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Tournée de vins du millésime 2009 de Prince Edward County

2009 Prince Edward County Wine Tour

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2009 Prince Edward County Wine Tour

There is no secret here if I say that I like Prince Edward County and its wines and it has been that way for a few years already. With time I did gathered a bunch of these bottles and I was ready to open a few of them in an horizontal tasting, or all wines coming from a single vintage. This would be a great way to virtually do a tour of this region I like so much!

My choice? All wines were to be from the 2009 vintages. All I needed was good friends to open all these bottles. My intent was to do that “tasting” on December 31, but the cold and sick kids made me push away this evening from a few days. Since we were more thirsty than ever, I had to add some extra bubbles to the lineup to help us wait to get to these 2009 wines.

Starting with the extra bubbles:

Grange of Prince Edward Brut Rosé 2012 Wine Club Edition

Grange of Prince Edward Brut Rosé 2012 Wine Club Edition

Grange of Prince Edward Brut Rosé 2012 Wine Club Edition

Light pink to orange color. Fines and subtle bubbles. Nose and palate are on the finesse side with fresh red fruit notes (mostly strawberries), some bread and salty notes. Also have the “standard” release of that wine and I am quite curious to try it to see if there’s any difference. Anyway, like it and it was a great way to begin the evening! Very good (90)

This is the Wine Club label edition of that wine, release Fall 2016. Made of Pinot Noir, Traditional Method and was aged on lees for 40 months (for the standard release)

Grange of Prince Edward wines are represented in Québec by Bambara Sélection

The sparkling wine I’ve been waiting so long for :

Hinterland Les Étoiles Brut VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Hinterland Les Étoiles Brut VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Hinterland Les Étoiles Brut VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Light gold color. Aromas of freshly baked bread, spices, some yeast notes, salty water. This is pure refinement and we can only be amazed by that perfume. Fine bubbles that takes more amplitude on the palate to end up in a salty and crushed rocks like finish. Taste like blood orange, some red berries, lemon, rocks, bread and butter. Long, very long finish. Superb+ (94)

Traditional Method. Made of  60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, aged on lees for 5 years, no dosage. The 750ml bottles of this are not available anymore, but you can get some magnums on Hinterland’s website! Got mine, of course!

Hinterland wines are now being represented in Québec by Agence Trinque

The “Grand Vin” from Norman Hardie:

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir Cuvée L VQA Ontario 2009

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir Cuvée L VQA Ontario 2009

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir Cuvée L VQA Ontario 2009

Light garnet color. Nose of spicy red berries with some oak and smoke bringing in some elegance. Just perfect mouthfeel with loads of crushed red berries, spices, earth and salty rocks. This wine feels so alive! Very long and lively finish that makes the moment last longer. Superb (93)

This is a blend of 60% Niagara fruit and 40% County fruit. The wine was initially aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It was then blended and put back to oak for 6 months. Only made when all the right conditions are united (this was the first time of the 3 made for now – 2009, 2012, 2014)

Norman Hardie’s are represented in Québec by Vin Dame Jeanne.

A Gamay from the winery that opened my eyes on this grape based wines from PEC:

Grange of Prince Edward Select Gamay Noir VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Grange of Prince Edward Select Gamay Noir VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Grange of Prince Edward Select Gamay Noir VQA Prince Edward County 2009

Still quite dark ruby color. Nose of earth, mushrooms, but also of homemade red berry jam with a touch of green and flower notes. More vibrant on the palate with this tart and sour finish (reminds me of sweet tarts). Flavors of sweet red berries, of spices, automn leaves and old wood that leads to a finish of good lenght. The evolution notes are there, but this wine is still offering satisfaction and drinkability. Still have one in the cellar that I’ll open soon. Excellent (91)

Made of estate grown Gamay. Aged 24 months in French oak barrels.

Grange of Prince Edward wines are represented in Québec by Bambara Sélection

 

Jump on the occasion to by and cellar these wines from this amazing area!

Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench VQA 2012

Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench VQA 2012

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Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench VQA 2012 

Medium dense garnet color. Nose of smoke, spices, oak, fresh and sun loaded red berries with earth notes. This is a deep and pretty nose. Palate goes forst on strawberry notes, then comes the spicy and smoky flavors, oak, then earth and crusehd rocks. You can feel the warmth of the climate, but also there is a good acidity level, all mastered in the winemaking. Again, I liked the depth, the complexity and the lenght of this wine. Great one! Excellent (91) 

Made of 100% pinot noir. Bottle closed by a DIAM cork. Aged 12 months in a mix of 25% new oak and older barrels, then 6 months in tanks prior to bottling. Alcohol level of 13,5%

This wine under the 2013 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 35,25$ (Code SAQ : 12582984)

Hidden Bench’s website: hiddenbench.com

Hidden Bench is represented in Québec by Le Maître de Chai: maitredechai.ca

You can also find my post on a visit I did at the winery HERE

Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench VQA 2012

Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes 2012

Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes 2012

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Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes 2012

This wine comes from Le Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot, the historical ownership from Louis Jadot and not their negoce activities.

