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Sirius Bordeaux 2012

Sirius Bordeaux 2012

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Sirius Bordeaux 2012

Dark cherry color. Nose of smoke, black berries, some leather, all in the classic Bordeaux perfume spirit. Good showing on the palat with a spicy and biting finish, but drinks pretty well being not too heavy nor too light with just enough strenght to pair well with many types of dishes. This one did passed the test of fast drinking bottles as it went down quickly! Good+ (88)

Made of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 14,55$ (Code SAQ : 00223537)

Sirius is a win from the Sichel family: sichel.fr

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

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Château Bélair Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2004

Dark garnet color. Nose of light smoke, fruit, tobacco, some oak, but everything with this classy and noble Bordeaux feel. Quite open on the palate, this was so good! Beautiful flavors and silky mouth feel wrapping the remaining structure that will allow this wine to age many more years in the cellar. Saint-Emilion charm without its richness. Drank along with the 2006 vintage, I prefered this one for its classic Bordeaux feel… Excellent+ (92)

The property is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The Estate is named since 2008 Bélair-Monange, as it was bought by les Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Jean-Pierre Mouiex’s website: moueix.com

Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits is the Québec’s agent for les Établissements Moueix: markanthonywineandspirits.ca

Château d'Aiguilhe Côtes de Castillon 2004

Château d’Aiguilhe Côtes de Castillon 2004

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Château d’Aiguilhe Côtes de Castillon 2004

Dark garnet color. Nose of dark berries, spices, cappucino, smoke and cedar wood. Still lively and mouthcoating. Drank over few hours, the wine never fainted and showed well with a great flavor concentration, quite tasty while being ready to drink. Classic Bordeaux wine with its usual charm! Excellent (91)

Made of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Aged 18 months in oak barrels, 60% being new. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Baron Von Neipperg’s website, owner of Château d’Aiguilhe: neipperg.com

Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

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Château Cailleteau-Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2014

Lightly colored with green hue. Nose of grass, grape fruit, fresh and very “spring” season like with its flower notes. Follows on the palate with about the same flavors and despite the medium acidity level, this wine does have some freshness to it. Will be at its best paired with cheeses of a meal with white meat. Good+ (88)

Made of  Sauvignon Blanc (70%) and Sauvignon Gris (30%). Aged in stainless tanls. Alcohol level of 13% 

Available at the SAQ for 16,65$ (Code SAQ : 10863281)

Their website: cailleteau-bergeron.com

Represented in Québec by la Société de Vins Fins: sdvf.ca

Château Vallon des Brumes Bordeaux 2011

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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

Château Tour Saint-Vincent Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2009

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Château Tour Saint-Vincent Cru Bourgeois Médoc 2009

Dark violet color. Nose of dark berries, earth, cedar wood, smoke and bitter chocolate. Very “Merlot” style even if this is not the dominant grape in the blend. About the same flavor profil on the palate, medium silkyness, quite long, concentrated, feels young and calls for a roasted beef dish! Very good (89)

The vineyard is made of 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 22,50$ (Code SAQ : 12116431)

The producer’s website, les Vignobles Lacombe: vignobles-lacombe.com

Sample proposed by les Sélections Fréchette : selectionsfrechette.com

 

 

Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

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Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

Dark ruby color. Oaky and spicy nose at first, but after some air, black berries and leather will appear. Powerful and tasty, the oak is better integrated on the palate with black fruit and leather again. Good acidity level, long finish slightly bitter in a noble way. Could age for few years. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 1/3 being new. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 23,20$ (Code SAQ : 10752775)

Producer’s website : chevalquancard.com

Sample presented by Sélections Fréchette : selectionsfrechette.com

Bordeaux wine tasting

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September 17th  SAQ Cellier release Bordeaux wine tasting

Recently were invited by SAQ Cellier for a tasting, wine reviewers, sommeliers, bloggers and wine lovers who follows SAQ Cellier Facebook page. Were in front of us: Bordeaux wines from this Thursday, September 17th release.

We had eight wines to taste and to goal was to talk about our impression on them.

Of course some wines were better than others. Here is my personal top 3:

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Château La Cardonne Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2005 (26,20$ – 11095121)

Medium garnet color. Fine aromas with a gentle scent of evolution with earth and tea notes, but still have fruit and spices left in it. It is on the palate that the wine really showed its prettier side with finesse, lenght and was more ready to drink. Will pair well with many dishes rather than overpowering them. My favorite from the lineup at this tasting. At that price, it’s a real deal.

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Château Coutet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2010 (35,25$ – 12592816)

Nice depth where black berry aromas join spices and flower notes in a very fine way. The wine is mouth coating even if a bit dry, but gives nice spicy fruits flavors. Lack some length, but is loaded with charm!

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Château Hanteillan Haut-Médoc 2009 (24,00$ – 11396101)

Red berry aromas with tobacco, spices and earth, classic from the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape that leads in the blend of this wine. A bit intense at first, it also had some green bell pepper flavors. Being charmed by its spicy red fruits flavors, making it one of my favorite of this tasting.

Thanks to SAQ Cellier for the invite and at all the attendees for the good time spent together.

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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