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Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012

Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012 

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Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja 2012 

Dark and purple color. Nose of black berries, coffee, bitter chocolate, spices and oak. Dense and powerful on the palate, the vanilla filled finish does bring some charm to the wine. Bold but still expresses fruit flavors, spices and coffee notes. May be a little on the young side, but some air or few years in a cellar and it’ll just good to go! Very good (89)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 20 months in American oak barrels, then 24 months in bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

The 2013 vintage of this wine is available in SAQ stores for 21,45$ (Code SAQ : 00868729) 

Baron de Ley’s website: barondeley.com 

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com 

Rioja’s wine consortium: riojawine.com

Baron de Ley Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

Baron de Ley Grand Reserva Rioja 2010 

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Baron de Ley Grand Reserva Rioja 2010 

Dark garnet color. Depth and dense nose where berry notes goes along with spices and oak. On the palate the structure and the rectitude of the wine are almost overpowering the flavors by being a little severe, but air did brought up dark berries, spices, earth and oak flavors. May feel more dense than complex at this stage, but shows a good ageing potential for up to 15 more years. More classic styled Rioja wine which I like. Very good+ (90)

Made of 100% Tempranillo. Aged 24 months in 50% American oak and 50% French oak, then 5 years in bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Still available in some SAQ stores for 34,00$ (Code SAQ : 00738997)  

Baron de Ley’s website: barondeley.com 

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013

El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013 

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El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013

Dark ruby color. Nose of black berries, spices, smoke, vanilla and oak. Silky mouth feel where the oak flavors coats the fruit without any excess. The smoky and spicy notes with the vanilla with garnish the finish. Could get some air in a decanter to help the wine being even more expressive. Good+ (88) 

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 12 months in new Amerian oak barrels, then 6 months before release. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 16,10$ (Code SAQ : 11254188)

El Coto de Rioja’s website: elcoto.com

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

E Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2013

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2013

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E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2013

Dark ruby color. Nose of mixed berries, spices, pepper, olives, raw bacon and flowers. More tight on the palate, air did helped unveil the flavors of baked red fruit, olices, then spices and meat notes. Long and rustic finish, this is a type of wine that goes so well with long roasted meat dishes. Can age too and this wine was at its peek days after bottle opening. Good+ (88)

Made of Syrah from an average 35 years old vines. Aged 4 months in oak casks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 26,65$ (Code SAQ : 00739243)

Guigal’s website: guigal.com

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

 

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2015

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2015

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Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2015

Dark purple color. Nose and palate of mixed wild berries, flowers, spices and earth. The wine really shows the vintage with darker and riper fruit while keeping the acidity and balance. Would pair well with poultry, a richer dish to bring freshness to it or the classic deli plate. Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay from vines mainly located in Lancié, Régnié and Lantigné villages. Alcohol level of 13% 

Available in SAQ stores for 16,75$ (Code SAQ : 00365924)

Maison Jadot’s website: louisjadot.com

Louis Jadot’s wines are represented in Québec by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2015

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2015

 

Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

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Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

Dark ruby color. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth and dried flowers. Silky on the palate with fruit flavors, spices note, drinks quite easily and is very enjoyable, especially for its price! Good (87)

Made of sangiovese. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 12,15$ (Code SAQ : 10966765)

Podere Castorani’s website: poderecastorani.it

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

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Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015 

Medium dark purple color. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth then some flower notes. Round on the palate with ripe fruit flavors, the wine is tasty and seductive, true to the vintage it’s coming from. There is also a hint of acidity that brings some freshness on the finish. This is a good example of why we should not  forget about bigger houses when looking for wines of good value. Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay grapes. Alcohol of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 21,25$ (Code SAQ : 00515841)

Maison Louis Jadot’s website: ouisjadot.com

Sample proposed by les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly Sous les Balloquets 2015

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

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E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

Dark red cherry color. Nose of wild berries, spices, aromatic herbs, dust and leather. Began as an easy drinker, air did make the wine show its structure and its spicyness while being enjoyable. Put some bottles in the cellar for 2-3 years and you’ll be rewarded! Did that few years ago when I started pilling up bottles. Good+ (88)

Blend of 50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre. Partially aged in large oak barrel for 18 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 20,15$ (Code SAQ : 00259721)

Domaine E. Guigal’s website: guigal.com

Domaine Guigal is represented in Québec by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 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

Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

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Coto de Imaz Grand Reserva Rioja 2010

Medium dark garnet color. Charming nose of black berries, spices, vanilla and oak. The flavors on the palate are about the same as on the nose with a silky and slightly oaky finish. May not be the bolder Rioja around, but it’s ready to drink and will please your guest with its natural charm. Very good (89)

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 24 months in French and American oak barrels, then 3 years in bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 33,50$ (Code SAQ : 11962651)

El Coto de Rioja’s website, the producer of this wine: elcoto.com

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com