Medium ruby pink color with a rim color that looks like the wine have some age. Dense and deep nose with aromatic notes of flowers, red berries, cherries, earth, spices and fine oak notes. Also have some concentration on the palate with sour berries, long salty and slightly oaky finish, so tasty and this really feels like a treat. Since I needed a good wine that night, my expectations were fulfilled! Excellent (91) 

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels for 12 to 15 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Was sold at the SAQ for 62,00$ (Code SAQ : 11549496)

Louis Jadot’s website: louisjadot.com

They are represented in Québec by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes 2012

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

 

Bouchard Père & Fils Côte de Beaune-Villages 2013

Bouchard Père & Fils Côte de Beaune-Villages 2013

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Bouchard Père & Fils Côte de Beaune-Villages 2013

Light ruby-orange color. Nose of spicy red berries, earth and blood orange. Real red berry juice on the palate with black pepper notes, this wine is what we should aim at while drinking this Burgundy range wines; fruit, pinot noir character and drinkability. Don’t let yourself be fooled by this wine simplicity, but enjoy it for what it is which is exactly what I did! Very good (89)

Made of bought pinot noir fruits. Aged 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 20 to 30% being new for a part of the wine and the balance is aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 29,60$ (Code SAQ : 00864397)

Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils website: bouchard-pereetfils.com

They are represented in Québec by Sylvestre Vins & Spiritueux: sylvestre.ca

Bouchard Père & Fils Côte de Beaune-Villages 2013

Champagne Gardet Brut Premier Cru

Champagne Gardet Brut Premier Cru

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Champagne Gardet Brut Premier Cru

Arômes où la minéralité se mêle à un côté floral, puis de citron confit, avec un léger bois, c’est très fin et agréable! Équilibré et pourvu d’une belle fraîcheur, ce n’est peut-être pas le plus concentré des Champagne bu, mais il est assez long et savoureux. Il a tout pour plaire et ce à un très bon prix! Très bien+ (90)

Blend of 40% Pinot Meunier and 60% Pinot Noir. Partially aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 41,25$ (Code SAQ : 12398600)

Champagne Gardet’s website: champagne-gardet.com

Importation Épicuriene represents Gardet in Québec: importation-epicurienne.com

Sample proposed during an event hosted by the AQAVBS

Bastion de l'Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

Bastion de l’Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

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Bastion de l’Oratoire Chanson Réserve du Bastion Bourgogne 2013

Light ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, spices and a light smoky note. On the palate it’s a blend of brightness and fruit while being true to the grape variety and enjoyable. Flavors of sour red berries, spices, dust and smoke. Good+ (88)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the LCBO for 23,95$ (VINTAGES#: 50575)

Domaine Chanson’s website: domaine-chanson.com

Their wines are reprensented in Québec by Authentic Vins and Spiritueux: awsm.ca

 

Camille Giroud Ladoix Les Chaillots 2013

Camille Giroud Ladoix Les Chaillots 2013

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Camille Giroud Ladoix Les Chaillots 2013

Bright ruby color. Nose of flowers, red berries with some spices and earth notes with an incredible freshness. On the palate, it’s as pure, festive and enjoyable as pinot can often be. Fruit flavors leads the way as it might not seems that complex at this stage, but it’s really tasty, intense with bursting flavors. Astounding accessibility with a high level of enjoyment, a real treat. Excellent (91) 

Made of  pinot noir grown in biodynamic farming and from vines located near the Corton Grand Cru. Aged in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Camille Giroud’s website: camillegiroud.com

Available through private import with Le Maitre de Chai: maitredechai.ca

Camille Giroud Ladoix Les Chaillots 2013

Tabali Talinay Pinot Noir Limari Valley 2014

Tabali Talinay Pinot Noir Limari Valley 2014

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Tabali Talinay Pinot Noir Limari Valley 2014

Medium dark and translucid ruby color. Aromas of red and black berries, earth, pepper, dried flowers, some oak, all in a powerful and expressive nose. Charming on the palate with its fruit and creamy texture, the wine still is serious, quite spicy with depth and tastyness. There is acidity, freshness while being true to the grape variety. Among the best Chilean Pinot Noir I’ve ever had. To keep in the cellar to try again in few months or years. Very good+ (90)

Made of Pinot Noir from a vineyard located at 12 km of the Pacific Ocean. Fermented in tanks and aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 27,05$ (Code SAQ : 12976908)

Vina Tabali’s website: tabali.com

Represented in Québec by Sélection Oeno: oeno.ca

Tabali Talinay Pinot Noir Limari Valley 2014

Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir Prince Edward County 2014

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Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir Prince Edward County 2014

Few years have past already since the first time I had a sip of Norman Hardie’s wines. Then came something special that is there everytime I open one of his wine, either from one grape variety of a blend, a red or a white, with a preference for the ones coming from the County over those from Niagara. Since then I follow their activities and I’ve visited the winery a few times already (and ate many of the wood fire oven pizzas they do, the best one I had!). But behind the wines, there are people, a shared passion and that man, Norman Hardie.

Then came that specific County Pinot Noir wine from the 2014 vintage…

Ligh ruby color. Aromas and flavors of red berries where cherries lead the way, spices notes, but that freshness, it’s so pure with a long ineral finish that amaze me. Perfect balance and so tasty. The best Pinot Noir I had from that producer. And the 10,9% is just a bonus, I like that! Excellent (91)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 10,9% 

Available at the winery or at the LCBO for 45,00$

Norman Hardie’s website: normanhardie.com

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

Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir Prince Edward County 2014