I am not an expert, just a discerning wine lover or amateur de vin (as the French say), but everyone has a different palate, likes and dislikes so it must be understood that any of my recommendations are personal. I just hope that you find them useful or at the very least - interesting. I also hope you enjoy my photos. It is more fun sharing then keeping them backed up on a hard drive.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

High-quality Languedoc at attractive prices...

Attended a wonderful L/R tasting last week with many beautiful wines. the challenge for this blog is that many were from friend's cellars or special reserves that are hard to find. Below are the highlights of the accessible wines:

GÉRARD BERTRAND RÉSERVE SPÉCIALE VIOGNIER 2008 - $16.95
Peach, toast, good balancing streak of acid

http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=147975

http://www.gerard-bertrand.com/rubriquesgb,gerardbertrand,en.html


CHÂTEAU DE NAGES RÉSERVE BLANC 2009 - $ 14.95
Grenache/Roussanne blend - floral and baked peach, tastes like it smells (wonderful)

http://www.michelgassier.com/en/our-wines/chateau-de-nages-reserve/blanc-2009.html

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=427609


CHÂTEAU DE FONTENELLES CUVÉE NOTRE DAME 2008 - $ 16.95
Syrah/Grenache blend- smokey, red fruit, cedary (garrigue), velvety tannins

http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=106518

http://www.fontenelles.com/english/vinsrouge.html


CHÂTEAU LA ROQUE EN GARDE - PIC SAINT LOUP 2007 - $ 29.95
Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre blend - smokey, spice, garrigue, cherry, fresh wine

http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=195206

http://www.chateau-laroque.fr/Gamme_des_vins_GB.asp
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