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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands

Mer Soleil Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2018

California, United States
1 day, 4 hours ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

Clear ruby color with notes of cherry, plum, graphite and vanilla. It's light-bodied, soft and balanced on the palate. Take it on its own or pair it with white meats. Serve it at 14-15 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be cellared 2-3 years.

Le Pas Du Moine Sainte-Victoire

Château Gassier Le Pas Du Moine Sainte-Victoire Rosé 2024

Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France
2 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 93/100

Woow an amazing Rose from Cotes de Provence. It's a blend mainly made of Syrah (also know as Shiraz), Grenache (also know as Garnacha), Cinsault and Roll (Also know as Vermentino) Clear grey/pink color with notes of litchi, pink grapefruit, kiwi, strawberry, banana, spice and mango. On the palate, it's fresh, medium-bodied, complex and the finish is very long. Pair it with seafood or sushi. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 2 years max.

Retsina Cambas

Grèce, Greece
8 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 86/100

It's a blend mainly made of Savatiano completed by Assyrtiko and Rhoditis. Clear yellow color with notes of rosemary, dried herbs and apple. It's very long, fresh and light-bodied. Pair it with seafood. Serve it at 8-10 degrees. Enjoyable now.

Barcelona Reserva Brut Organic

Vilarnau Barcelona Reserva Brut Organic Cava

Penedès D.O., Spain
15 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

It's a blend of Viura, Xarel-lo and Parellada. The color is clear yellow. Aromas of brioche, apple and mineral. It's very long, nerve and medium-bodied on the palate. Pair it with seafood. Enjoyable now. Serve it at 5-6 degrees.

16 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

This Gruner Veltliner is completed by 15% Chardonnay. The color is clear yellow/green. Aromas of lime, peach and herbal. On the palate, it's complex, nerve and light-bodied. Pair it with oysters. Serve it between 8-10 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 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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Champagne, Moutard (100% Arbane)

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