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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

The Bernard Series Old Vine

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023

Coastal Region W.O., South Africa
6 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 87/100

Clear yellow color with aromas of apple, yellow peach, honey dew, cedar, honey, vanilla and smoke. It's complex, aromatic and medium-bodied. Pair it with seafood, goat cheese or Asian dishes. Serve it between 10-12 degrees Can be cellared 8-10 years.

12 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

This wine is from the Maipo Valley. Clear ruby color with orange hue. Aromas of leather, tobacco, undergrowth and dried plum. On the palate, it's soft, nerve and long. Take it on it's own. Serve it between 15-17 degrees and don't forget to pour it in carafe 30 minutes before the service. Ready to drink now.

Wismer-Wingfield Ouest Vineyard

Bachelder Wismer-Wingfield Ouest Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
13 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 93/100

Deep golden color with notes of sea salt, peach, pear, apple, vanilla, brioche and ginger. It's complex, structured, long and elegant on the palate. Enjoyable now. take it on it's own or pair it with porc ribs. Serve it between 10-12 degrees. For the service stand up the bottle 30 minutes before pouring in the glasses so the sediments will go down the bottle and pour slowly in the glasses to split sediments of the wine or you can even use a carafe to do it, it's the same step to follow.

Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2023

Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
18 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

It's a blend of 65% Semillon completed by 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Clear golden color with notes of honey, apricot, orange peel, pineapple, cinnamon and mango. It's sweat, fresh and balanced. Pair it wit blue cheese, apricot pie or foie gras. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Can be aged 10-15 years and may be up to 20 years.

19 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 89/100

It's a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. Deep garnet color. Aromas of spices, blackberry and plum. It's balanced, very long and full-bodied on the palate. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Pair it with a rack of lamb. Can be aged 8-10 years.

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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