Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

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Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

Dark purple color. Nose of black berries, spices, bitter chocolate and grilled greeen bell pepper. Silky mouthfeel that covers some strenght and bitterness, all classical Carmenere caracteristics. May not be long, exactly like the remaining time before grilling red meat dishes on the BBQ in the upcoming warmer season. I’m hungry now! Good (87)

Made of 100% Carmenère. Aged 10 months in 1 year old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 15,00$ (Code SAQ : 10694413)

François Lurton / Hacienda Araucano’s website: francoislurton.com

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

G.D. Vajra Petracine Riesling Langhe 2010

G.D. Vajra Petracine Riesling Langhe 2010

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G.D. Vajra Petracine Riesling Langhe 2010 

Light yellow color with green hue. The wine is screaming its variety of Riesling on the nose with citrus fruit and pine tree aromas. Bright, fresh, dry, salty on the palate with an almost rocky feel and a touch of bitterness on the finish. Feels young and will probably be even better with more cellaring time. Very good (89)

Made of Riesling from vines planted in 1885 of german and alsacian root stock. Aged up to 8 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12% 

Bought from private import through the Importations Syl-Vins agency: lesisv.com

G.D. Vajra’s website:  gdvajra.it

Château Vallon des Brumes Bordeaux 2011

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Château Vallon des Brumes Bordeaux 2011 

Dark cherry color. Nose of small black berries, spices ans smoke. Smooth on the palate with a touch of Bordeaux classic structure and flavors on par with those from the nose. Good acidity, not as powerful as Bordeaux usually are, probably due to the 2011 vintage. Drinks well from now, would pair well with beef dishes! Good+ (88)

Made of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 10% de Cabernet Franc. Certified organic. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 17,00$ (Code SAQ : 10863070)

Le Château Vallon des Brumes is owned by les Vignobles Boissonneau: boissonneau.fr

This Château is represented in Québec by Authentic Vins et Spiritueux: awsmqc.ca

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

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Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

How could I describe my apprecciation for this wine other than… liked it a LOT! Fruit flavor loaded, fine spices, amazing freshness and it drinks so easily. To my palate, even better than the same wine from 2013 vintage and that one was my favorite Gamay from Beaujolais available in SAQ stores in 2015. Had to buy more just to get to the upcoming summer… Excellent (91)

Made of Gamay. Organic wine. Aged in cement tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 25,90$ (Code SAQ : 12494028)

Georges Descombes wines are represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Poncié 2014

Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Poncié 2014

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Poncié 2014 

Dense ruby color. Nose of red berries, dried flowers, spices and old wood. Intense palate, very young feel with cherry pit, flowers and lots of spices that adds a little bite on the finish. Medium acidity level, a little rustic and harsh for now, ageing shows even if not from new barrels and for a long period of time. I could say that the wine is not in a dumb phase right now as better days are ahead, and with some air it is enjoyable from now. Will be much better though with some cellar ageing. Very good+ (90)

Made of Gamay from a sloped plot of 4,5ha. Aged 6 months in old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 25,70$ (Code SAQ : 10837314)

Domaine de Vissoux / Pierre-Marie Chermette’s website: chermette.fr

Represented in Québec by le Maître de Chai: maitredechai.ca

Pierre-Marie Chermette Fleurie Poncié 2014

A video (French) about Chermette:

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière 2013

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière 2013

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière 2013

Medium dark gold color. Complex nose of grilled pineapples, grapefruit, pear, spices, oak and just a hint of salty water breeze. Flavor profile is about the same with the addition of chalk, lime in a round mouthfeel that still gives room for the acidity to show. This is young or course and oak is there, but drank over 8 hours it did showed how good this will be after few years of ageing. Excellent+ (92)

Made of Chardonnay from vines planted in 1970. Aged in 350 litres oak barrels, 30% being new. Alcohol level of 12,8%

This wine was sold at SAQ Signature stores for 66,00$ (Code SAQ : 12706001)

La Céleste Levure represents Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey wines in Québec: lacelestelevure.ca

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière 2013

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2013

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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2013 

Dark ruby color. Nose of black and red berries, lot of spices notes, some earth and stays fresh. Fruit loaded on the palate with again spices and a touch of bitterness. Acidity brings freshness and paired with its structure, it allows this wine to be paired with a lot of dishes. One of my favorite wines when I go visit family and friends, especially when I don’t know what we’re eating. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Barbera grapes. Aged 6 to 8 months in 50hl oak barrels, 30% being new, then a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior hitting the shelves. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,45$ (Code SAQ :  00356105)

Michele Chiarlo’s website: michelechiarlo.it

Represented in Québec by: univins.ca

Château Tour Saint-Vincent Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2009

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Château Tour Saint-Vincent Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2009

Dark violet color. Nose of dark berries, earth, cedar wood, smoke and bitter chocolate. Very “Merlot” style even if this is not the dominant grape in the blend. About the same flavor profil on the palate, medium silkyness, quite long, concentrated, feels young and calls for a roasted beef dish! Very good (89)

The vineyard is made of 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 22,50$ (Code SAQ : 12116431)

The producer’s website, les Vignobles Lacombe: vignobles-lacombe.com

Sample proposed by les Sélections Fréchette : selectionsfrechette.com

 

 

Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Lolol Valley 2014

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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

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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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