Darkgarnetcolor. Nose of smoke, black berries, leather, spices and oak. Palate of black berries, spices and leather, then a hint of greens and oak. A little dry on the finish due to the tannins, the wineisenjoyable, especiallyaftersome air and isclearlybetterwithfood. Very good+ (90)
Blend of merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, sangiovese and cabernet franc. Aged for a total of 48 months in oak barrels and bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 15%
Available at the SAQ for 37,25$ (Code SAQ : 11546965)
Verydarkrubycolor. Nose of red and black berries, spices, earth, but it’sfresh and inviting! About the same as the nose for the flavors, thereis structure and body, but itdoesn’tloweritsfreshness. This wastasty and enjoyable! Very good+ (90)
Blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% merlot. Aged in 1-2 years old oak barrels for 12 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%
Available at the SAQ for 44,00$ (Code SAQ: 11454526)
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Château Cailleteau Bergeron Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2012
Darkgarnetcolor. Nose of darkberries, spices and smoke. On the palatethiswineshows the Bordeaux classic balance with notes of tobacco and leather, this fruit flavorspairedwith an enjoyablebitterness. Approcheablenow, but would surprise many of us aftersomeageing in a cellar. Good+ (88))
Blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec. Aged 13 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%
Available at the SAQ for 19,55$ (Code SAQ : 00919373)
Darkrubycolor. Nose of spices, wildberries and someleather, oak and smoke notes. Thankyou Bordeaux for letting us have that type of wine in our glass! Medium strenght on the palatewithchewy fruit notes then a long spicy and smoky finish. This wine have whatittakes to cellar and couldalso pair perfectlywithroasted and comfortingdishesthatwe all willneed asthe cold seasonbegins! Very good (89)
Blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 month in aok barrels. Alcohol level of 13.5%
Available in SAQ stores for 22,45$ (Code SAQ : 00862086)
I had the opportunity to taste over the last two years few wines made by François Chartier, a well-known sommelier, an author of many wine guides (still have many copies at home and these did influenced the buying of my first cellared worthy bottles many years ago…), for his wine and pairing, for his recipe books made after years of research with renown chefs and wine producers from all over the world.
But what about the wines? I must admit that at first I doubt about them, being quite overwhelmed by the labels on the bottles and the marketing machine behind the wines. But every time I’ve tasted his wines, I was always gladly surprised by them.
From his Tuscan blend tasted blind with some friends, to the Spanish white I had during last Grande Dégustation de Montréal and not forgetting the rosé wine tasted along more than 20 other wines, I did enjoyed them every single time.
Now having his latest release in my hands, here is my first “official” tasting note on one of the Créateur d’Harmonies wine:
Chartier Créateur d’Harmonies Fronsac 2012
Dark ruby color. Nose of smoke, dark berries, bay leaves, earth and pepper. Smooth on the palate but still stands up in a great showing with a spicy finish. Good flavors of berries, earth, mushrooms and just a touch of grilled Bell peppers. Good+ (88)
Made in collaboration with Bordeaux’s native winemaker Pascal Chatonnet, this wine is a blend of 86% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 4% de cabernet-sauvignon. Aged 12 months in 1 and 2 years old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%
Available in SAQ stores for 19,45$ (Code SAQ : 12068070)
Very light rubycolor. Subtlenose of cherries and strawberry fruit, thenearth and spices notes. Very light on the palate on the first sips, itnarrowed over time on a rustic finish, helpingfilling the mid-palatethatwas a littlethin. Still, thisisenjoyable and fresh. We have to remeberthat 10$ Pinot is hard to find! Good (87)
Made of 70 % Pinot noir and 30 % Merlot. Alcohol level of 13%
Available in SAQ stores for 10,95$ (Code SAQ : 00554139)
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Dark cherry color. Nose of smoke, black berries, someleather, all in the classic Bordeaux perfume spirit. Good showing on the palatwith a spicy and biting finish, but drinks prettywellbeing not tooheavynortoo light withjustenoughstrenght to pair wellwithmany types of dishes. This one didpassed the test of fastdrinkingbottles as itwent 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)
Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013
Black cherry color. Aromas of pepper blended with field berries and notes of smoke and leather. Fruity palate on a round, generous and silky mouthfeel. Might be a little too “charming” in style, but so tasty! Good+ (88)
Made of Syrah (70%) and Merlot (30%). Aged in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%
Available at the SAQ for 14,35$ (Code SAQ : 00602839)
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