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Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

Dark cherry color. Powerful nose of pepper, fruit notes and smoke. Flavors of spicy berries where pepper comes again same for the smoky twist. A little harsh at first, the finish has some heat but it silky and tasty. Good (87)

Made of 35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and 30% de Syrah. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 90% being from France, the other 10% from the US. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,10$ (Code SAQ : 11222901)

Producer’s website : pagodecirsus.com

Their representative in Québec : vinsdandurand.com

Sample tasted during an activity related to the Grande dégustation de Montréal

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Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Light gold color with fine bubbles. Not very intense on the palate, it still shows lemon notes with limestone minerality and green apples flavors. Good acidity level and length that brings up the rather thin mid palate. Not very complex, but fresh with an high drinkability level ! Among the best bubbly in that price range. Good+ (88)

Made of Parellada (58%), Macabeo (25%), Xarel·lo (17%). First fermentation in stainless tnaks then second fermentation in bottle following the traditional method. Aged up to 18 months in bottle before release. Alcohol level of 11,5%

Available at the for 17,45$ (Code SAQ : 10896365)

Producer’s website : paresbalta.com

Represented in Québec by : trialto.com

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Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

Cosme Palacio Rioja 2011

Dark red cherry color. Nose where oak leads the way with aromas of coffee, vanilla, caramel and spices notes. More expressive with air. Quite harsh at first on the palate at bottle opening, air will be of a good use here too. Then flavors of blueberries, mulberries, spices, cappuccino and vanilla. Good acidity level and ended with a silky mouthfeel. Long and tasty finish. Good+ (88)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 13 months in new oak barrels, then 9 months in bottle prior to being released. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,85$ (Code SAQ :  00237834)

Producer’s website: bodegaspalacio.com

Represented in Québec by : importation-epicurienne.com

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