Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

Dark purple color. Nose of spices, small black berries, brown sugar, but it’s the finesse of the wine that impress the most. Same aromatic profile on the palate, the wine’s finesse goes along with its vigor and youth. Long finish with a little heat, but this wine is so good! Have to be decanted if drank now to lower its current strenght, but then so enjoyable. Excellent (91), but will be even better.

Blend of Zinfandel (70%), Petite Sirah (21%), Carignan and Mataro. Aged 14 months in American oak barrels,  25% new, 55% from 1 to 3 wines and 20% of 4 wines. Alcohol level of 14,4%

The 2014 vintage is currently available in SAQ stores for 62,25$ (Code SAQ : 12986196)

Ridge Vineyards website: ridgewine.com

They are represented in Québec by LCC Vins et Spiritueux: lccvins.com

Here is a video of Ridge’s winemaker tlaking about this specific wine:

Château Trillol Corbières 2012

Château Trillol Corbières 2012

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Château Trillol Corbières 2012

Dark colored. Nose and palate of pepper, dark berries, it’s spicy and leather on the finish. There is also a chewy mouthfeel and structure, so it need meat to pair with it! If you like bolder and full-bodied wines, you may enjoy this one. Good+ (88)

Blend of 52% Grenache, 24% Carignan, 24% Syrah. Aged 6 to 12 months in 3 to 6 years old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 17,95$ (Code SAQ : 00523274)

Château Trillol is owned by the Sichel family: sichel.fr

Sample proposed by VINS FINS L’agence: sdvf.ca

Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

Light ruby color with purple hue. Nose of small berries, spices, earth and this light natural wine funkyness. There is a great acidity in this wine which is good since it comes from the warm 2015 vintage, and I like that! Then there was berry flavors ,earth and spices notes. It was quaffable, fresh and really good. You’re looking for a wine that will pair with heavyier winter dish? This one’s for you! Very good (89)

Gamay made in organic and biodynamic farming. Natural winemaking. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 11459976)

Domaine Marcel Lapierre’s website: marcel-lapierre.com

Rézin represents them in Québec: rezin.com

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

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Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

Dark and deep purple color. Nose of black berries, spices, herbs, it’s bright, deep and mysterious. Greatly structured on the palate, it is quite powerful at this stage. Flavors of spicy black berries with small berry jam and a mineral touch on the finish. This can’t hide the fact that it comes from a warm climate area, but that doesn’t lower its great ageing potential as this will be amazing after some years in the cellar. Very good+ (90

Blend of 95% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, 1% Cinsault. Aged in oak foudres for 18 to 20 months. Alcohol level of 14,5%

The 2014 vintage was sold recently and it was gone fast! (Code SAQ: 12612493)

Domaine Tempier’s website: domainetempier.com

More info on them: kermitlynch.com/domaine-tempier

Domaine Tempier is represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

 

Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme

Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme

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Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme 

Amber and caramel color. Nose of dried herbs, caramel, molasse, apples and bright spicy notes. The dried herbs are there at first on the palate, then came a sweet and gentle touch on a very long and almost infinite long finish. There were also flavors of brown apples and dry fruits. This was so close to show its WOW factor, but I guess all that was missing is more of that Vermouth in the glass! Original yet very good product made locally. Very good+ (90)

Made of apple ice cider and apple spirit. Alcohol level of 18%

Available at the SAQ for 24,75$ (Code SAQ: 12979092)

LesVergers Lafrance’s website: lesvergerslafrance.com

They are represented by Élixirs Vins et Spiritueux: elixirs.ca

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

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Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Medium dark purple color. Rich nose of brries with earth, spices and rocky notes. Charming on the palate with is ripe fruit flavors and wild berries, warm spices and jammy strawberries and density on the finish. True to its vintage, the wine remains highly quaffable and tasty. Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay. Aged 5 to 10 months in 288 litres burgundy oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 27,95$ (Code SAQ : 12847831)

Christophe Pacalet’s website: christophepacalet.com

Christophe Pacalet is represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

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Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

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Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Medium dark light purple color. Nose of flowers, sweet red berries, earth and spices. Chewy on the palate, we feel the warmer vintage with the typical ripe fruit, but the wine still have enough acidity and concentration to be enjoyable and fresh. Once again, I like that wine that will be perfect for pairing with richer dishes or with a deli meat plate when Spring will be back! Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from 40 years old vines. Partially destalked and aged in oak cask and barrels, partially new. Alcohol level of 12,6%

Available at the SAQ for 22,40$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

Represented in Québec by Le Maitre de Chai : maitredechai.ca

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

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Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

Dark garnet color. Nose of smoke, black berries, leather, spices and oak. Palate of black berries, spices and leather, then a hint of greens and oak. A little dry on the finish due to the tannins, the wine is enjoyable, especially after some air and is clearly better with food. Very good+ (90)

Blend of merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, sangiovese and cabernet franc. Aged for a total of 48 months in oak barrels and bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 15%

Available at the SAQ for 37,25$ (Code SAQ : 11546965)

Tenuta Poggio Verrano’s website: poggioverrano.it

Represented in Québec by Connexion Oenophilia: oenophilia.ca

Sample proposed by the AQAVBS

Jacques Tissot Chardonnay Arbois 2012

Jacques Tissot Chardonnay Arbois 2012

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Jacques Tissot Chardonnay Arbois 2012

Light gold color. Very aromatic nose of pear, pineapple, citrus fruit, spices, nuts and light notes of oak. About the same flavor profile as the nose, mouth coating with a good acidity level and a salty finish. Will pair well with grilled shrimps, poultry plates but even more with cheese! Very good (89)

Made of  chardonnay. Fermented in tanks with 20% of it done in oak large barrels. Aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 25,00$ (Code SAQ : 12722158)

Domaine Jacques Tissot’s website: domaine-jacques-tissot.fr

Sample proposed by La Céleste Levure: lacelestelevure.ca

Bastion de l'Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

Bastion de l’Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

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Bastion de l’Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

Light ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, spices and a light smoky note. On the palate it’s a blend of brightness and fruit while being true to the grape variety and enjoyable. Flavors of sour red berries, spices, dust and smoke. Good+ (88)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the LCBO for 23,95$ (VINTAGES#: 50575)

Domaine Chanson’s website: domaine-chanson.com

Their wines are reprensented in Québec by Authentic Vins and Spiritueux: awsm.ca