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Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2007

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Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2007

Medium dark garnet color. Aromas of berries, spices, smoke and flowers. Silky mouthfeel and so yummy with berries, pepper, flowers and bacon fat. Tannins are soften and the wine is ready and so good. Excellent (91)

Made of Syrah (90%) and Viognier (10%). Aged 18 months in oak barrels, 50% being new. Alcohol level of 12,5%

The 2013 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 67,25$ (Code SAQ : 12448179)

Pierre Gaillard’s website: domainespierregaillard.com

Represented in Québec by : rezin.com

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012

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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012

The wine is almost uncolored. Nose of yellow apples, melon, wax and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is flavors of apples, pears, grilled nuts, just a touch of herbs and a biting acidity level. Completely dry, alcohol does not shows and is impressively fresh. Tasted blind, I would never have guessed a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Excellent (91)

Made of 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc and 20% Picpoul. Aged in stainless tanks for 6 months. Alcohol level of 15%

The 2013 vintage is currently sold by the SAQ for 87,00$ (Code SAQ :  12205193)

Clos des Papes website : clos-des-papes.fr

J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

Dark red cherry color. Aromas of heated spices, fruit notes, rocks and black licorice. Flavors are mouth coating with enjoyable red and blackberry jam, warm spices and a fresh finish. Well made (88)

Made of Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) from vineyards in Visan, Buisson, Vinsobres and Estézargues. Did not find any information about the ageing process of the wine. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 10330433)

JL Chave website : domainejlchave.fr

Proposed by during one of their event : reserve-selection.com

Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

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Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

Straw color.  Very floral nose where is also apricot, peaches, melon, apples and spices. Fruit ripeness is there but balance on the palate with flavors of melon, apples, fine oak notes and just a touch of nuts. Good acidity, round mouth feel, long and elegant finish where flowers gently linger its presence.

Made out of Roussane with yields of 25hl/ha. Aged 7 to 8 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Nevers), 5% being new. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Was available at the SAQ for 36,75$ (Code SAQ :  11219606)

Pierre Gaillard’s website : domainespierregaillard.com

Represented by : rezin.com