Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011 Dark cherry color. Powerful nose of pepper, fruit notes and smoke. Flavors of spicy berries where pepper comes again same for the smoky twist. A little harsh at first, the finish has some heat but it silky and tasty. Good (87) Made of 35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and […]
Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012 The wine is almost uncolored. Nose of yellow apples, melon, wax and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is flavors of apples, pears, grilled nuts, just a touch of herbs and a biting acidity level. Completely dry, alcohol does not shows and is impressively fresh. Tasted blind, I would […]
Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012 Medium dark ruby color. Expressive and charming nose of flowers and ripe berries. Flavors of cherries and strawberries with some spices and oak undertones. Silky on the palate and just so good that you just want to have a sip after the other. Really tasty while showing […]
A sommelier or a wine lover near us: Geneviève Boucher Why this new line of blog post ? Because I find it captivating ! Wine world is full of wine lovers who, by their interests and unique personality share theirs attachment to this lovely, intriguing yet touching beverage! My life as a wine passionate was to […]
Albert Bichot Le Bois des Chênes Beaujolais 2014 Bright ruby color. Nose and palate of red berries, fine spices, earth, but mostly it’s its fruit concentration that is stunning for a wine of this price. Compares pretty well to a very popular wine here in Québec, but for much less. Good (87) Made of Gamay. […]
Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012 Ruby color with purple hue. Aromas of red berries, spices, flowers and leather. Sappy fruit on the palate, the right amount of spice flavors, it drinks so well, especially with food where the wine simply shine. Still young and it shows with the tension and the little dryness on the […]
No. 3 d’Angelus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011 Dark violet color. Aromas of sweet and jammy berries, roasted spices, smoked wood, coffee and luxurious oak. More balanced on the palate than with the nose by the acidity, but still lacks some depth and strength on the finish. Still, it’s a tasty wine and gets better with […]
Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013 Black cherry color. Aromas of pepper blended with field berries and notes of smoke and leather. Fruity palate on a round, generous and silky mouthfeel. Might be a little too “charming” in style, but so tasty! Good+ (88) Made of Syrah (70%) and Merlot (30%). Aged […]
Dominique Piron Chiroubles 2014 Medium dark ruby color. Powerful nose of dry flowers, red berries and pepper. Flavors of cherries, ripe strawberries in a round mouthfeel. The finish is made out of pepper, minerals and floral notes. Young but enjoyable, this wine also have the capacity to age for some years. Very good (89) Made […]
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