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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2016

Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2016 

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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2016 

Medium dark purple-ruby color. Nose where flowers, fresh red berries, earth and spices brings in freshness and balance as fruit ripeness is there. Follows on the palate crunchy and sour-bitter red fruit and a good acidity level. This wine is really fruit forward and with its lenght, everything is there to make this highly enjoyable! There is also, desides immediate satisfaction, depth and structure that makes this cellarable, but only if one have enough self-control not to drank them all quickly! Excellent (91)

Made of Gamay. Natural winemaking. Aged 8 months in 216 liters oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 32,25$ (Code SAQ : 11305344)

Domaine Marcel Lapierre wines are represented in Québec by Rézin: rezin.com

 

Duo de gamay

Duo de gamay – Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2016 et Norman Hardie County Gamay 2014

Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

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Château Yvonne La Folie Saumur-Champigny 2014

Dark purple color. Nose of blackberries, crushed raspberries with a good amount of spices notes. Silky mouthfeel at first, then  the brightness of the wine shows all the goodness this type of Cabernet Franc can offer. The tart and sour fruit flavors on the finish brings in an enjoyable vibrant twist. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months, partially in oak casks and the other part in oak barrels of 4-5 usage. Certified organic by ECOCERT. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 27,30$ (Code SAQ : 11665534)

Rézin is the importer for Château Yvonne wines in Québec: rezin.com

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

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Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015 

Ruby almost purple color. Nose of red and dark berries, there is some Concord grapes notes, but also spices and earth. This have everything the vintage calls for with ripeness and chewyness, but also the typical acidity you get from Gamay, then a light bitterness on the finish. Highly chuggable wine like I appreciate so much! Very good+ (90)

Made of  Gamay. Natural winemaking. Aged in cement tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 25,90$ (Code SAQ : 12494028)

Georges Descombes is represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Georges Descombes Brouilly 2015

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

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Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016 

Bright and translucid ruby color. Nose of flowers, red fruits with spices and earth, a perfume a can’t be tired of smelling! This a perfect example of how elegant a Gamay wine can be. On the palate, there’s an explosion of red berries and fruits (cherries and strawberries), of acidity (not being to powerful too) and so enjoyable (that is an understatement!). Finish of sour berries that last a moment in a very fresh way. This is the type of wine I am currently seeking to quench my thirst. Very good+ (90))

Made of Gamay from vines located between Morgon and Fleurie. Made by Marie Lapierre (spouse of the well known and deceased Marcel Lapierre) and Jean-Claude Chanudet. Natural winemaking and aged in old oak cask on its lees. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 22,95$ (Code SAQ :  12454991)

RéZin Sélection represents them in Québec: rezin.com

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Château Cambon Beaujolais 2016

Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2015

Light ruby color with purple hue. Nose of small berries, spices, earth and this light natural wine funkyness. There is a great acidity in this wine which is good since it comes from the warm 2015 vintage, and I like that! Then there was berry flavors ,earth and spices notes. It was quaffable, fresh and really good. You’re looking for a wine that will pair with heavyier winter dish? This one’s for you! Very good (89)

Gamay made in organic and biodynamic farming. Natural winemaking. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 11459976)

Domaine Marcel Lapierre’s website: marcel-lapierre.com

Rézin represents them in Québec: rezin.com

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

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Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Medium dark purple color. Rich nose of brries with earth, spices and rocky notes. Charming on the palate with is ripe fruit flavors and wild berries, warm spices and jammy strawberries and density on the finish. True to its vintage, the wine remains highly quaffable and tasty. Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay. Aged 5 to 10 months in 288 litres burgundy oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 27,95$ (Code SAQ : 12847831)

Christophe Pacalet’s website: christophepacalet.com

Christophe Pacalet is represented in Québec by réZin Sélection: rezin.com

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Christophe Pacalet Chiroubles 2015

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

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Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014 

Purple color but you can see through. Nose of cherries, fresh mushrooms, earth and some spices. On the palate the fruit is so pure, true, there is no “makeup“, it’s good, juicy, enjoyable. The flavors goes from red berries to spices, while also showing earth notes, all with a great depth. There is wine in there, but it’s not heavy, there is acidity but its not biting. Also have lenght and balance. This is litterally to me a Grand natural wine because it has everything you want but the flaws. Excellent (91)

Made of Carignan from 70 years old + vines. Natural winemaking and aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 27,85$ (Code SAQ : 12940972)

Louis-Antoine Luyt’s website: louisantoineluyt.cl

Rézin Sélection represents his wines in Québec: rezin.com

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvée Corcelette 2014

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Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvée Corcelette 2014 

Clear and foggy ruby color. Very “barny” at bottle opening, it did disapeared with some air, thankfully!. Then came the berry notes with spices, earth, inviting and fresh. Flavors of red berries, earth, flowers, there is acidity but also a texture to the wine. It’s tasty and long. This is again a good wine from Foillard, but still youn and reserved with, for my taste, too much barnyard for now. A few years of cellaring shall take care of that! Very good + (90)

Made of Gamay. Natural winemaking. Aged in large oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,7%

Available at the SAQ for 38,75$ (Code SAQ :  12201643)

Rézin Sélection represents the wines of Jean Foillard in Québec: rezin.com

Jean Foillard Morgon Corcelette 2014

Georges Descombes Morgon Vieilles Vignes 2013

Georges Descombes Morgon Vieilles Vignes 2013

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Georges Descombes Morgon Vieilles Vignes 2013

Dark ruby color. Nose of red berries, flowers, smooth spices, then earth and tobacco. Explosive sweet red fruits on the palate with cranberries, dried flowers, spices, it’s intense, chewy, there is acidity, lenght and so enjoyable. When Gamay grapes are shaking you, it’s because it’s that type of wine! Excellent (91)

Made of Gamay planted on granit soils. Natural winemaking, no sulfur added. Aged in large oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13%

More on Georges Descombes by La Revue du Vin de France (French only)

Rézin Sélection is the agency representing Georges Descombes in Québec: rezin.com

Georges Descombes Morgon Vieilles Vignes 2013

Château Bujan Côtes de Bourg 2014

Château Bujan Côtes de Bourg 2014

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Château Bujan Côtes de Bourg 2014

Dark ruby color. Nose of spices, wild berries and some leather, oak and smoke notes. Thank you Bordeaux for letting us have that type of wine in our glass! Medium strenght on the palate with chewy fruit notes then a long spicy and smoky finish. This wine have what it takes to cellar and could also pair perfectly with roasted and comforting dishes that we all will need as the cold season begins! Very good (89) 

Blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 month in aok barrels. Alcohol level of 13.5%

Available in SAQ stores for 22,45$ (Code SAQ : 00862086)

Château Bujan’s website: chateau-bujan.com

Represented in Québec by Rézin Sélection: rezin.com