As mentioned in the Cité Boomers* article of April 6, La Fille Couillaud’s Chardonnay is one of the wines being promoted until April 14 at the SAQ. A rebate of $1 off the usual price of $15.40 "A perfect wine for Asian restaurants..." Buy now!
* in French only
In the January 23 issue of CitéBoomers, André Maccabée* presents "The Butler", a duo of organic wines from Spain at affordable prices. A White made from 100% Airen and a Red made from 100% Tempranillo. Buy them and keep them for the occasional unforeseen event. Available in over 150 stores for $8.75. * In French Only
In the December 23 issue of the Les Méchants Raisins* blog, Patrick Désy presents two Burgundy wines, including the Bourgogne Chardonnay from Justin Girardin. "A wine of great drinkability that goes well with all dishes. Still available in around sixty stores at the interesting price of $33.00 *In French Only
The Bodega Otazu wins a Gold Medal at the Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2023 for their Chardonnay 2022. "The nose is elegant and expressive, with floral aromas and notes of white fruit and citrus like grapefruit. On the palate, it’s a fresh white wine with a long, fruity, aromatic finish."
Two recent articles from Cité Boomers* comments on the return of a 2018 Mâcon Loché Les Longues Terres from Maison Marcel Couturier tasted the 1st time in 2022... « Un vin lumineux, éclatant de saveurs complexes » To discover or rediscover ! The second wine from Italy by Venchirezza. A novelty made from an autochthonous grape variety, Ribolla Gialla from Friuli Venezia Giulia. "Organic, natural wine Venchiarezza Ribella 2021 is a revelation. * Article only in French
What could be more refreshing than a good Riesling on a hot summer’s day? In the July 7th issue, Patrick Désy reviews 2 Alsacian Rieslings from two Beyer houses. Discover Emile Beyer’s Riesling Les Traditions, "To enjoy quietly on a beautiful summer’s evening".
During a visit to Montreal, the legendary Ken Forrester (known as the "Pope of South African Chenin" in Patrick Désy’s July 1ᵉʳ article) presented a number of new cuvées, including Dirty Little Secret and The Misfits. These wines are now available at the SAQ, along with his classics The FMC and Chenin Reserve. A fine range of products to discover or rediscover. Article Only in French
Patrick Désy in his JDM blog* "Les Méchant Raisins" of June 2 suggests 5 wines for your Lobster party, among his choices, a new Valmonti wine. Jean-Michel Giboulot’s Savigny-lès-Beaune Chardonnay 2020. "Absolutely delicious" "Drink less. Drink better. " *In French only