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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Meritage

CedarCreek Estate Winery Meritage 2021

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

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

It's a blend of Merlot, Cabernet-Franc, Malbec and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Deep purple color with notes of blackberry, black current, plum, tobacco, spices and coffee. It's ferme, full-bodied and long on the palate. Pair it with grilled lamb, serve it between 15-17 degrees. Can be aged 3-5 years.

Sonoma Mountain

Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2022

Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United States
4 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 93/100

Wow a nice discovery from Sonoma California. Clear yellow color with notes of bosc pear, apple, vanilla, grilled almond, honeydew and a touch of cinnamon. It's rich, complex and medium-bodied. Pair it with a creamy risotto or oily fish. Serve it between 10-12 degrees. Can be aged 8-10 years.

Bailly Lapierre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Saint Bris, Burgundy A.C., France
4 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 87/100

It's made of 100% Sauvignon-Blanc. Clear yellow color with aromas of kiwi, pears, grapefruit and white flowers. It's lively, long and medium-bodied. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Pair it with sushis or oysters. Enjoyable now but you can hold for 2 up to 3 years.

El Triángulo Estate 20 Barrels Limited Edition

Cono Sur El Triángulo Estate 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2022

Casablanca Valley, Chile
11 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 89/100

Deep ruby color with aromas of blueberry, strawberry, leather, cocoa, oak barrel, plum, violet and cherry. It's silky, medium-bodied and fresh. Serve it between 14-15 degrees. Pair it with Roasted poultries Can be aged 8-10 years.

Lowrey Vineyard

Thomas Bachelder Lowrey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
17 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

Clear ruby color with aromas of cherry, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla and smoke. It's silky, elegant and light-bodied. Serve it between 14-15 degrees. Pair it with Soft cheeses or roasted duck. Can be aged 8-10 years.

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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