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Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

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

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015 

Medium dark purple color. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth then some flower notes. Round on the palate with ripe fruit flavors, the wine is tasty and seductive, true to the vintage it’s coming from. There is also a hint of acidity that brings some freshness on the finish. This is a good example of why we should not  forget about bigger houses when looking for wines of good value. Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay grapes. Alcohol of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 21,25$ (Code SAQ : 00515841)

Maison Louis Jadot’s website: ouisjadot.com

Sample proposed by les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Medium dark light purple color. Nose of flowers, sweet red berries, earth and spices. Chewy on the palate, we feel the warmer vintage with the typical ripe fruit, but the wine still have enough acidity and concentration to be enjoyable and fresh. Once again, I like that wine that will be perfect for pairing with richer dishes or with a deli meat plate when Spring will be back! 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 12,6%

Available at the SAQ for 22,40$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

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

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2015

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2014

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2014

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

Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Les Sept Vignes 2014

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

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014

How could I describe my apprecciation for this wine other thanliked it a LOT! Fruit flavor loaded, fine spices, amazing freshness and it drinks so easily. To my palate, even better than the same wine from 2013 vintage and that one was my favorite Gamay from Beaujolais available in SAQ stores in 2015. Had to buy more just to get to the upcoming summer… Excellent (91)

Made of Gamay. Organic wine. Aged in cement tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 25,90$ (Code SAQ : 12494028)

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

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2014_2

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

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