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Domaine Vincent Dampt Chablis 2014

Domaine Vincent Dampt Chablis 2014

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Domaine Vincent Dampt Chablis 2014

Lighlty colored. Fine and subtle nose of lemon, pear and salty notes. Having the same low profile on the palate at first, air did helped the wine. The finish offered a good flavor concentration followed by a good acidity level. Flavors of lemon, pear, green apples and salty notes again. Good+ (88)

From a 375ml bottle. This wine comes from a plot located in the lieu-dit « LES CHARLEVAUX », between les Vaillons and la Côte de Léchet from 35 years old vines. Aged on lees in tanks for 6 months. Alcohol level of 12,5% 

Domaine Vincent Dampt’s website: vincentdampt.com

 

Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Champagne 2012

Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Champagne 2012

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Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Champagne 2012 

Beautiful golden color with numerous fine bubbles. Nose and palate of toasted bread, apples, candied lemon, there is also a salty and mineral touch complemented buy what feels like oak notes. Great concentration, this wine last a good moment in a long finish. May not be the best Champagne I had from Cédric Bouchard, but this really really tasty! Excellent+ (92)

Made of Pinot Noir from a single plot of 1,4ha as a Blanc de Noir. Disgorged April 2014. Alcohol level of 12,5%

This champagne as been sold at the SAQ for 54,00$ (Code SAQ : 11990417)

Cédric Bouchard’s Champagne are represented in Québec by Les Vins Vin Dame-Jeanne: vindamejeanne.com

To learn more about the different wines made by Cédric Bouchard: paris-champ.fr/cedric-bouchard

Here is also a link to Antonio Galloni’s Vinous on Cédric Bouchard’s Champagne (made in 2012): Cédric Bouchard’s wine tasting

Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Champagne 2012

 

Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

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Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

Medium dark garnet color. Charming nose of black berries, spices, vanilla and oak. The flavors on the palate are about the same as on the nose with a silky and slightly oaky finish. May not be the bolder Rioja around, but it’s ready to drink and will please your guest with its natural charm. Very good (89)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 24 months in French and American oak barrels, then 3 years in bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 33,50$ (Code SAQ : 11962651)

El Coto de Rioja’s website, the producer of this wine: elcoto.com

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Norman Hardie County Cabernet Franc VQA Prince Edward County 2014

Norman Hardie County Cabernet Franc VQA Prince Edward County 2014

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Norman Hardie County Cabernet Franc VQA Prince Edward County 2014

Dark ruby color. Nose where small red and black berries are blended with just a touch of red bell pepper, spicy and earthy clay soil notes. Really fresh on the palate with a good acidity level, the fruit is chewy and the spices brings in some seriouness, but nothing to fade the enjoyability of this wine! Still young even if really tasty, a year of cellaring should help it to show itself even more enjoyable. Very good+ (90)

Made of cabernet franc. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 10,9%

Available at the winery and at some Ontario LCBO stores for about 29,00$

Norman Hardie Winery’s website: normanhardie.com

Norman Hardie’s wines are represented in Québec by Les Vins Dame Jeanne: vindamejeanne.com

Domaine de Rome Sancerre Traditionnel 2014

Domaine de Rome Sancerre Traditionnel 2014

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Domaine de Rome Sancerre Traditionnel 2014 

Lighly colored with green hue. Nose of grapefruit, citrus fruit, herbacious and box tree notes in a fresh, mineral and expressive way. On the palate the acidity blends with a round and almost fat mouthfeel even if the wine is dry, and last quite long in a mineral finish. Very good (89)

From a 375ml bottle. Made of sauvignon blanc from 30 years old vines. Aged on lees for 6 to 18 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Domaine de Rome, owned by de Hervé Baudry: domaine-de-rome.com

This wine is available through private import with Kel-Vins: facebook.com/agencekelvins

Domaine de Rome Sancerre Traditionnel 2014

Domaine Berthoumieu Cuvée Haute Tradition Madiran 2012

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Domaine Berthoumieu Cuvée Haute Tradition Madiran 2012

Dark and dense almost purple colored. Nose of balck berries, earth, spices and oak. On the palate the wine is flowing easily and despite its structure, it is drinking nicely with its velvety mouthfeel and good acidity. Flavors of dark berries, spices and earth with a good length finish. Good choice for those who likes bolder wines but not rustic ones. Goo+ (88)

Blend of 60% Tannat , 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Pinenc. Aged 18 months in tanks and 2 to 4 wines old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 17,45$ (Code SAQ : 10778975)

Domaine Berthoumieu’s website: domaine-berthoumieu.com

Represented in Québec by Vini-Vins: vini-vins.com

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012

Dark purple color. Nose of spices, small black berries, brown sugar, but it’s the finesse of the wine that impress the most. Same aromatic profile on the palate, the wine’s finesse goes along with its vigor and youth. Long finish with a little heat, but this wine is so good! Have to be decanted if drank now to lower its current strenght, but then so enjoyable. Excellent (91), but will be even better.

Blend of Zinfandel (70%), Petite Sirah (21%), Carignan and Mataro. Aged 14 months in American oak barrels,  25% new, 55% from 1 to 3 wines and 20% of 4 wines. Alcohol level of 14,4%

The 2014 vintage is currently available in SAQ stores for 62,25$ (Code SAQ : 12986196)

Ridge Vineyards website: ridgewine.com

They are represented in Québec by LCC Vins et Spiritueux: lccvins.com

Here is a video of Ridge’s winemaker tlaking about this specific wine:

Château Trillol Corbières 2012

Château Trillol Corbières 2012

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Château Trillol Corbières 2012

Dark colored. Nose and palate of pepper, dark berries, it’s spicy and leather on the finish. There is also a chewy mouthfeel and structure, so it need meat to pair with it! If you like bolder and full-bodied wines, you may enjoy this one. Good+ (88)

Blend of 52% Grenache, 24% Carignan, 24% Syrah. Aged 6 to 12 months in 3 to 6 years old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 17,95$ (Code SAQ : 00523274)

Château Trillol is owned by the Sichel family: sichel.fr

Sample proposed by VINS FINS L’agence: sdvf.ca

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

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Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

Dark and deep purple color. Nose of black berries, spices, herbs, it’s bright, deep and mysterious. Greatly structured on the palate, it is quite powerful at this stage. Flavors of spicy black berries with small berry jam and a mineral touch on the finish. This can’t hide the fact that it comes from a warm climate area, but that doesn’t lower its great ageing potential as this will be amazing after some years in the cellar. Very good+ (90

Blend of 95% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, 1% Cinsault. Aged in oak foudres for 18 to 20 months. Alcohol level of 14,5%

The 2014 vintage was sold recently and it was gone fast! (Code SAQ: 12612493)

Domaine Tempier’s website: domainetempier.com

More info on them: kermitlynch.com/domaine-tempier

Domaine Tempier is represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

 

Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme

Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme

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Les Vergers Lafrance Rouge Gorge Vermouth de pomme 

Amber and caramel color. Nose of dried herbs, caramel, molasse, apples and bright spicy notes. The dried herbs are there at first on the palate, then came a sweet and gentle touch on a very long and almost infinite long finish. There were also flavors of brown apples and dry fruits. This was so close to show its WOW factor, but I guess all that was missing is more of that Vermouth in the glass! Original yet very good product made locally. Very good+ (90)

Made of apple ice cider and apple spirit. Alcohol level of 18%

Available at the SAQ for 24,75$ (Code SAQ: 12979092)

LesVergers Lafrance’s website: lesvergerslafrance.com

They are represented by Élixirs Vins et Spiritueux: elixirs.ca