Domaine Felettig Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014

Domaine Felettig Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014

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Domaine Felettig Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014

Beautiful ruby color. Nose of red fruits (strawberries, cranberries, cherries), spices, earth and some flower notes. On the palate the fruit is pure and crunchy with earth and spices coming back again. The acidity level is good, the wine shows freshness, very fine tannis and a finish of good lenght. Really liked that wine! Excellent (91)

Made of Pinot Noir from plots located in Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Lavières” and “Les Chaliots” . Aged 14 to 18 months in oak barrels with up to 30% being new. Alcohol level of 13%

Domaine Felettig’s website: domaine-felettig.com

Just got in Québec through provite import with Les Bourguignols: lesbourguignols.com

Domaine Felettig Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014

Domaine Felettig Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014

Clos des Fous Pour Ma Gueule Valle del Itata 2016

Clos des Fous Pour Ma Gueule Valle del Itata 2016

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Clos des Fous Pour Ma Gueule Valle del Itata 2016

Medium bright ruby color. Nose of berries, sppices, earth and a touch of lovely and green Pepper like greeness. On the palate the acidity level is good, the wine is fresh with a long lasting finish. The flavors are all about red and dark berries, spices and earth. This wine is very generous for its price point. Good+ (88)

Made of Malbec, Syrah, Cinsault, Pais and Carmenère. Alcohol level of 15$

Available in SAQ stores for 20,45$ (Code SAQ : 12797686)

Clos des Fous website: closdesfous.com

Clos des Fous is represented in Québec by Trialto : trialto.com

Domaine du Nival Matière à Discussion 2016

Domaine du Nival Matière à Discussion 2016

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Domaine du Nival Matière à Discussion 2016

Light gold color, but shiny and youthful. Nose of candied lemon, salty and light oak notes with just a touch of caramel, all in a subtle and elegant way. Bright tension on the palate due to its good acidity level without being razor sharp, this wine last a good moment in a round finish where the well integrated oak plays the support role. The flavors are the same as seen on the nose. This wine feels young, but it’s so tasty now. What is even more great is the fact that this wine is produced only 45 minutes away from my place, and it’s just amazing. Great future for that Estate! Excellent (91)

Made of Vidal grapes. Aged 9 months on its lees in old neutral oak barrels. Alcohol level of 10,6%

Was sold at the winery, in private import and in few selected location, but it’s all gone. Was 23,00$

Domaine du Nival website: nival.ca

They are represented by Agence Boires: agenceboires.com

 

Souper au Quartier Général fin janvier 2018

We brougth this wine with us at Le Quartier Général, a BYOB restaurant in Montréal

Joseph Faiveley Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2010

Joseph Faiveley Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2010

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Joseph Faiveley Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2010

Even garnet color through the glass. Elegant nose with load of fruit flavors, spices, earth, dried flowers and something that reminds me of crushed rocks. Good mouthfeel with just enough strenght to feel the tannins, but civilized enough to be enjoyed. The fruit is expressive with a meaty twist, earth and spices flavors. This Pinot was really good and it did delivered up to my expectations. Excellent+ (92)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, 2/3 of them being new. Alcohol level of 13%

 

Was sold at the SAQ Signature for 79,00$ (Code SAQ : 12029249)

Domaine Joseph Faiveley’s website: domaine-faiveley.com

Trialto represents Faiveley in Québec: trialto.com

For more informatio. and critic notes on this wine: klwines.com

Souper au Quartier Général fin janvier 2018

We had this wine in a BYOB restaurant in Montréal

 

Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 2014

Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 2014

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Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 2014

Light, young and translucid garnet color. Aromas of spicy red berries, smoke and elegant yet subtle oak notes. Even if it shows its youth on the palate, there is fruit flavors, noble green notes, some oak, spices and a light bittterness on the finish. Glad I’ve opened one, even happier as I have more in the cellar!

