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Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l’Oratoire 2013

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Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l’Oratoire 2013

Light and bright gold color. Nose of yellow apples, pears and lemon juice. Round mouthfeel with some fat texture, may lack some acidity, probably a result of the vintage, but the wine is quite tasty. Served with creamy pasta dish, it showed well! Very good (89)

Made of Chardonnay. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 24,25$ (Code SAQ : 11890811)

Domaine Chanson website: domaine-chanson.com

Sample proposed by Authentic Wine and Spirits: awsmqc.ca

Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l'Oratoire 2013_2

Cortes de Cima Chaminé Alentejano 2013

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Cortes de Cima Chaminé Alentejano 2013

Dark ruby color. Nose of wild berries, spices and earth. Smooth on the palate, quite tasty, drinks pretty well with a spicy finish. Well-made and offered at a very attractive price. Good+ (88)

Made of 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 25% Syrah, 20% Touriga Nacional, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 5% Trincadeira Tempranillo and Syrah. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 14,95$ (Code SAQ : 10403410)

Cortes de Cima’s website : cortesdecima.com

Represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard : vinsbalthazard.com

Video of Sandrine from Vins Balthazard agency with Carlos Ferreira from Café Ferreira while having this wine (in french only) :

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

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Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

Purple colored. Aromas and flavors of grape jelly, dark berries, spices, and notes of dark chocolate and oak. Coats well the palate with its rich fruit profile without being heavy or over ripe. Would pair well with roasted meat dishes. Also available in magnum size bottle (1,5L), the right size for hosting a party! Good+ (88)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aged 10 months in a mix of oak barrels (80%, 1/4 of 2 wines, 3/4 from 3 wines) and stainless tanks (20%). Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 29,20$ (Code SAQ : 11098285) or 60,75$ for the magnum sized bottle (1,5L, Code SAQ :  11692866)

Producer’s website: lemacchiole.it

Represented in Québec by: reserve-selection.com

Tasted at an event hosted in the agency offices

 

Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013

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Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013

Black cherry color. Aromas of pepper blended with field berries and notes of smoke and leather. Fruity palate on a round, generous and silky mouthfeel. Might be a little too “charming” in style, but so tasty! Good+ (88)

Made of Syrah (70%) and Merlot (30%). Aged in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,35$ (Code SAQ : 00602839)

Producer’s website : daumas-gassac.com

Samble proposed by : selectionsfrechette.com

Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise Merlot-Syrah IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013_2

Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

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A. Bartholomaus & E. Catena Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

Deep purple color. Aromas of black berries, smoke, spices, tree bark, coffee and cedar wood. Concentrated, round on the palate with chocolate, dark berries, spices and oak flavors. If you still have the opportunity to grill some steak on the BBQ, that’s a good wine to pair with it! Good (87)

Made of Malbec (85%) and Bonarda (15%). Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 11156895)

Producer’s website : ernestocatenavineyards.com

Proposed by : reserve-selection.com

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Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

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Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of small sweet berries, spices and a nice green note. Silky on the palate, light but not thin with pretty fruity flavors, fine spices and a mouthwatering acidity (and ignite thirst!). Just enough long, fresh, original and tasty, why should I ask for more ? Very good (89)

Mado of Zweigelt. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 20,30$ (Code SAQ : 12677115)

Producer’s website: weingut-pittnauer.at

Represented in Québec by: rezin.com

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

Light ruby color. Aromas of crushed strawberries and field berries. Fresh and inviting. Lively and fresh with its flavors of red berries and clay notes, then a finish with fine spices bright it up a little. Medium long, but it’s so enjoyable, exactly what I did ! Bien+ (88)

Made of Gamay (75%) and Pinot Noir (25%). Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,50$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

Producer’s website : vignerons-saintpourcain.com

Represented in Québec by : oeno.ca

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013_2

Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

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Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

Garnet color. Aromas of earth, clay, red berries and sweet spices. Have some “fizz” at bottle opening and the “nature” does shows (slightly funky without being bretts) with sweet cranberries, red berries, spices and good acidity level. Long finish with a touch of heat from the alcohol. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Xinomavro. Aged 6 months in 500-600L cask. Bottled without filtration and no sulfur added. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in private import through: oenopole.ca

Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013_2

 

J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

Dark red cherry color. Aromas of heated spices, fruit notes, rocks and black licorice. Flavors are mouth coating with enjoyable red and blackberry jam, warm spices and a fresh finish. Well made (88)

Made of Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) from vineyards in Visan, Buisson, Vinsobres and Estézargues. Did not find any information about the ageing process of the wine. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 10330433)

JL Chave website : domainejlchave.fr

Proposed by during one of their event : reserve-selection.com