{"id":3598,"date":"2016-10-04T07:12:27","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T12:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dansmonverre.ca\/en\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2016-10-04T07:12:27","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T12:12:27","slug":"chartier-createur-dharmonies-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dansmonverre.ca\/en\/chartier-createur-dharmonies-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Chartier Cr\u00e9ateur d’Harmonies wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chartier Cr\u00e9ateur d’Harmonies wines<\/b><\/h2>\n

I had the opportunity to taste over the last two years few wines made by Fran\u00e7ois Chartier, a well-known sommelier, an author of many wine guides (still have many copies at home and these did influenced the buying of my first cellared worthy bottles many years ago…), for his wine and pairing, for his recipe books made after years of research with renown chefs and wine producers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

But what about the wines? I must admit that at first I doubt about them, being quite overwhelmed by the labels on the bottles and the marketing machine behind the wines. But every time I’ve tasted his wines, I was always gladly surprised by them.<\/p>\n

From his Tuscan blend tasted blind with some friends, to the Spanish white I had during last Grande D\u00e9gustation de Montr\u00e9al and not forgetting the ros\u00e9 wine tasted along more than 20 other wines, I did enjoyed them every single time.<\/p>\n

Now having his latest release in my hands, here is my first “official” tasting note on one of the Cr\u00e9ateur d’Harmonies wine:<\/p>\n

\"Chartier<\/a>Chartier Cr\u00e9ateur d’Harmonies Fronsac 2012<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dark ruby color. Nose of smoke, dark berries, bay leaves, earth and pepper. Smooth on the palate but still stands up in a great showing with a spicy finish. Good flavors of berries, earth, mushrooms and just a touch of grilled Bell peppers. Good+ (88)<\/p>\n

Made in collaboration with Bordeaux\u2019s native winemaker Pascal Chatonnet, this wine is a blend of 86% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 4% de cabernet-sauvignon. Aged 12 months in 1 and 2 years old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%<\/em><\/p>\n

Available in SAQ stores for 19,45$ (Code SAQ\u00a0:\u00a012068070<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7ois Chartier’s website:\u00a0francoischartier.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

The sample was proposed by Trialto:\u00a0trialto.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here is a video from Fran\u00e7ois Chartier explaining the winemaking behind this wine and giving his thoughts on how he wanted it (French only):<\/p>\n