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Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2016

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2016 

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2016 

Dark ruby color with purple hue. Nose of ripe red and black berries with spices note, earth and violet flowersQuite concentrated on the palateit still finds balance due to its acidity level and a sour-bitter finish that brings in some crispyness to the wineFeels structured (for a Gamay of course, not generally speaking!), it’ll hold on for a few years, or few minutes in your glass as it’s the two options offered with this wine! Good+ (88)

Made of  Gamay from vines planted between 1967 and 1978. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of  12%

Available in SAQ stores for 16,75$ (Code SAQ : 00329532)

Henry Marionnet’s website: henry-marionnet.com

Sample proposed by VINS FINS L’agence: www.sdvf.ca

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2016 

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2016

Henry Marionnet Première Vendange Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Première Vendange Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Première Vendange Touraine 2015

Medium dark purple color. Nose of fruits, berries, fruits, spices, fruits, earthFlavors are dominated by fruit notes, spices and earth. It might looks like a very primary description for a tasting note, but fir those like that are powered with Gamay based wines are gonna be pleased with this one. Might lack some depth or concentration, but this is quaffable… at that’s what’s great with it! Very good (89)

Made of Gamay. Natural winemaking. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 23,90$ (Code SAQ : 12517875)

Henry Marionnet’s website: henry-marionnet.com

Sample proposed by VINS FINS L’agence: sdvf.ca

Henry Marionnet Première Vendange Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2015

Purple and dense color, quite unusual for Gamay wines. Nose of red and black berries, spices, earth and mineral notes. Wide on the palate, much more than previous vintages of this wine, really tasty and more concentrated, the sun does show through the wine, which makes it even more quaffable! Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay from vines planted between 1967 and 1978. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,15$ (Code SAQ : 00329532)

Henry Marionnet’s website: henry-marionnet.com

Sample proposed by La Société de vins fins: www.sdvf.ca

Domaine de la Charmoise Sauvignon Touraine 2015

Domaine de la Charmoise Sauvignon Touraine 2015

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Sauvignon Touraine 2015

Medium light straw color. Exotic and fresh nose with aromas of pear, red apples, pineapple and wet rocks. On the palate the wine is mouth coating while lively on the tongue bringing brithness to it. Long tasty, spicy and mineral finish. Drinks quite easily with a versatile style perfect to pair with many type of dishes or to bring along when visiting friends! Good+ (88)

Made of Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 18,55$ (Code SAQ : 12562529)

Henry Marionnet’s wensite, the producer behind the Domaine de la Charmoise : henry-marionnet.com

Sample proposed by la Société de Vins Fins: sdvf.ca

A video on Domaine de la Charmoise (in French only):

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2014

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2014

Henry Marionnet Domaine de la Charmoise Touraine 2014

Bright ruby color. Nose of cherries and other red berries, wet earth and powdered rock. Pure fruit on the palate, refreshing acidity and a slightly mineral finish. It drinks so easily and each sip is satisfying! Good+ (88)

Made of Gamay from vines planted between 1967 and 1978. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,70$ (Code SAQ : 00329532)

Henry Marionnet’s website: henry-marionnet.com

represented in Québec by LBV International: lbvinternational.com

Here is a video (French only) on Domaine de la Charmoise:

Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

Bright ruby color. The wine is a real fruity delight with a fine nose. The aromas, as the flavors, are floral and slightly earthy. We drank it so fast that I’m almost speech less on how to describe it other than I liked it!

Made of Gamay. Handpicked, went through carbonic maceration and traditional winemaking. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 19,20$ (SAQ code :  12572858)

Producer’s website: merieau.com

The agency that represents them in Québec: rezin.com