Wine Review: Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017

Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017

This old-vine Burgundy calls for wine tasting on a Vintage Boat on a beautiful summer day in Ontario!

Tasting Notes:
This Pinot Noir is made from the fruit of a single vineyard (La Dalignère); is richer and more powerful than Sebastien’s other Hautes Côtes wines. 100 % Pinot Noir, 55 years old vines planted by Sebastien’s grandfather. I’m a fan!
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Bright ruby colour, The nose has a combination of floral and red berry notes with an engaging earthy-spicy character. It has a wonderful concentration and depth of blackberry fruit on the palate, refined tannins, through to a long finish. Burgundian elegance.

90 Points
Drink now to 2023

Awards
Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016

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Wine Review: Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc

Tasting Notes:

This nervy wine comes from Bué, one of the top villages of Sancerre, which is grown in limestone-clay soil and reflects the unique terroir of the region.

Powerful nose with lots of aromatic qualities developing over a period of time. Tangy with mineral texture, and offering lime flavors, displaying a surprising suppleness and roundness. Very long on the palate.

This wine makes an excellent aperitif and pairs beautifully with oily seafood dishes and cheeses.

Points 89

APPELLATION
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

WINERY
Domaine Franck Millet

ALCOHOL
12.5%

BOTTLE SIZE
750 ml

CATEGORY
White

Awards

Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2017: 1 Star

Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2014: 2 Stars

Concours General Agricole Paris, 2014: Gold

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Galleon launched its new online (wine) boutique in Ontario

Starting this week consumers can explore a selection of over 150 exclusive wines and spirits from Galleon’s online catalog, including a large selection of 90+ rated wines, from estates amongst the most beautiful in the world; large formats, older vintages, and everyday wines including direct delivery to your home, office or boat.

The Website

The website is lots of fun to navigate. You will find curated sections like “90+ points wines”, “new arrivals”, “large formats” for summer gatherings – there are lots to choose from.  You won’t find these wines in any stores, but you might find some of them on some restaurant or hotel wine lists in Ontario or other parts of Canada.

After you place an order

Delivery is free in the GTA — there is a nominal delivery fee for customers living in other parts of Ontario. And to get you started, first-time customers will receive a 10% off their first order using the code GALLEONLAUNCH.

Online-store:  ON.GALLEONWINES.CA

Wines are constantly being added to the Galleon website, sometimes they are in very limited quantities, so like me, you’ll want to subscribe to their newsletter, and here you will receive up-to-the-minute alerts. Subscribers will also receive invitations to events, dinners with visiting winemakers, along with other special offers.

I’m so excited to be part of Galleon’s new direction for online shopping and delivery of fine wines in Ontario.  I will be reviewing some of my favorites, in the next few weeks, so watch for the reviews at www.liz-palmer.com and on all my social channels.