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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Les Villages Bench

Bachelder Les Villages Bench Pinot Noir 2023

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
3 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

Clear garnet color with notes of cherry, cranberry, spice and oak barrel. It's light-bodied, balanced and very long on the palate. Pair it with white meats. Serve it at 14-15 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 years.

Johnson Single Vineyard

Bachelder Johnson Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Yamhill, Oregon, United States
3 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 93/100

Wow, i still had a bottle of it in my cellar. The color is now deep golden. Aromas of apple, pear, lemon, oak barrel, vanilla and coconut. It's complex, medium-bodied and long on the palate. Take it on its own or pair it with seafood. Serve it between 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 2-3 years.

Wismer Vineyard

Thomas Bachelder Wismer Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario, Canada
10 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

Deep golden color with notes of pear, vanilla, peach and oak barrel. It's elegant, medium-bodied and long on the palate. Pair it with oily fishes. Serve it at 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now.

La Chaume Rully

Manoir de Mercey La Chaume Rully 2022

Burgundy A.C., France
10 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

It's made of 100% Chardonnay. The color is clear yellow. Aromas of apple, vanilla, almond and oak barrel. It's medium-bodied, long and balanced on the palate. Pair it with white meats. Serve it at 10-12 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 years.

Limited Edition 20 Barrels

Cono Sur Limited Edition 20 Barrels Chardonnay 2019

Casablanca Valley, Chile
17 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.

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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