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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Limited Edition 20 Barrels

Cono Sur Limited Edition 20 Barrels Chardonnay 2019

Casablanca Valley, Chile
6 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 93/100

Wow just wow, An amazing Chardonnay from Casablanca Valley Chili. The color is clear golden color with straw hue. Aromas of pear, vanilla, corn, cut grass and oak barrel. It's complex, very long and medium-bodied on the palate. Pair it with BBQ or oily fish. Serve it between 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now or can be aged 8-10 years.

Stellenbosch

Rustenberg Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa
6 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 87/100

Clear yellow color with notes of lime, pear and fine herbs. It's full-bodied, nerve and long on the palate. Take it on its own or pair it with oily fish. Serve it between 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 2-3 years.

13 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 90/100

It's a blend mainly made of 25% Chardonnay completed by 15% Muscat, 15% Viognier, 15% Grenache Blanc, 15% Chenin Blanc and 15% Roussanne. The color is clear amber. It's a wine of character with notes of mandarine, flower and orange. It's medium-bodied, very long on the palate with soft tannins and round acidity. Pair it with spicy food such as Indian or Moroccan dishes. Ready to drink now. Serve it at 8-10 degrees.

Lost Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
13 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 90/100

Clear purple color with notes of blackberry, plum and cherry. It's smooth, very long and full-bodied on the palate. Pair it with a ribeye or roasted lamb. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 years.

Le Grand Vin

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 94/100

Wow just wow, It's may be one of the most interesting vintage ever tasted from Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin so far The vintage 2019 is a blend mainly made of Merlot (65%) completed by Cabernet Franc (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), Malbec (7%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Clear purple color with notes of black current, blackberry, violet, peppercorn and oak barrel. It's full-bodied, very long and complex on the palate. Pair it with grilled red meats. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Can be aged up to 10 years easily.

Philippe Perreault

Wine Blogger

Memorable Wine

Pendfolds, Grange, 1994

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First Wine

Chianti, Ruffino

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Unusual Wine Experience

Tasting many old Burgundian wines included La Romanée Conti (La Tâche) at La Tour d'Argent in Paris

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Current Fav Wine

Champagne, Moutard (100% Arbane)

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