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Pierre-Marie Chermette Coeur de Vendanges Beaujolais 2014

Pierre-Marie Chermette Coeur de Vendanges Beaujolais 2014

Slightly purple ruby color, seems quite dark for a Beaujolais. Aromas of homemade strawberry jam, spices, earth all in a complex nose. Serious on the palate with fruits flavors, good amount of spices and a good acidity level. Finish with a touch of caramel. Feels like it is above its Beaujolais rank. Is it because it’s made of centennial vines? A fact is that I like it! Very good+ (90)

Made of Gamay come from a 1ha vineyards planted of centennial vines. Aged in 5 to 10 years old oak barrels for 50% of the wine, the other part being aged in large old oak cask. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,90$ (Code SAQ : 11865211)

Producer’s website : chermette.fr

Represented in Québec by : maitredechai.ca

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Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

Dark purple-ish color. Nose of meat, spices and black berries. Despite its structure and chewiness, it does have freshness that goes well with the fruity flavors, the fine and integrated spices notes. Good length where a touch of minerals and leather is noticeable. I do recommend to put it in the cellar for few years to let it rest a little. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Syrah. Aged 12 months in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 21,40$ (Code SAQ : 686279)

Producer’s website : vignobleduloupblanc.com

Sample proposed by : reserve-selection.com

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

Light ruby color. Explosive nose of primary aromas with red berries, green notes and sweet spices. Good acidity level paired with flavors of cranberries and raspberries. Light but tasty. Very good (89)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels, 15% being new for 11 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 33,00$ (Code SAQ 10521029)

Domaine Faiveley’s website : domaine-faiveley.com

Proposed in an event hosted by : trialto.com

Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

Medium dense garnet color. Aromas of red berries, plum, leather, dry flowers and seems a little austere for now. More open, expressive and charming on the palate with the same flavor profile as what noticeable on the nose. This wine is fresh and is claiming for a place at your table to be shared and enjoyed. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon from a vineyard located at an altitude of 2000 meters. Aged in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Was release in a recent SAQ Cellier delivery and cost 21,50$ (Code SAQ: 11927813)

Clos des Fous website : closdesfous.com

Proposed by in a recent event : reserve-selection.com

Telmo Rodriguez Mencia Gaba do Xil Valdeorras 2013

Telmo Rodriguez Mencia Gaba do Xil Valdeorras 2013

Ruby color. Aromas of field berries, cherries, spices and earth. Bites a little at the first sip, but its red berries and earth flavors are very tasty. Good acidity level, long finish with just a touch of heat. Very good (89)

From 100% Mencía. Aged 8 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,45$ (Code SAQ 11861771)

Producer’s website: telmorodriguez.com

Presenty at an event by : trialto.com

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

Bright and translucid ruby color. Inviting nose of red berries, aromatic herbs and earth. Highly quaffable with a fine palate of fruit and spices flavors. Finish loaded of ground cherries and flower notes. 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 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

Represented in Québec by : maitredechai.ca

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty Vieilles Vignes 2013

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

The color is dark and slightly purple. Powerful aromas of spicy black berries, dry fruits, earth, flowers and dust. Tasty and spicy with flavors of black licorice, black pepper, black berries, ripe blue grapes and floral notes. Silky on the palate, the wine is also structured feeling young and showing that it can handle few more years of cellaring. Very good+ (90)

Made of Barbera from Cascina Pe Mol, Castelletto, Rocche di San Nicola vineyards. Each vineyard was vinified separately. Aged 12 months in French oak tonneaux of 500l (half new) followed by 9 months in bottle. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Last vintage sold at the SAQ was the 2011 at 35,25$ (Code SAQ : 10663844)

Producer website : sandroneluciano.com

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2008_2

San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

Medium ruby color. Nose of cherries, dry herbs, dry fruits and leather. On the palate it’s an explosion of Morello cherries! A bit dry on the finish, this wine stays on the light side and fun to drink without being flabby. Table friendly wine that will pair well with pasta and/or anything tomato dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Sangiovese (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot (30%). Certified Organic. Aged in cement and stainless steel tanks (about 70% of the wine), the other part see oak for4 to 12 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 14,70$ (Code SAQ :  12592832)

Producer website : sanfabianocalcinaia.it

Represented in Québec by : enoteca.ca

Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

Dark and slightly purple color. Aromas of blackberries, spices, herbs and dried roses. Rond and silky on the palate over a strength also felt. Flavors of black fruits / berries, warm spices and bitter chocolate. Long finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Aged 6 months in cement tanks then 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Producer website: poderecastorani.it

Sample offered by : selectionsfrechette.com