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Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

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Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015 

Dark and can’t see through purple color. Nose of dark berries, warm spices, green Bell pepper, bitter chocolate and a hint of smoke and sandy soil. Very silky texture on the palate, it’s balanced, not heavyness here and there’s a light bitterness on the finish. Flavors of black berries, chocolate, light but enjoyable and well blended green notes. Long finish, thid wine would pair well with meat dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Carmenère. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% being new. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 21,95$ (Code SAQ : 11331614)

Vina Arboleda’s website: arboledawines.com

Sample proposed by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits: markanthonywineandspirits.ca

Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

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Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

Dark garnet color. Nose of light smoke, fruit, tobacco, some oak, but everything with this classy and noble Bordeaux feel. Quite open on the palate, this was so good! Beautiful flavors and silky mouth feel wrapping the remaining structure that will allow this wine to age many more years in the cellar. Saint-Emilion charm without its richness. Drank along with the 2006 vintage, I prefered this one for its classic Bordeaux feel… Excellent+ (92)

The property is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The Estate is named since 2008 Bélair-Monange, as it was bought by les Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Jean-Pierre Mouiex’s website: moueix.com

Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits is the Québec’s agent for les Établissements Moueix: markanthonywineandspirits.ca