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Philippe Perreault

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Nicoluzo Corfu 2019

Corfu, Ionian Island, Greece
1298 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 97/100

Wow, just wow, an awesome wine from Corfu (Ionian Island, Greece) Made of native grapes (Pavlo and Cacotrigi) this excellent white has a clear and bright yellow/green color with notes of peach, white flower, banana, vanilla and lime. Oily and rich with a pleasant acidity on the palate. This complex fine wine can be match with cheese tray, shrimp linguine or even game. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Can be aged 8-10 years.

Nicoluzo Corfu 2020

Corfu, Ionian Island, Greece
669 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 97/100

This wine is Made of native grapes (Pavlo and Cacotrigi). The color is bright golden yellow with a green hue. Aromas of yellow peach, lime and a hint of tobacco. the vintage 2020 unlike the vintage 2019 is a bit more aromatic but is still complex and rich with a balanced acidity. Pair it with a salmon burger. Serve it at 10-12 degrees. Ready to drink now but can be aged 3-5 years.

3658 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 96/100

This very rare Champagne is made of 100% Arbane old vines grape. Arbane is an old forgotten white grape since a long time. About one hectare grow in Champagne. Only 3525 bottles were made of the vintage 2005. This Champagne was disgorged March 9th 2010 MOUTARD PÈRE ET FILS was the only estate to grow Arbane old vines. But now i heard that AGRAPART ET FILS ESTATE has made a Champagne made of Arbane in 2013. MOUTARD also grow vines in Burgundy to make Crément de Bourgogne and Chablis. Golden Yellow color! The aromas of this Champagne is very different of the other Champagne. That's a very floral and herbaceous nose. This Champagne is very well balanced on the palate. Serve this rare Champagne at 5-6 degrees. Pair it with a Salmon Gravlax or lobster. This wine is ready to drink but can be age 2-3 years.

Vin De Paille

Le Chat Botté Vin De Paille 2012

Monteregie, Quebec, Canada
3656 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 95/100

This wine is made of Frontenac Gris 100%. Vin de Paille( also know as Strohwein in Austria) mean Straw wine. The grapes are taken and dried by the sun. Beautiful amber color with aromas of dried fruits, caramel, honey, plum and clover. The palate is mellow and fresh. Pair it wit bleu cheese or Foie gras. Serve it at 6-8 degrees. Can be aged 13-15 years.

Channing Daughters Winery, Petit Verdot 2010

North Fork Of Long Island, United States
3664 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 95/100

This wine is made mainly of Petit Verdot (83%) and completed with 15% Merlot, 1% Teroldego and 1% Blaufrankisch. Dark purple color! Notes of Bleuberry, black currant, blackberry, floral and full spicy. Very long and full bodied on the palate! That's a fine wine to match fine meal. Pair it with a good Kobe Beef. Serve it at 15-17 degrees. Can be aged 12 to 15 years. ** this wine is unfiltered I suggest to decanter it to separate the sediment of the wine

Philippe Perreault

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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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