Domaine du Possible Tout Bu or not Tout Bu Côtes du Roussillon 2015

Domaine du Possible Tout Bu or not Tout Bu Côtes du Roussillon 2015

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Domaine du Possible Tout Bu or not Tout Bu Côtes du Roussillon 2015 

Light ruby color. Nose of fresh red berries, aromatic herbs and sandy soil. May seems light on the palate, but the freshness, the red berries with the herbal notes, sweet spices and basil makes this wine so tasty. This wine IMO the perfect example of a chuggable wine! That may explain why we went through the bottle so quickly… Good+ (88)

Made of Grenache and Mourvèdre. Semi-carbonic maceration, then aged 12 months in old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 26,30$ (Code SAQ : 13117697)

For more information on Loic Roure, the man behind the Domaine du Possible: oenopole.ca/loic-roure

Oenopole represents them in Québec: oenopole.ca

Domaine du Possible Tout Bu or not Tout Bu Côtes du Roussillon 2015

Domaine du Possible Tout Bu or not Tout Bu Côtes du Roussillon 2015

Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

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Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015 

Dark and can’t see through purple color. Nose of dark berries, warm spices, green Bell pepper, bitter chocolate and a hint of smoke and sandy soil. Very silky texture on the palate, it’s balanced, not heavyness here and there’s a light bitterness on the finish. Flavors of black berries, chocolate, light but enjoyable and well blended green notes. Long finish, thid wine would pair well with meat dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Carmenère. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% being new. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 21,95$ (Code SAQ : 11331614)

Vina Arboleda’s website: arboledawines.com

Sample proposed by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits: markanthonywineandspirits.ca

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

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Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015 

Ruby almost purple color. Nose of red and dark berries, there is some Concord grapes notes, but also spices and earth. This have everything the vintage calls for with ripeness and chewyness, but also the typical acidity you get from Gamay, then a light bitterness on the finish. Highly chuggable wine like I appreciate so much! Very good+ (90)

Made of  Gamay. Natural winemaking. Aged in cement tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 25,90$ (Code SAQ : 12494028)

Georges Descombes is represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2015

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2015

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2015

Medium light ruby color. Bursting spices nose that leads to red berry aromas, crushed rocks and coal. Very flowery and more delicate on the palate than what the nose could’ve showed, long refine red berries and sweet spices, great acidity and looong finish. This is good! Could be described as a rock grown Pinot styled wine. Excellent (91)

Made of Nerello Mascalese (98%) and Nerello Capuccio (2%). Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 27,30$ (Code SAQ : 12711176)

Tenuta delle Terre Nere’s website: tenutaterrenere.com

Le Maitre de Chai represents them in Québec: maitredechai.ca

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2015

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2015

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

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Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016 

Bright and translucid ruby color. Nose of flowers, red fruits with spices and earth, a perfume a can’t be tired of smelling! This a perfect example of how elegant a Gamay wine can be. On the palate, there’s an explosion of red berries and fruits (cherries and strawberries), of acidity (not being to powerful too) and so enjoyable (that is an understatement!). Finish of sour berries that last a moment in a very fresh way. This is the type of wine I am currently seeking to quench my thirst. Very good+ (90))

Made of Gamay from vines located between Morgon and Fleurie. Made by Marie Lapierre (spouse of the well known and deceased Marcel Lapierre) and Jean-Claude Chanudet. Natural winemaking and aged in old oak cask on its lees. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 22,95$ (Code SAQ :  12454991)

RéZin Sélection represents them in Québec: rezin.com

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Ravines Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2014

Ravines Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2014

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Ravines Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2014

Light color with green hue. Nose of green lemon, Granny Smith apples, salty and rocky notes. Round mouth feel, almost fat whie the wine is dry, ending with a bright finish with good acidity. Very nice wine for a new productiona rea fir me. Very good+ (89)

Made of  Chardonnay. The grapes are sun dried (“appasimento”technique), then pressed and aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 28,50$ (Code SAQ : 13120036)

Ravines Wine Cellar’s website: ravineswine.com

Sample proposed by AOC & Cie Châteaux et Domaines: vinsaoc.ca

Ravines Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2014

Le vin a bien fait lors d’un souper entre amis!

