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Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of branches, earth, ground cherries, berries and smoke. Fresh on the palate with flavors of red berries, a whole bunch of spices, it’s balanced, long lasting with just a touch of heat on the finish, but it doesn’t stop the wine to show its amplitude. Good+ (88)

Made of  Pinot Noir. Aged 11 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 16,50$ (Code SAQ : 00874891)

Cono Sur’s website: conosur.com

Authentic Vins et Spiritueux is the agency representing them in Québec: awsmqc.ca

Sample proposed by the AQAVBS during a tasting to present wines for La Grande Dégustation de Montréal

Château Vallon des Brumes Bordeaux 2011

Château Vallon des Brumes Bordeaux 2011 

Dark cherry color. Nose of small black berries, spices ans smoke. Smooth on the palate with a touch of Bordeaux classic structure and flavors on par with those from the nose. Good acidity, not as powerful as Bordeaux usually are, probably due to the 2011 vintage. Drinks well from now, would pair well with beef dishes! Good+ (88)

Made of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 10% de Cabernet Franc. Certified organic. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 17,00$ (Code SAQ : 10863070)

Le Château Vallon des Brumes is owned by les Vignobles Boissonneau: boissonneau.fr

This Château is represented in Québec by Authentic Vins et Spiritueux: awsmqc.ca

Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l’Oratoire 2013

Chanson Père & fils Viré-Clessé Bastion de l’Oratoire 2013

Light and bright gold color. Nose of yellow apples, pears and lemon juice. Round mouthfeel with some fat texture, may lack some acidity, probably a result of the vintage, but the wine is quite tasty. Served with creamy pasta dish, it showed well! Very good (89)

Made of Chardonnay. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 24,25$ (Code SAQ 11890811)

Domaine Chanson website: domaine-chanson.com

Sample proposed by Authentic Wine and Spirits: awsmqc.ca

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