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Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2014

Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2014

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Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2014 

Pretty bright ruby color. Nose of flowers, berries, some aromatic herbs, then earth and spices. Charming nose of natural Gamay wine at its best. There is so much fruit notes in that wine! It’s sappy, enjoyable, thirst your quench for sure, then show some structure with spicy and mineral notes. It will be hard no to drink quickly the bottles I have… Very good+ (90)

Vineyard of 8ha of vines from 10 to 90 years of age. Aged 6 to 9 months in used oak barrels that were previously used to age Burgundy wines. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available through private import with réZin Sélection: rezin.com

More on Foillard :

kermitlynch.com

crushwineco.com

Here is a link to my tasting note on this wine from the 2010 vintage

Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2014

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2014

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2014

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Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2014 

Already the 3rd vintage to be reviewed on the blog! Looks like this is a wine I like year after year…

Ruby color with purple hue. Nose where red fruits blossoms with cherries, berries, then spices and earth. Chewy and tasty fruit folloewd by spices flavors, a good concentration while staying fresh and juicy. An other nice wine in a more expressive and savory style, true to my impressions on 2014 Beaujolais wine I had yet. 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 20,60$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

Represented in Québec by Le Maitre de Chai : maitredechai.ca

Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2015

Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2015

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Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2015

Dense ruby color pith purple hue. Nose of earth, savory herbs, cherry pits, gooseberry and some flower notes. Wide and tasty on the palate, the wine feels juicy, sun loaded (fruit ripeness can be feeled), then spices and earth flavors on a present acidity, but far from being bright or sharp. A good Lapierre, but not the best I’ve had. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Aged 8 months in 216l oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 32,25$ (Code SAQ : 11305344)

réZin Sélection is the agency representing Lapierre in Québec : rezin.com

Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Les Sept Vignes 2014

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Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Les Sept Vignes 2014

Beautiful and dense ruby color. Explosive nose of flowers, red berries (cranberries, cherries and strawberries), some spices, smoke and mineral notes. Flavors of red fruits, spices (pepper), it’s tasty with a balanced concentration. The finish which is slightly bitter, mineral with a touch of green notes last for a good moment. Young, could use some cellar sleep time or some air and then could be very pretty! Very good – very good+ (89-90)

Made of Gamay. Aged in 20 and 40hl oak barrels for 6 to 8 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 23,95$ (Code SAQ : 12806651)

Château Thivin’s website: chateau-thivin.com

Château Thivin is represented in Québec by  Roucet Couture: roucet.com/

Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Les Sept Vignes 2014

Anne et Jean-François Ganevat Madelon 2014

Anne et Jean-François Ganevat Madelon 2014

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Anne et Jean-François Ganevat Madelon 2014

Rubis brillant et pétant de jeunesse. Arômes de petits fruits rouges, c’est ensoleillé, invitant avec un côté nature en arrière-plan, mais présent. Il y a un peu de bulles au départ en bouche, mais ça ne dure pas. Puis c’est la pureté et la simplicité du Gamay dans sa plus simple expression, celle qui porte le sourire aux lèvres! Il y a tellement de notes de fruits, framboises, cerises, fraises, c’est gourmand et le vin coule tout seul. Si je peux lui apporter un aspect négatif, ce serait cette trop grande buvabilité, surtout pour le prix. Mais bon, j’ai eu beaucoup de plaisir avec ce vin, possiblement le meilleur vin nature bu à ce jour… Je vais en boire à nouveau, c’est certain. Excellent (91)

Made of old Gamay vines from Morgon Cru in Beaujolais. Organic farming and natural winemaking. Alcohol level of 12%

Available in small quantities in SAQ stores for 40,25$ (Code SAQ : 12884237)

réZin Sélection is the agency that imports Ganevat wines in Québec: rezin.com

Anne et Jean-François Ganevat Madelon 2014

Château Cambon Beaujolais Rosé 2015

Château Cambon Beaujolais Rosé 2015

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Château Cambon Beaujolais Rosé 2015

Semi-dark pink color. Fresh nose of tart red fruit like cranberries and wild strawberries, then blood orange and wet rocks. Wide on the palate with a good acidity level, it’s tasty, fresh and satisfying. Perfect to enjoy a beautiful and sunny summer day! Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 23,25$ (Code SAQ : 12798611)

Domaine Lapierre’s website, owner of Château Cambon: marcel-lapierre.com

RéZin imports Domaine Lapierre and Château Cambon wines in Québec: rezin.com

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2014

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2014

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Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2014

Dark red cherry color. Nose of crushed red berries, spices, flowers, it’s pure, it’s naturally made Gamay! So good, chewy and refreshing on the palate and the bottle was gone so fast, which is usually a good sign! Flavors of red berries, cherries, flowers and red meat. Good acidity, quite long finish, to me, that was good. Very good + (90)

Gamay fruits are bought from producers having the same vision as Christophe Pacalet. He’s also the nephew of Marcel Lapierre. Aged 5 to 10 months in 288 litres burgundy oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 27,55$ (Code SAQ : 12847831)

Christophe Pacalet’s website: christophepacalet.com

Christophe Pacalet is represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2014

Pierre-Marie Chermette Les Griottes Beaujolais 2014

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Les Griottes Beaujolais 2014 

Dark ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth and flower notes. May have less acidity than previous vintages on the palate, it does give a good fruit concentration and a real yummyness. Want more and this wine is good now, so don’t wait! Very good+ (90)

Made of de Gamay. Aged 3 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 18,30$ (Code SAQ : 11259940)

Pierre-Marie Chermette / Domaine du Vissoux’ website: chermette.fr

Pierre-Marie Chermettte is represented in Québec by le Maitre de Chai: maitredechai.ca

Pierre-Marie Chermette Les Griottes Beaujolais 2014

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

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Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Bright ruby color. Nose of fruits and spices that are well be=lended with earth and rocks note. Explosive fruit on the palate, then the spicy finish kicks in and ask to be brought at the table to pair with many types of dishes. Good acidity level, as well as structured ans serious, more than what Beaujolais appellation wine usually offers. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Certified Ecocert (organic). Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Was just released for a new arrival of Cellier products at the SAQ for 19,65$ (Code SAQ : 12792092)

Domaine Chassenay website’s: domaine-chasselay.com

They are represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Domaine Chasselay Les Grands Eparcieux 2014

Guy Breton Régnié 2013

Guy Breton Régnié 2013

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Guy Breton Régnié 2013

Foggy ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, dried flowers and this typical nature scent. About the same on the palate in a discret flavor intensity as it is not a monster of concentration and the nature profile of the wine is bringing the fruit up instead of overpowering it. Tasty and drinks rapidly! Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from vines of 35 years old and 100 years old, half from each plot. The ageing is made in part in 3+ wines burgundian oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 28,30$ (Code SAQ : 12705542)

Guy Breton is represented in Québec by : glou-mtl.com

More about Guy Breton and his wines: kermitlynch.com/guy-breton

Guy Breton Régnié 2013