Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

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Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2008

Dark garnet color. Powerful nose of black berries, smoke, earth, spices and oak notes. It’s deep and complex. Silky mouthfeel that completely coats the palate with its fruit flavors, spices, rich oak notes, but balanced and fine with is impressive. So long and tasty finish. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Superb (92)

From a 375ml bottle. Made of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Individual fermentation of grape varieties in small oak barrels. After the wine is blended, it is aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ (Code SAQ : 10547245)

Marchesi Antonori’s website : antinori.it

Represented in Québec by : markanthony.com

Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

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Weingut Pittnauer Zweigelt Heideboden 2013

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of small sweet berries, spices and a nice green note. Silky on the palate, light but not thin with pretty fruity flavors, fine spices and a mouthwatering acidity (and ignite thirst!). Just enough long, fresh, original and tasty, why should I ask for more ? Very good (89)

Mado of Zweigelt. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 20,30$ (Code SAQ : 12677115)

Producer’s website: weingut-pittnauer.at

Represented in Québec by: rezin.com

Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

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Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

Garnet color. Aromas of earth, clay, red berries and sweet spices. Have some “fizz” at bottle opening and the “nature” does shows (slightly funky without being bretts) with sweet cranberries, red berries, spices and good acidity level. Long finish with a touch of heat from the alcohol. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Xinomavro. Aged 6 months in 500-600L cask. Bottled without filtration and no sulfur added. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in private import through: oenopole.ca

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

Dark red cherry color. Aromas of heated spices, fruit notes, rocks and black licorice. Flavors are mouth coating with enjoyable red and blackberry jam, warm spices and a fresh finish. Well made (88)

Made of Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) from vineyards in Visan, Buisson, Vinsobres and Estézargues. Did not find any information about the ageing process of the wine. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 10330433)

JL Chave website : domainejlchave.fr

Proposed by during one of their event : reserve-selection.com

Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

Light and translucid garnet color. A little green at first, aromas of cherries and clay will come with air. Chewiness and good acidity level pairs with Morello cherries, small red berries on a short finish. Still, I like that lighter style very food friendly. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged in one year old French oak barrels and Slovenian oak cask. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 24,40$ (Code SAQ : 10252869)

Producer’s website : argiano.net

Presented by at an event : trialto.com

Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

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Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

Dark red cherry color. Nose where oak leads the way with aromas of coffee, vanilla, caramel and spices notes. More expressive with air. Quite harsh at first on the palate at bottle opening, air will be of a good use here too. Then flavors of blueberries, mulberries, spices, cappuccino and vanilla. Good acidity level and ended with a silky mouthfeel. Long and tasty finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 13 months in new oak barrels, then 9 months in bottle prior to being released. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,85$ (Code SAQ :  00237834)

Producer’s website: bodegaspalacio.com

Represented in Québec by : importation-epicurienne.com

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Le P’tit Poquelin Vin de France 2014

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Coeur de Vendanges Beaujolais 2014

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Coeur de Vendanges Beaujolais 2014

Slightly purple ruby color, seems quite dark for a Beaujolais. Aromas of homemade strawberry jam, spices, earth all in a complex nose. Serious on the palate with fruits flavors, good amount of spices and a good acidity level. Finish with a touch of caramel. Feels like it is above its Beaujolais rank. Is it because it’s made of centennial vines? A fact is that I like it! Very good+ (90)

Made of Gamay come from a 1ha vineyards planted of centennial vines. Aged in 5 to 10 years old oak barrels for 50% of the wine, the other part being aged in large old oak cask. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,90$ (Code SAQ : 11865211)

Producer’s website : chermette.fr

Represented in Québec by : maitredechai.ca

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Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

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Domaine du Loup Blanc Le Régal Minervois 2012

Dark purple-ish color. Nose of meat, spices and black berries. Despite its structure and chewiness, it does have freshness that goes well with the fruity flavors, the fine and integrated spices notes. Good length where a touch of minerals and leather is noticeable. I do recommend to put it in the cellar for few years to let it rest a little. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Syrah. Aged 12 months in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 21,40$ (Code SAQ : 686279)

Producer’s website : vignobleduloupblanc.com

Sample proposed by : reserve-selection.com

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

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Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

Light ruby color. Explosive nose of primary aromas with red berries, green notes and sweet spices. Good acidity level paired with flavors of cranberries and raspberries. Light but tasty. Very good (89)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels, 15% being new for 11 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 33,00$ (Code SAQ 10521029)

Domaine Faiveley’s website : domaine-faiveley.com

Proposed in an event hosted by : trialto.com