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Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

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Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

Dark purple color. Nose of blackberries, crushed raspberries with a good amount of spices notes. Silky mouthfeel at first, then  the brightness of the wine shows all the goodness this type of Cabernet Franc can offer. The tart and sour fruit flavors on the finish brings in an enjoyable vibrant twist. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months, partially in oak casks and the other part in oak barrels of 4-5 usage. Certified organic by ECOCERT. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 27,30$ (Code SAQ : 11665534)

Rézin is the importer for Château Yvonne wines in Québec: rezin.com

Domaine de Majas Côtes Catalanes 2015

Domaine de Majas Côtes Catalanes 2015

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Domaine de Majas Côtes Catalanes 2015 

Light garnet color. Nose of red berries, earth, there is some funkyness here but it went away with air to let pepper and clove spices show up. On the palate there is so much fruit flavors that the spices notes only comes up on the finish to give some punch to that festive wine. Good acidity level, high quaffability, it’s what natural wine can offer best! Very good (89)

Made of 50% carignan and 50% grenache noir. Aged on lees. Organic farming with ECOCERT certification. Natural winemaking. Tom Lubbe (Domaine Matassa) is the consulting winemaker. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 20,50$ (Code SAQ : 13105910)

Domaine de Majas website: domainedemajas.com

Represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Domaine de Majas Côtes Catalanes 2015

Bernhard & Reibel Crémant d'Alsace 2013

Bernhard & Reibel Crémant d’Alsace 2013

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Bernhard & Reibel Crémant d’Alsace 2013

Light gold color with good size bubbles, not too intense, lively in the glass even if they’re not lasting too long on the palate. Nose of toasted bread, pastry cream, apples, some yeast and hay. Really tasty and somehow concentrated, very long finish. Flavors of toasted bread covered with honey, orange and nectarines. There is acididy in this wine, some bitterness and salty notes. Was impressed with the complexity of this Crémant. This was not the last time I’m having this! Very good+ (90)

Made of chardonnay (80%) and pinot noir (20%). 4,1g/l of residual sugar. Aged a minimum of one year on “latte”. ECOCERT organic farming certified. Alcohol level of 13,4%

Available in SAQ stores for 25,75$ (Code SAQ : 13133224)

Le site internet du Domaine Bernhard & Riebel: domaine-bernhard-reibel.fr

C’est Agence Boires qui les représente au Québec: agenceboires.com

Bernhard & Reibel Crémant d'Alsace 2013

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

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Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Beautiful ruby color. Nose of cherries, sweet spices (cinnamon), earth, it’s fresah and inviting. What a good idea to fall for the wine and listen to its call! Perfect acidity level, right amount of fruit flavors, of chewyness with just a touch of spice. As many Italian wine, this one shines when paired with food. And beware, this is the kind of bottle you go through quite rapidly… Very good (89)

Made of Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo and Colorino del Valdarno. Certified organic by ECOCERT. Aged 6 to 8 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available exclusively in the 900 Beaubien and Marché Atwater SAQ stores for 19,80$ (Code SAQ: 12817034)

Paterna’s website: paterna.it

They are represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Domaine Chasselay Fleurie La Chapelle des Bois 2014

Domaine Chasselay Fleurie La Chapelle des Bois 2014

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Domaine Chasselay Fleurie La Chapelle des Bois 2014

Dark ruby color. Nose of spices, berries and flowers. On the palate the wine is juicy but serious, with a cool climate Cabernet Franc like finish on spices and really fresh. Huge acidity and also have a great minerality. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Organic Ecocert certified. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 24,90$ (Code SAQ : 12454632)

Domaine Chassenay’s website: domaine-chasselay.com

They are represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Virgile Joly Le Joly Rouge Languedoc 2012

Virgile Joly Le Joly Rouge Languedoc 2012

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Virgile Joly Le Joly Rouge Languedoc 2012

Bright cherry color. Nose of fruits and herbs with enough freshness and some spices notes. Lively on the palate with similar flavors as on the the nose with a little earth, then a long and fine finish. I need some sun and a bbq to enjoy this wine! Good+ (88)

Made of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Cinsault and 10% Carignan. Aged 12 months in tanks. Ecocert certified – organic wine. Alcohol level of 13% 

Recently made available at the SAQ for 18,75$ (Code SAQ : 12879198)

Domaine Virgile Joly’s website: domainevirgilejoly.com

Agence Boires represents them in Québec: agenceboires.com

Virgile Joly Le Joli Rouge Languedoc 2012

Virgile Joly Le Joly Rouge Languedoc 2012

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

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Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Bright ruby color. Nose of fruits and spices that are well be=lended with earth and rocks note. Explosive fruit on the palate, then the spicy finish kicks in and ask to be brought at the table to pair with many types of dishes. Good acidity level, as well as structured ans serious, more than what Beaujolais appellation wine usually offers. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Certified Ecocert (organic). Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Was just released for a new arrival of Cellier products at the SAQ for 19,65$ (Code SAQ : 12792092)

Domaine Chassenay website’s: domaine-chasselay.com

They are represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014