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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

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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

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Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

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

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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

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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

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Château Eugènie Cahors 2011

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Château Eugénie Cahors 2011

Dark cherry color. Aromas of earth, rocks, spices and dry herbs. Lots of freshness too. Hard not to like the fruit flavors of this wine blended with spices and minerals. To buy to go with your last BBQs of the season or to warm yourself while facing the upcoming fall. Very good (89)

Blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. Aged in stainless taaks and oak barrels for 12 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 15,95$ (Code SAQ 721282)

Château’s website : chateaueugenie.com

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