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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of wild berries jam, aromatic herbs, serious while being pleasant to drink. Long and tasty finish with some heat, but so young. Nice classic style and well priced. Very good (89)

Made of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15%  Mourvèdre and 5% of other grape varieties. Aged 18 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 45,75$ (Code SAQ: 11130257)

Domaine’s website: boisdeboursan.fr

Represented in Quebec by Glou : glou-mtl.com

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

Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013

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Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013

Black cherry color. Aromas of pepper blended with field berries and notes of smoke and leather. Fruity palate on a round, generous and silky mouthfeel. Might be a little too “charming” in style, but so tasty! Good+ (88)

Made of Syrah (70%) and Merlot (30%). Aged in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 14,35$ (Code SAQ : 00602839)

Producer’s website : daumas-gassac.com

Samble proposed by : selectionsfrechette.com

Moulin de Gassac Cuvée Elise Merlot-Syrah IGP Pays d’Hérault 2013_2

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