Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013

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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 in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,35$ (Code SAQ : 00602839)

Producer’s website : daumas-gassac.com

Samble proposed by : selectionsfrechette.com

Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise Merlot-Syrah IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013_2

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013

Light ruby color. Aromas of crushed strawberries and field berries. Fresh and inviting. Lively and fresh with its flavors of red berries and clay notes, then a finish with fine spices bright it up a little. Medium long, but it’s so enjoyable, exactly what I did ! Bien+ (88)

Made of Gamay (75%) and Pinot Noir (25%). Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,50$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

Producer’s website : vignerons-saintpourcain.com

Represented in Québec by : oeno.ca

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2013_2

Parés Baltà Cava Brut

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Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Light gold color with fine bubbles. Not very intense on the palate, it still shows lemon notes with limestone minerality and green apples flavors. Good acidity level and length that brings up the rather thin mid palate. Not very complex, but fresh with an high drinkability level ! Among the best bubbly in that price range. Good+ (88)

Made of Parellada (58%), Macabeo (25%), Xarel·lo (17%). First fermentation in stainless tnaks then second fermentation in bottle following the traditional method. Aged up to 18 months in bottle before release. Alcohol level of 11,5%

Available at the for 17,45$ (Code SAQ : 10896365)

Producer’s website : paresbalta.com

Represented in Québec by : trialto.com

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Coelus Joven Rioja 2014

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Coelus Joven Rioja 2014

Translucid and bright ruby color. Beautiful aromas of red berries, spices and aromatic herbs. May seems simple, but still is pretty. Even more charming on the palate! Fresh, tasty and satisfying. Perfect wine for those who just to have a glass of wine and enjoy it rather than analyzing the drink!

Made of Tempranillo. Aged in stainless tanks after a carbonic maceration. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 11,35$ (Code SAQ : 12699091)

Producer’s website : grupoyllera.com

Represented in Québec by : valmonti.net

Telmo Rodriguez Mencia Gaba do Xil Valdeorras 2013

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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

San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

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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

Château Eugènie Cahors 2011

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Château Eugénie Cahors 2011

Dark cherry color. Aromas of earth, rocks, spices and dry herbs. Lots of freshness too. Hard not to like the fruit flavors of this wine blended with spices and minerals. To buy to go with your last BBQs of the season or to warm yourself while facing the upcoming fall. Very good (89)

Blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. Aged in stainless taaks and oak barrels for 12 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 15,95$ (Code SAQ 721282)

Château’s website : chateaueugenie.com

Represented by and proposed by reserve-selection.com

Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2012

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Les Deux Clochers Saint-Pourçain 2012

When I’m particularly thirsty and just want to have some wine, it happens quite often that I turn myself to a Gamay based wine, not deep nor complex, but fruit forward. On a recent hot summer day, that’s exactly what happened. So I did opened a bottle of this wine I already had a few times and that had pleased me every time. Simple, fruity, fresh, good acidity level, drinks so easily in a style I like a lot. Very good (89)

Not available now at our favorite monopoly, I did enquired to the agency when it will be back on the shelves and it should come again soon. So happy to hear it, and it’s cheap too! Be aware and ready to jump on it when back at the SAQ.

Made of Gamay (75%) and Pinot Noir (25%). Alcohol level of 12,5%

Was available for 14,50$ (Code SAQ : 00895953)

Producer’s website : vignerons-saintpourcain.com

The agencey representing them here in Québec : oeno.ca

CVNE Monopole Rioja 2014

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CVNE Monopole Rioja 2014

Lighly colored. Aromas of lemon, lime, it’s salty, mineral with notes of pepper. Enjoyable by its lime and grapefruit flavors, this wine if also bright, fresh and mineral. Served before the meal and paired with Halloum cheese grilled on the BBQ, this bottle was emptied in no time. Very good (89)

Made of Viura. Handpicked grapes. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,35$ (Code SAQ : 12636760 )

Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (CVNE) website :  cvne.com

Bottle proposed by  lbvinternational.com

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Casa Silva Reserva Cuvée Colchagua Carmenère 2013

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Casa Silva Reserva Cuvée Colchagua Carmenère 2013

Deep purple color. Aromas of black berries, bitter chocolate, spices, wet earth and oaky notes. The typical and silky mouthfeel from the Carmenère with its chocolate and green peppers flavors are completed with the other aromas already there. Flavorful and have a good length. Can be paired with a meat dish of a vegetarian meal having green peppers in it. Good+ (88)

Made of Carmenère. 60% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 6 months and 40% in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Casa Silva’s website : casasilva.cl

Proposed by : lbvinternational.com