Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2012

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2012

When I’m particularly thirsty and just want to have some wine, it happens quite often that I turn myself to a Gamay based wine, not deep nor complex, but fruit forward. On a recent hot summer day, that’s exactly what happened. So I did opened a bottle of this wine I already had a few times and that had pleased me every time. Simple, fruity, fresh, good acidity level, drinks so easily in a style I like a lot. Very good (89)

Not available now at our favorite monopoly, I did enquired to the agency when it will be back on the shelves and it should come again soon. So happy to hear it, and it’s cheap too! Be aware and ready to jump on it when back at the SAQ.

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

Was available for 14,50$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

Producer’s website : vignerons-saintpourcain.com

The agencey representing them here in Québec : oeno.ca

Olivier Pithon Mon P’tit Pithon Côtes Catalanes 2014

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Domaine Olivier Pithon Mon P’tit Pithon Côtes Catalanes 2014

I am not a natural born Grenache fan. Though, I’m curious and like to discover so I tried this one:

Glossy ruby color. Strawberry jam flavor with aromatic herbs and warm rocks. Fruity, round and chewy mouthfeel. This wine just drinks so easily. Very good+ (90)

Made of Grenache Noir. Vineyard and wine organic and biodynamic certified (ÉCOCERT, DEMETER). Alcohol level o 13%

Available at the SAQ for 20,10$ (Code SAQ :  12574811)

Producer website : domaineolivierpithon.com

Represented in Québec by : wardetassocies.com

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Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

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Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

Dark garnet color and doing long legs on the glass side. Smoky aromas with grilled bell pepper, spices, earth and a light “funky” twist. On the palate it starts with meaty notes and leather, smoke, dense texture and fine tannins. Good acidity paired low chewiness. At the end was pretty good. Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barreld (up to 70% being new) for 15 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Site internet du Château : jmcazes.com/fr/chateau-lynch-bages

Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

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Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

Bright ruby color. The wine is a real fruity delight with a fine nose. The aromas, as the flavors, are floral and slightly earthy. We drank it so fast that I’m almost speech less on how to describe it other than I liked it!

Made of Gamay. Handpicked, went through carbonic maceration and traditional winemaking. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 19,20$ (SAQ code :  12572858)

Producer’s website: merieau.com

The agency that represents them in Québec: rezin.com

Domaine Chignard Juliénas Beauvernay 2012

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Domaine Chignard Juliénas Beauvernay 2012

It was a Monday and it was beautiful outside. We were having a simple but good meal of grilled chicken. What to choose to drink with it ? A Gamay based wine of course! Dark ruby color, fruity, floral and spicy aromas. Despite its structure, it is smooth and silky. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from 60 years old + vines. Aged in old oak vats for 13 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Represented in Québec by seguinrobillard.ca

CVNE Monopole Rioja 2014

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CVNE Monopole Rioja 2014

Lighly colored. Aromas of lemon, lime, it’s salty, mineral with notes of pepper. Enjoyable by its lime and grapefruit flavors, this wine if also bright, fresh and mineral. Served before the meal and paired with Halloum cheese grilled on the BBQ, this bottle was emptied in no time. Very good (89)

Made of Viura. Handpicked grapes. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,35$ (Code SAQ : 12636760 )

Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (CVNE) website :  cvne.com

Bottle proposed by  lbvinternational.com

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Bouvret & Ganevat Les Compères Côtes du Jura 2012

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Bouvret & Ganevat Les Compères Côtes du Jura 2012

Deep gold color for a wine that young. Aromas where honey, melon and ripe pears goes along with earth, mushrooms and flowers. Bright on the palate with good acidity and flavors of honey, green melon, Bosc pear and a hint of spices. Rich but balanced, I would pair this wine with a melting brie cheese topped with cranberries and nuts or bites of prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe. Very good (89)

Made of Chardonnay. From the negoce activity of Ganevat. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 29,05$ (SAQ code : 11544003 )

Represented in Québec by  rezin.com

Real Sitio de Ventosilla PradoRey Crianza Ribera del Duero 2001

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Real Sitio de Ventosilla PradoRey Crianza Ribera del Duero 2001

Dark color with slightly orange rim. Evolution of the wine is more detectable on the nose with of dry fruits and leaves, old wood and tobacco. Flavors of plums and date are added to the aromas I had. In decline, can’t deny it, but did well at the table. Good (87)

Made of 95% Tinto Fino, 3% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 2% Merlot. Aged 12 months in American oak barrels, 3 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle prior to hit the shelves. Alcohol level of 13,5%

The current vintage of this wine is available for 21,60$ at the SAQ (Code: 929034)

Producer’s website: pradorey.es