Grange of Prince Edward Estate Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County 2013

Grange of Prince Edward Estate Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County 2013

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Grange of Prince Edward Estate Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County 2013  

Light golden color. Nose of pear, apples, lemon and wet rocks. Was quite shy on the palate, especially when too cold. But as it warmed up, it showed really beautifully! Bright, good acidity, apple, lemon and salty notes with a touch of honey on the finish bringing just a little roundness to the wine. It was really good! Very good (89)

Made of Chardonnay. And in tanks on leed. Alcohol level of 12,4%

Got this bottle through the “Wine Club” special release from Grange of Prince Edward.

Grange of Prince Edward’s website: grangeofprinceedward.com

Bambara Sélection is the agency for Québec: bambaraselection.com

Grange of Prince Edward Estate Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County 2013

Grange of Prince Edward Estate Chardonnay VQA Prince Edward County 2013

Pinard et Filles Frangin 2016

Pinard et Filles Frangin 2016

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Pinard et Filles Frangin 2016

Dark and light purple color. Nose of wild berries Concrad grapes, flowers and earth. This nose is deep, fresh and inviting. Same on the palate with great flavors, this sour-bitter duo that I like so much, because it’s what makes this type of wine so easy drinking, without being thin or dull. In fact, it’s the complete opposite, you want more of that fruit explosion wine. Long finish, longer than what it takes to empy your glasse. Then you need more… Very good+ (90)

Made of 60% Frontenac Gris (stainless tank fermented, then ended its fermentation into bottle) and 40% of Petite Perle (whole bunch fermentation in oak barrels). Blended a month prior to bottling. Organic farming, natural winemaking. Total production of 520 bouteilles. Alcohol level of 12%. Label art by Marc Séguin.

Was sold by allocation. Can be found in some restaurants.

Pinard et Filles website: pinardetfilles.com

Link to a previous post on one of their wines: Pinard & Filles Pornfelder 2015

Pinard et Filles Frangin 2016

Pinard et Filles Frangin 2016

Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015

Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015

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Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015 

Dense ruby color with purple hue. Nose of mixed berries, meat, spices, violet flowers and then something leafy. Dense, deep but tight nose. Complete opposite on the palate with expressive flavors, a good acidity level, could be mistaken for a warm year Crozes-Hermitage from the Graillot familly. Fine finish on sweet spices notes. This is for me the perfect match between gamay’s drinkability and syrah’s rusticity, with a great acidity level and real yummyness. Excellent (91)

Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015

Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2015

Made from Gamay graped coming from a single vineyard. Semi-carbonic fermentation then aged 10 months in 1 to 3 years old oak cask. Certified organic, in biodynamic conversion. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in small quantities in SAQ stores for 37,50$ (Code SAQ : 13236709)

There is some magnums still available at the SAQ Signature store of Québec (73,50$ – Code SAQ : 13236688)

More info on Domaine de Fa: Domaine de Fa

Domaine de Fa’s wines (as for Alain Graillot ones) are represented by Le Maître de Chai: maitredechai.ca

Here’s a link to my previous blog post on Domaine de Fa, the new adventure of Maxime Graillot and his brother, bith from the familly estate of Alain Graillot: Domaine de Fa Beaujolais En Besset 2014

Pinard & Filles Pornfelder 2015

Pinard & Filles Pornfelder 2015

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Pinard & Filles Pornfelder 2015

Dark ruby color with purple hue. Nose of small berries, earth, spices, straw, blooming of freshness. Good concentration on the palate paired with a good acidity level. Flavors of sour fruit, spices, it’s juicy and chewy, has some depth and is simply quite tasty and joyful. Glad I could have that wine with its very limited production. Very good+ (90)

Made of Pinot Noir (60%), Dornfelder (30%) and Pinot Meunier (10%). Natural winemaking. The Pinots were aged in 5 y/o barrels and in Dame Jeanne for the Dornfelder. Alcohol level of 10,2%. The label is drawn by the visual artist Marc Seguin

This is no more available, But I’ll be waiting for their next wine release! If you’re lucky, there might be some restaurants in Montréal that have this wine on their list…

Pinard & Filles website: pinardetfilles.com

Pinard & Filles Pornfelder 2015

The Pornfelder from Pinard & Filles with a label made from a Marc Séguin art piece