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Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2015

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2015

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2015

Dark cherry red color. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth and herbal nose all in a fresh way. This got strenght on the palate with a good chewyness, but the silky moutfeel balance all that. Flavors are of the same profile as on the nose, quite enjoyable and helps making you want to pout yourself another glass! To pair with burgers of grilled meat dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 15% Carignan. Aged on lees in concrete tanks. Certified Organic. Alcohol level of 14% 

Available in SAQ stores for 13,25$ (Code SAQ : 00605287)

Represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2015

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2015

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

Domaine Tempier Cabassaou Bandol 2012

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

 

Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure Côté Mer Rosé 2014

Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure Côté Mer Rosé 2014

Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure Côté Mer Rosé 2014

Watermelon juice color. Fine and subtle nose of red fruits with citrus fruit and salty notes. Tastier on the palate, it charms! Far from being a sugary rosé, it’s even better with grilled dishes. Serious, deep with red berry flavors, roses, it’s salty with just a touch of aromatic herbs and spices. Came in late in my summer, otherwise I would’ve had many bottles of this. Very good+ (90) 

Made of grenache, syrah and carignan. Fermented in barrels and aged on lees for 6 months.  Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Almost all gone, but was sold in SAQ stores for 27,40$ (Code SAQ : 11632441)

Domaine de la Rectorie’s website: la-rectorie.com

They are represented in Québec by Les Vins Alain Bélanger: lvab.ca

Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure Côté Mer Rosé 2014

Château La Lieue Coteau Varois en Provence 2014

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2014

Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2014

Red cherry color. Nose of mixed aromas of fruit, pepper, earth and herbs. Soft and sappy with its berry falvors, aromatic herbs and spices. Good acidity level and the finish is lasting more than most wines from that price range. An… organic deal! Good+ (88)

Certified Organic. Made of 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 15% Carignan. Aged on lees in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,90$ (Code SAQ : 00605287)

Represented in Québec by les Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com