Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Lolol Valley 2014

Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Lolol Valley 2014

Dark violet color. Powerful nose of black berries, spices and smoke. Flavors of dark berries, blue grapes, pepper, incense and vanilla. Has some strength, it’s young and tasty. Pretty good buy! Good+ (88)

Made of Syrah. Aged 8 months in one year old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 10,90$ (Code SAQ : 11975073)

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

François Lurton / Hacienda Araucano website : francoislurton.com

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

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

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