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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

 

Laurence et Rémi Dufaitre Vin de France Nouveau 2016

Laurence et Rémi Dufaitre Vin de France Nouveau 2016

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Laurence et Rémi Dufaitre Vin de France Nouveau 2016

Beaujolais and other “Nouveau vin” may not be as popular as they were before, but I find that it is still and enjoyable exercice to try some of these newly released wines. As you may have seen, I like Gamay based wines a lot, and these wine won’t be an exception! Here is the first try on these newly released wines:

Light and bright ruby color. Nose of red berries as cranberries and pomegranate, then some spices, green notes and cereals. Not the ones you eat in the morning, but whole grains one. Lightly concentrated, high drinkability, shy fruit notes, spices and a reminder of natural wine. Great wine? Maybe not. This wine with a deli meat plate? Oh yes! Good (87)

Made of Gamay. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 19,85$ (Code SAQ : 13170261)

Laurence et Rémi Dufraitre wines are represented here by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Laurence et Rémi Dufaitre Vin de France Nouveau 2016

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

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Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Foggy ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, spices and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is fruit, good acidity, just a touch of bitteness on the finish, a great drinkability and that special twit that some Italian have (despite the not so traditionnal blend) this freshness… that calls for food! Very good (89)

Blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Carignan and 30% d‘Alicante Bouschet. 1L bottle size. Aged 6 months in concrete tanks. Certified organic. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 24,75$ (Code SAQ : 12767532)

Represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Villages 2014

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Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Villages 2014 

Pale gold straw color. Nose of lemon, wet rocks, honey and flowers. Round on the palate with flavors of lemon, honey and flowers with that mineral and salty notes of wet rocks. The acidity kicks in in the finish that last in freshness. The kind of Chablis I like! Very good (90)

Made of Chardonnay from 55 years old vines. Aged in a mix of stainless tanks and concrete eggs. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 34,75$ (Code SAQ :12610789)

Domaine Pattes Loup’s website, property and managed by Thomas Pico: pattes-loup.com

Oenopole represents Thomas Pico’s wine in Québec: oenopole.ca

Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Villages 2014

Daumen Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange 2014

Daumen Vaucluse Principauté d’Orange 2014

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Daumen Vaucluse Principauté d’Orange 2014

Dark ruby color. Spicy nose with balck berries and earth, but stays fresh and inviting. Chewy, sappy, fand fresh on the palate with flavors of fruits (blackberries, plum and cherries), earth and spices. One glass is not enough! Long with just a little warmth, it just adds more sunlight in a day of with the meal! Very good (89)

Mado of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Merlot, 5% Cinsault, Mourvédre, and Carrignan. Aged one year, half in concrete tanks and the other half in 50hl oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,60$ (Code SAQ : 12244547)

Jean-Pierre Daumen’s website: daumen.com

Daumen is represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

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Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

Beautiful red cherry color. Nose of red berries, anise, a little something “greenish”, dried flowers and is very fresh. Balanced on the palate between flavors concentration and the acidity level. Ends in a long mouth watering finish that is all about freshness. Even better when brought at the table with food! Very good+ (90)

Mainly made of Sangiovese (90%) and completed by Colorino del Valdarno, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo. The age of the vines goes from 8 to 40 years old. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 to 8 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

This wine ix currently exclusively sold at the SAQ store of 900 rue Beaubien and Marché Atwater à Montréal for 19,80$ (Code SAQ: 12817034)

Paterna’s website: paterna.it

Reprensented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Tetramythos Kalavryta Achaia 2014

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Tetramythos Kalavryta Achaia 2014 

Mat and translucid cherry color. Nose of red berries, earth and quite present but fresh green notes. Rustic and fresh on the palate with good fruit and acidity level. Again, here is a greek wine that is original, tasty and worth buying again!

Made of Black of Kalavryta. Aged 9 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 16,85$ (Code SAQ :  11885457)

Producter’s website: tetramythoswines.com

Represented in Québec by: oenopole.ca

Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

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Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013

Garnet color. Aromas of earth, clay, red berries and sweet spices. Have some “fizz” at bottle opening and the “nature” does shows (slightly funky without being bretts) with sweet cranberries, red berries, spices and good acidity level. Long finish with a touch of heat from the alcohol. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Xinomavro. Aged 6 months in 500-600L cask. Bottled without filtration and no sulfur added. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in private import through: oenopole.ca

Domaine Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Nature Naoussa 2013_2

 

Laurent Tribut Chablis 2010

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Laurent Tribut Chablis 2010

Straw gold color. Aromas and flavors of ocean breeze, sea weed, honey, candied lemon and white lily flowers. Less bright and concentrated than previous bottles I had, but a better chewy mouthfeel and more fat. Medium length finish. Very good+ (90)

Made of Chardonnay. Mostly aged in stainless tanks with a small proportion of new barrels for 12 months. Additional ageing of 6 months in old barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available here in Quebec from private import at Séguin Robillard and Oenopole agencies.

Estate Argyros Atlantis Cyclades 2014

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Estate Argyros Atlantis Cyclades 2014

Clear wine with green hue. Sea breeze aromas with seaweed, citrus fruit and sun! Bright and enjoyable on the palate with its good acidity and refreshing lemon notes. Clearly a summer wine, to drink like if we were on a Mediterranean beach! Good+ (88)

90% Assyrtiko, 5% Aidani and 5% Athiri. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Estate Argyros website : estate-argyros.com

The agency that reprensents them in Québec : oenopole.ca