Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

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Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

Medium dense garnet color. Aromas of red berries, plum, leather, dry flowers and seems a little austere for now. More open, expressive and charming on the palate with the same flavor profile as what noticeable on the nose. This wine is fresh and is claiming for a place at your table to be shared and enjoyed. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon from a vineyard located at an altitude of 2000 meters. Aged in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Was release in a recent SAQ Cellier delivery and cost 21,50$ (Code SAQ: 11927813)

Clos des Fous website : closdesfous.com

Proposed by in a recent event : reserve-selection.com

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

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Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

Bright and translucid ruby color. Inviting nose of red berries, aromatic herbs and earth. Highly quaffable with a fine palate of fruit and spices flavors. Finish loaded of ground cherries and flower notes. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from 40 years old vines. Partially destalked and aged in oak cask and barrels, partially new. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

Represented in Québec by : maitredechai.ca

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty Vieilles Vignes 2013

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

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Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

The color is dark and slightly purple. Powerful aromas of spicy black berries, dry fruits, earth, flowers and dust. Tasty and spicy with flavors of black licorice, black pepper, black berries, ripe blue grapes and floral notes. Silky on the palate, the wine is also structured feeling young and showing that it can handle few more years of cellaring. Very good+ (90)

Made of Barbera from Cascina Pe Mol, Castelletto, Rocche di San Nicola vineyards. Each vineyard was vinified separately. Aged 12 months in French oak tonneaux of 500l (half new) followed by 9 months in bottle. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Last vintage sold at the SAQ was the 2011 at 35,25$ (Code SAQ : 10663844)

Producer website : sandroneluciano.com

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2008_2

Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

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Podere Castorani Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cadetto 2012

Dark and slightly purple color. Aromas of blackberries, spices, herbs and dried roses. Rond and silky on the palate over a strength also felt. Flavors of black fruits / berries, warm spices and bitter chocolate. Long finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Aged 6 months in cement tanks then 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Producer website: poderecastorani.it

Sample offered by : selectionsfrechette.com

Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

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Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

Straw color.  Very floral nose where is also apricot, peaches, melon, apples and spices. Fruit ripeness is there but balance on the palate with flavors of melon, apples, fine oak notes and just a touch of nuts. Good acidity, round mouth feel, long and elegant finish where flowers gently linger its presence.

Made out of Roussane with yields of 25hl/ha. Aged 7 to 8 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Nevers), 5% being new. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Was available at the SAQ for 36,75$ (Code SAQ :  11219606)

Pierre Gaillard’s website : domainespierregaillard.com

Represented by : rezin.com

Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvée Dix-Neuvième 2012

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Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvée Dix-Neuvième Twenty Mile Bench VQA 2012

Bright gold color. Nose of fresh fruits with pineapple, citrus fruit and earthy clay mineral notes. Round on the palate with a good acidity level that goes pretty well with its candied lemon and fresh pineapple flavors. Long spicy finish. Got really better with air, more complex, so I suggest some cellaring time. Excellent (91)

Made of Chardonnay. Have seen oak, but didn’t find much information on how much. Alcohol level of 13,8%

Was sold at the LCBO (Ontario equivalent of the SAQ) for 35,00$. Some of this winery products are available through privte import in Québec

Website : pearlmorissette.com

Pearl Morissette agency in Québec : vinealis.qc.ca

Bodegas Moraza Rioja Tempranillo 2013

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Bodegas Moraza Rioja Tempranillo 2013

Deep red color with purple hue. Aromas of black fruits, spices, black earth and smoke. Quite austere at first, 30 minutes of air really changed the wine and its strength soften to let the fruit express itself with a silky mouthfeel. Also had notes of spices and rocky soil flavors. Medium acidity level and a slightly smoky finish. Very good (89)

Made of Tempranillo. Certified organic farming. Went through a partial carbonic maceration and was aged in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 17,30$ (Code SAQ :  12473825 )

Producer’s website : bodegasmoraza.com

Represented here in Québec by : agenceboires.com

Bodegas Moraza Rioja 2013

Olivier Pithon Mon P’tit Pithon Côtes Catalanes 2014

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Domaine Olivier Pithon Mon P’tit Pithon Côtes Catalanes 2014

I am not a natural born Grenache fan. Though, I’m curious and like to discover so I tried this one:

Glossy ruby color. Strawberry jam flavor with aromatic herbs and warm rocks. Fruity, round and chewy mouthfeel. This wine just drinks so easily. Very good+ (90)

Made of Grenache Noir. Vineyard and wine organic and biodynamic certified (ÉCOCERT, DEMETER). Alcohol level o 13%

Available at the SAQ for 20,10$ (Code SAQ :  12574811)

Producer website : domaineolivierpithon.com

Represented in Québec by : wardetassocies.com

Olivier Pithon Mon P'tit Pithon Côtes Catalanes 2014_2

Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

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Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2001

Dark garnet color and doing long legs on the glass side. Smoky aromas with grilled bell pepper, spices, earth and a light “funky” twist. On the palate it starts with meaty notes and leather, smoke, dense texture and fine tannins. Good acidity paired low chewiness. At the end was pretty good. Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barreld (up to 70% being new) for 15 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Site internet du Château : jmcazes.com/fr/chateau-lynch-bages

Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

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Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

Bright ruby color. The wine is a real fruity delight with a fine nose. The aromas, as the flavors, are floral and slightly earthy. We drank it so fast that I’m almost speech less on how to describe it other than I liked it!

Made of Gamay. Handpicked, went through carbonic maceration and traditional winemaking. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 19,20$ (SAQ code :  12572858)

Producer’s website: merieau.com

The agency that represents them in Québec: rezin.com