In the end I had this bottle over five days (drank the first half on the first night, then a small glass over the following days. Kept it in a cool place under Vacuvin preserver stopper) and it kept getting better day after day. Really enjoyed this wine. Excellent (91)

Made of Pinot Noir grapes. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Was sold in Québec through a Courrier Vinicole event for 53,00$ (Code SAQ: 13006161)

For more informations on Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet: idealwine.net

 

Château Lafon-Rochet 4e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe 2004

Château Lafon-Rochet 4e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe 2004 

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Château Lafon-Rochet 4e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe 2004 

Dark garnet color. The depth from the nose gives black fruit notes, spices, earth, smoke and just a hint of burnt wood and red berries that brings in some freshness. Round and silky palate feel, slowly polished by the years of cellaring, but still gives the impression that it’s far from over. Slightly crisp finish with remanescance of the strenght this wine had before. The flavors are of the same type as the aromas with the addition of salty notes on the finish.  Very satisfying for a wine bought 8-9 years ago. Excellent (91) 

Made of 51% Merlot, 46% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, 50% being new. Alcohol level of 13%

Château Lafon-Rochet’s website: lafon-rochet.com 

Château Lafon-Rochet 4e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe 2004

Château Lafon-Rochet 4e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe 2004

Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012

Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012 

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Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012 

Dark and purple color. Nose of black berries, coffee, bitter chocolate, spices and oak. Dense and powerful on the palate, the vanilla filled finish does bring some charm to the wine. Bold but still expresses fruit flavors, spices and coffee notes. May be a little on the young side, but some air or few years in a cellar and it’ll just good to go! Very good (89)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 20 months in American oak barrels, then 24 months in bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

The 2013 vintage of this wine is available in SAQ stores for 21,45$ (Code SAQ : 00868729) 

Baron de Ley’s website: barondeley.com 

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com 

Rioja’s wine consortium: riojawine.com

Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d'Alba 2015

Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 

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Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 

Ruby-purple color. Nose of wild berries, cherries, plum, earth, spices and some flower notes. Flavors are about the same as the aromas, with extra notes of crushed black berries. This is expressive, joyful, round, fruit loaded and lifted by a good acidity. What a tasty treat! Very good (89)

Made of Dolcetto. Aged in stainless / cement tanks for 5 to 7 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Still available in SAQ stores for 21,95$ (Code SAQ : 11580186) 

Fratelli Alessandria’s website: fratellialessandria.it 

They are represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca 

Here’s a link to a post that followed a tasting-meeting with Vittore Alessandria: dansmonverre.ca/fratelli-alessandria/

Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d'Alba 2015

Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015

Malivoire Gamay Niagara Peninsula 2015

Malivoire Gamay Niagara Peninsula 2015 

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Malivoire Gamay Niagara Peninsula 2015 

Medium dark ruby color. Fine but shy nose of flowers, cherries and earth. Way more expressive on the palate with an explosion of red fruits, ground cherries, dried flowers and a bold and present spiciness. Just long and concentrated enough, it stays fresh and refreshing due to its good acidity level. Again a bottle that went empty the minute it was open! Very good+ (90)

Made of Gamay.  71% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation and was aged in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels for 10 months. Alcohol level of 12,%5

Available in SAQ stores for 19,50$ (Code SAQ :  11140498) 

Malivoire’s website: malivoire.com 

Sample proposed by Le Maître de Chai: maitredechai.ca

Malivoire Gamay Niagara Peninsula 2015

Malivoire Gamay Niagara Peninsula 2015

Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Païs Marcillac 2015

Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Païs Marcillac 2015 

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Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Païs Marcillac 2015 

Ruby color with purple hue. Bloody and meaty yet showing freshness, berries and spices notes. Crunchy fruit flavors on the palate with more dark berries than red ones, with some sweet spices, meat notes and everything for a wine to pair well with BBQ grilled meat dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Fer Servadou. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 16,80$ (Code SAQ : 00743377) 

Domaine du Cros website : domaine-du-cros.com 

Sample proposed by Trialto: trialto.com