Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

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Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

Purple colored. Aromas and flavors of grape jelly, dark berries, spices, and notes of dark chocolate and oak. Coats well the palate with its rich fruit profile without being heavy or over ripe. Would pair well with roasted meat dishes. Also available in magnum size bottle (1,5L), the right size for hosting a party! Good+ (88)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aged 10 months in a mix of oak barrels (80%, 1/4 of 2 wines, 3/4 from 3 wines) and stainless tanks (20%). Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 29,20$ (Code SAQ : 11098285) or 60,75$ for the magnum sized bottle (1,5L, Code SAQ :  11692866)

Producer’s website: lemacchiole.it

Represented in Québec by: reserve-selection.com

Tasted at an event hosted in the agency offices

 

René & Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2007

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René & Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2007

Beautiful medium dark gold color. Powerful nose from bottle opening and only got prettier with more air. Rich fruit nose with citrus fruit, poached pear, spices and a gentle hint of oak. Typical salty and mineral Chablis aromas are also there, but in the background. Bright palate with good acidity and powerful salty, fruity, mineral flavors with again, just a touch of spices and oak. So long finish. Among the best white wine I ever had. Sublime (95)

Bought at a wine store in France by a friend since Dauvissat’s wines are not available around here. Merci Baptiste!

More informations about Domaine Dauvissat:

larvf.com  (in french)

rarewineco.com (in english)

 

Domaine Jean-Marc et Hugues Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 2012

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Domaine Jean-Marc et Hugues Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 2012

Ruby color. Nose of dries flowers, cherries, plums, spices and some leather and earth. Will follow on the palate flavors of sour cherries, spices and the earthy feel from the nose. A little austere now, will gaing finesse with air. Alcohol level of 13% Good+ (88)

Available at the SAQ for 36,00$ (Code SAQ : 12460135)

Producer’s website: domainepavelot.com

Represented in Québec by: maitredechai.ca

 

Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

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Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

Dark cherry color. Powerful nose of pepper, fruit notes and smoke. Flavors of spicy berries where pepper comes again same for the smoky twist. A little harsh at first, the finish has some heat but it silky and tasty. Good (87)

Made of 35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and 30% de Syrah. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 90% being from France, the other 10% from the US. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,10$ (Code SAQ : 11222901)

Producer’s website : pagodecirsus.com

Their representative in Québec : vinsdandurand.com

Sample tasted during an activity related to the Grande dégustation de Montréal

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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012

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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012

The wine is almost uncolored. Nose of yellow apples, melon, wax and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is flavors of apples, pears, grilled nuts, just a touch of herbs and a biting acidity level. Completely dry, alcohol does not shows and is impressively fresh. Tasted blind, I would never have guessed a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Excellent (91)

Made of 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc and 20% Picpoul. Aged in stainless tanks for 6 months. Alcohol level of 15%

The 2013 vintage is currently sold by the SAQ for 87,00$ (Code SAQ :  12205193)

Clos des Papes website : clos-des-papes.fr

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

Medium dark ruby color. Expressive and charming nose of flowers and ripe berries. Flavors of cherries and strawberries with some spices and oak undertones. Silky on the palate and just so good that you just want to have a sip after the other. Really tasty while showing some complexity. Very good+ (89)

Made of Sangiovese (80%), Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 15 months in a mix of oak barrels and vats. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 28,25$ (Code SAQ : 10253440)

Barone Ricasoli’s website : ricasoli.it

Represented in Québec by La Société de Vins Fins : sdvf.ca

Tasted along a Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 – no winner, but liked both of them!

Duo Chianti 2012

 

Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

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 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

Ruby color with purple hue. Aromas of red berries, spices, flowers and leather. Sappy fruit on the palate, the right amount of spice flavors, it drinks so well, especially with food where the wine simply shine. Still young and it shows with the tension and the little dryness on the finish. Air does help and adds silkiness on the palate to make me appreciate even more this wine. Very good+ (90)

Made of Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 29,90$ (Code SAQ : 00879841)

Fontodi’s website : fontodi.com

Represented in Québec by : montalvin.com

Drank this winr along a 2012 Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012. No winner, just two very good wine!

Duo Chianti 2012

No. 3 d’Angelus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011

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No. 3 d’Angelus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011 

Dark violet color. Aromas of sweet and jammy berries, roasted spices, smoked wood, coffee and luxurious oak. More balanced on the palate than with the nose by the acidity, but still lacks some depth and strength on the finish. Still, it’s a tasty wine and gets better with air. Seems too young to be enjoyed now. Very good (89)

Made of Merlot (50%), Cabernet franc (47%) and Cabernet-sauvignon (3%). Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

The 2012 is currently sold at the SAQ for 55,00$ (Code SAQ : 12167019)

Tasted at an event made by SAQ Cellier

Producer’s website: angelus.com

Dominique Piron Chiroubles 2014

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Dominique Piron Chiroubles 2014

Medium dark ruby color. Powerful nose of dry flowers, red berries and pepper. Flavors of cherries, ripe strawberries in a round mouthfeel. The finish is made out of pepper, minerals and floral notes. Young but enjoyable, this wine also have the capacity to age for some years. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Slope vineyard on granite soil. Partially de-steemed. Did not find information about the ageing of the wine. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 20,50$ (Code SAQ : 11299183)

Dominique Piron’s website: domaines-piron.fr

Represented here ine Québec by : lccvins.com

Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

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A. Bartholomaus & E. Catena Alma Negra Mendoza 2013

Deep purple color. Aromas of black berries, smoke, spices, tree bark, coffee and cedar wood. Concentrated, round on the palate with chocolate, dark berries, spices and oak flavors. If you still have the opportunity to grill some steak on the BBQ, that’s a good wine to pair with it! Good (87)

Made of Malbec (85%) and Bonarda (15%). Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 11156895)

Producer’s website : ernestocatenavineyards.com

Proposed by : reserve-selection.com

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Alma Negra Mendoza 2013