s website : fontodi.com

Represented in Québec by : montalvin.com

Drank this winr along a 2012 Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012. No winner, just two very good wine!

Duo Chianti 2012

Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

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Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

Dark purple-ish color. Nose of meat, spices and black berries. Despite its structure and chewiness, it does have freshness that goes well with the fruity flavors, the fine and integrated spices notes. Good length where a touch of minerals and leather is noticeable. I do recommend to put it in the cellar for few years to let it rest a little. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Syrah. Aged 12 months in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 21,40$ (Code SAQ : 686279)

Producer’s website : vignobleduloupblanc.com

Sample proposed by : reserve-selection.com

Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

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Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

Medium dense garnet color. Aromas of red berries, plum, leather, dry flowers and seems a little austere for now. More open, expressive and charming on the palate with the same flavor profile as what noticeable on the nose. This wine is fresh and is claiming for a place at your table to be shared and enjoyed. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon from a vineyard located at an altitude of 2000 meters. Aged in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Was release in a recent SAQ Cellier delivery and cost 21,50$ (Code SAQ: 11927813)

Clos des Fous website : closdesfous.com

Proposed by in a recent event : reserve-selection.com

Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

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Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

Dark and slightly purple color. Aromas of blackberries, spices, herbs and dried roses. Rond and silky on the palate over a strength also felt. Flavors of black fruits / berries, warm spices and bitter chocolate. Long finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Aged 6 months in cement tanks then 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Producer website: poderecastorani.it

Sample offered by : selectionsfrechette.com

Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvée Dix-Neuvième 2012

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Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvée Dix-Neuvième Twenty Mile Bench VQA 2012

Bright gold color. Nose of fresh fruits with pineapple, citrus fruit and earthy clay mineral notes. Round on the palate with a good acidity level that goes pretty well with its candied lemon and fresh pineapple flavors. Long spicy finish. Got really better with air, more complex, so I suggest some cellaring time. Excellent (91)

Made of Chardonnay. Have seen oak, but didn’t find much information on how much. Alcohol level of 13,8%

Was sold at the LCBO (Ontario equivalent of the SAQ) for 35,00$. Some of this winery products are available through privte import in Québec

Website : pearlmorissette.com

Pearl Morissette agency in Québec : vinealis.qc.ca