Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

Very dark color. Nose of spicy oak, black berries in a deep and complex way. Really tasty, young, long, with fruit, spices and oak being there, but the balance keeps all the flavors underground control. Will become a great wine. Excellent (91)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14% 

Available at the SAQ for 73,00$ (Code SAQ : 10297047)

Tenuta Sette Ponti’s website: tenutasetteponti.it

Tasted during an event hosted in Réserve et Sélection offices.

Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2006

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Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2006

Ruby color. Nose full of fruit, spices and bacon fat notes. Palate loaded of fruit flavors, spices and is very complex. Will change constantly with air with a tighter finish, a sign that the wine is still young. Excellent+ (92)

Made of Pinot Noir from 70 to 100+ years old vines. Aged 15-16 months in new oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Represented in Québec by: maitredechai.ca

Sena Chadwick Mondavi Sena Aconcagua 1997

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Sena Chadwick Mondavi Sena Aconcagua 1997

Dark on its center and orange on the rim. Beautiful aged Cabernet Sauvignon nose, almost Bordeaux-like. More rough on the palate, austere and less pretty. Overall it was a good wine event if did not reached my expectations. Very good (89)

Made of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Carmenère. Aged 16 months in french oak barrels, 43% being new. Alcohol level of 14,7% 

The 2011 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 120,75$ (Code SAQ : 12301839)

Sena’s website : sena.cl

Represented in Québec by : markanthonyfinewinemerchants.com

Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of wild berries jam, aromatic herbs, serious while being pleasant to drink. Long and tasty finish with some heat, but so young. Nice classic style and well priced. Very good (89)

Made of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15%  Mourvèdre and 5% of other grape varieties. Aged 18 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 45,75$ (Code SAQ: 11130257)

Domaine’s website: boisdeboursan.fr

Represented in Quebec by Glou : glou-mtl.com

Henri Prudhon & Fils Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2009

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Henri Prudhon & Fils Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères 2009

Slightly gold color. This wine shows aromas of poached pear, spices and quite present oak. Round mouth with tropical fruit, grilled nuts and smoke. Long and tasty finish, balanced even if feels quite “powerful” for a white wine and the good presence of oak that tends to tone down with air. Still young, but very good! Alcohol level of 13,5%. Very good+ (90)

Made of Chardonnay. Aged 15 to 18 months in oak barrels, 20% being new. Alcohol kevel of 13,5% 

Henri Prudhon & Fils website: henri-prudhon.fr

Available through private import at Séguin-Robillard

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Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur-Champigny 2006

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Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux Saumur-Champigny 2006

Medium garnet color. Deep nose of red berries, pepper, flowers, so fine and beautiful. The seduction follows on the palate with its silky mouth coating, so gentle. Then flavors of red fruit, a touch of grilled bell pepper, some spices, so long finish and really charms the taster! Tasted blind (with knowing which wine it is or have seen the bottle), I was aiming at a beautiful Côte-Rôtie. I was wrong, but still explainable with the finesse of the wine. First time with this particular wine, had before the “Clos” from the same vintage. This was a magnificent wine. Superb+ (94)

Made of Cabernet Franc from a 2,9ha vineyard by “les frères Foucault”, Jean-Louis « Charlie » et Bernard « Nady ». Their wine follows the organic farming principles without having the certification since the ’70s. Aged 18-24 months in one year french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Here is a video (french only) about Le Clos Rougeard:

JL Chave Sélection Offerus Saint-Joseph 2012

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JL Chave Sélection Offerus Saint-Joseph 2012

Dark and purple colored. This wine shows classical aromas and flavors of a Northern Rhone valley wine; berries, bacon fat and pepper. Not very fine, but sappy and flavorful, this Syrah wine is a perfect match to comfort food dishes. Alcohol level of 13,5% Good+ (88)

Available at the SAQ for 32,50$ (Code SAQ : 10230862)

Jean-Louis Chave website: domaine-jean-louis-chave

Sample proposed by: reserve-selection.com

Tawse Cabernet Franc Growers Blend Niagara Peninsula 2010

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Tawse Cabernet Franc Growers Blend Niagara Peninsula 2010

The wine is black cherry dark. Very earthy nose with black berries, smoke, spices and a hint of this grape classical green bell pepper. Slightly biting on the palate with high acidity, then it’s an explosion of spicy smoky fruity flavors. Nice long finish with flavors of crushed rocks. Very good (89)

Made of  Cabernet Franc. Aged 14 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Le site internet de Tawse: tawsewinery.ca

 

De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

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De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

Dark ruby color. Typical nose of a Cabernet based wine beginning its maturation. It’s fine, fruity, have a hint of leather, of tobacco, some spices and bitter chocolate aromas. Silky yet still concentrated, this is just so good. Long tasty finish. This is the type of wine that would change your mind about cellaring Reserva range Chilean wines. For its showing and how much I’ve liked this wine, I’m giving this note: Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 17,85$ (Code SAQ :  00642868)

De Martino’s website: demartino.cl

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

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Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2007

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Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2007

Medium dark garnet color. Aromas of berries, spices, smoke and flowers. Silky mouthfeel and so yummy with berries, pepper, flowers and bacon fat. Tannins are soften and the wine is ready and so good. Excellent (91)

Made of Syrah (90%) and Viognier (10%). Aged 18 months in oak barrels, 50% being new. Alcohol level of 12,5%

The 2013 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 67,25$ (Code SAQ : 12448179)

Pierre Gaillard’s website: domainespierregaillard.com

Represented in Québec by : rezin.com