Vietti Castiglione Barolo 2012

Vietti Castiglione Barolo 2012

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Vietti Castiglione Barolo 2012

Medium brick garnet color. Pretty nose of fruit, flowers, fine spices and leather. Fine, fresh and typical of Nebbiolo wines. Charming on the palate with balance between finesse and rusticity. Flavors of wild berries, dried flowers, leather, sweet spices, all this in a long lasting finish! Will be a Grand vin for sure and is drinking beautifully from now. Can’t imagine this wine but coming from a better vintage! Tasted with Elena Penna Currado from Vietti. Excellent+ (92)

Made of Nebbiolo. Aged 26 months in cask then 8 months in stainless tanks prior to bottling. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Will be available soon through private import with Réserve et Sélection: reserve-selection.com

Vietti’s website : vietti.com

Tasted at an event by Réserve et Sélection with Elena Penna Currado from Vietti, and yes it does make the moment better!

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

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Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Bright ruby color. Nose of fruits and spices that are well be=lended with earth and rocks note. Explosive fruit on the palate, then the spicy finish kicks in and ask to be brought at the table to pair with many types of dishes. Good acidity level, as well as structured ans serious, more than what Beaujolais appellation wine usually offers. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Certified Ecocert (organic). Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Was just released for a new arrival of Cellier products at the SAQ for 19,65$ (Code SAQ : 12792092)

Domaine Chassenay website’s: domaine-chasselay.com

They are represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2006

E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2006

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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2006

The wine is quite dark colored. Fine nose of spices, luxurious but balance oak aromas that lift the wine instead of overpowering it. This will be so much more complex with more cellaring time! Flavors of berries, spices (cinnamon), flowers with a fatty and rich oaky twist but in the same time well integrated and balanced. It’s deep and complex even if in its early years because this wine is really young. Even so, the wine is good and drinks well, like an oak plate carring fruits on it. My first time ever with one of the three “Lalala” from Guigal. Tasted blind without knowing which wine it was. Superb+ (94)

Made of 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier. Aged 40 months in new oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Not available at the SAQ for now.

Domaine Guigal’s website: guigal.com

Le Domaine E. Guigal is represented in Quebec by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Guy Breton Régnié 2013

Guy Breton Régnié 2013

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Guy Breton Régnié 2013

Foggy ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, dried flowers and this typical nature scent. About the same on the palate in a discret flavor intensity as it is not a monster of concentration and the nature profile of the wine is bringing the fruit up instead of overpowering it. Tasty and drinks rapidly! Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from vines of 35 years old and 100 years old, half from each plot. The ageing is made in part in 3+ wines burgundian oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 28,30$ (Code SAQ : 12705542)

Guy Breton is represented in Québec by : glou-mtl.com

More about Guy Breton and his wines: kermitlynch.com/guy-breton

Guy Breton Régnié 2013

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

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

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

 

 

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

Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l'Oratoire 2013_2

Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

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Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

Dark ruby color. Oaky and spicy nose at first, but after some air, black berries and leather will appear. Powerful and tasty, the oak is better integrated on the palate with black fruit and leather again. Good acidity level, long finish slightly bitter in a noble way. Could age for few years. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 1/3 being new. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 23,20$ (Code SAQ : 10752775)

Producer’s website : chevalquancard.com

Sample presented by Sélections Fréchette : selectionsfrechette.com