Team’s top picks SAQ Sélection Carrefour de la Pointe

(Automatically translated) A Japanese whisky like no other! With its floral aromas on the nose, it attacks on the palate with its rather dry, spicy and woody side. Aged in Mizunara barrel, this Japanese oak barrel gives it a unique woody characteristic that is completely different from its French and American namesakes.

(Automatically translated) Light, refreshing, smooth, 11.4% alcohol and less than $16; This Pinot Noir has everything to please thirst-quenching wine lovers or those looking for a red wine to drink with fish. A real gem.

(Automatically translated) One of the best Japanese whiskies available on the shelves of the SAQ! With floral, vanilla and honey aromas, this product will surprise you with a finish with a light taste of orange zest. A fabulous high-end Japanese whisky to share with friends!

(Automatically translated) In my opinion, one of the few 10/10s in Scotch whisky! Beautiful peaty and smoky aromas, both on the nose and on the palate, without too much aggressiveness, unlike some of its colleagues. The only flaw with this product is that it is quite rare in stores. Excellent value for money!

(Automatically translated) Parés Baltà presents its Cava Blanca Cusiné, a sparkling wine that can easily compete with a champagne priced over $100. Composed of 80% xarel-lo, and equal parts chardonnay and pinot noir, this cava, aged for more than 80 months, reveals notes of candied, milky and toasted fruit.

(Automatically translated) A Chianti Classico worthy of the Gran Selezione, which will appeal to those looking for aromas of fresh fruit, spices and a subtle woody note on the finish. Fine tannins that will allow the wine to keep for a good ten years without any problem. Perfect with a veal osso bucco, hunter's sauce. Wow!

(Automatically translated) Magnificent 100% Grenache Blanc, this white wine will surprise you with its supple and suave side as well as its aromas of honeydew melon. A real bargain!

(Automatically translated) A big crush this week, a Barolo vintage that I don't usually have the chance to taste. The Lazzarito gives a straightforward wine, focused on finesse, due to its limestone soil, but has the power to last over time. Lovers of great wines must, in my opinion, get their hands on them.

(Automatically translated) A rosso di Montalcino that plays in the court of Brunello. Vines of 11 to 17 years, ageing of 9 to 12 months but which puts all its freshness into perspective. Focused on cherry, sweet spices and black fruits. This wine can be drunk now or kept for another ten years.

(Automatically translated) Portugal offers you a saline, fresh and affordable white wine. For less than $14, let yourself be charmed by this discovery that will go well with your shellfish, but also with a goat cheese salad.

(Automatically translated) Sauvignon de Bourgogne often overshadows Chardonnay or even Aligoté, but remains an excellent choice for those who want a light wine, with no residual sugar. Mineral, floral and white fruit aromas. Perfect to start as an aperitif or with your cheeses and cold cuts.

(Automatically translated) A Greek wine like no other. This 100% malagousia offers you a bouquet of flowers, citrus fruits and a very long minerality. A little fatty, which for my part, will go well with a fish with fatty flesh or a crustacean with claw. The length in the mouth and its flavors remind me of a wonderful Chablis!

(Automatically translated) Straight Riesling, a mineral with a background and a hydrocarbon that stands out. This wine brings a very nice acidity (lemon and lime) that will go wonderfully with your oysters, but also with sushi. For those who think Rieslings are sweet, think again, this one is dry.

(Automatically translated) Rediscovery of this New Zealand wine, 100% sauvignon blanc that doesn't look like a Kim Crawford, but more like a Sancerre. Herbaceous, mineral and slightly acidic notes. A fresh wine that will accompany your lobster with lemon butter. For less than $30, it's worth the detour.

(Automatically translated) Not everyone who likes orange wines, but you should know that this one hardly reminds you of the others. No bitterness detected, aromas of peach, honey and a mineral finish will accompany your favorite fish. To be discovered without further delay, especially since it looks more like a white wine than an orange

(Automatically translated) Austria is currently in vogue, you should know that the Grüner Veltliner is its trademark in white. This one charmed me with its depth as much for its aromas of citrus, white fruits and its saline touch. A gourmet wine that will please all those who like to discover new horizons.

(Automatically translated) Served blind, I would have thought of a Nebbiolo but with freshness and finesse. Tasmanian wines are rare and it's a shame because this one brings a lot of complexity, while remaining straight and firm. Ripe black fruits and a slight note of leather. This wine will appeal to lovers of Burgundy wines.

(Automatically translated) No more 2nd château wines, now they produce plots. Closer to the 1st wine, a Margaux that offers depth and fine tannins. This gives it a nice acidity and a beautiful red fruit without being marked by wood. Only 20% of the wine has been in barrels, the other 80% in amphora.

(Automatically translated) Excellent Bordeaux, no it's a Californian wine. Surprise! Claire Lurton, owner of 3 Grands Crus Classés in the Médoc, unveils her USA wine in finesse and elegance. A nice acidity. A roundness with black fruits and a touch of roasting. A 2017 that will please Bordeaux lovers.

(Automatically translated) Magnificent fruity white wine from Domaine Gueguen, with a beautiful minerality and a good length in the mouth! Don't hesitate to taste their windthrow. Really very beautiful Domaine.

(Automatically translated) Fiano, an Italian grape variety in an Australian wine. What a discovery! Aromas of mango, candied pineapple and a little saline touch. Fresh acidity but not aggressive at all. Will go well with white fish with tropical sauce.

(Automatically translated) Fabien Jouves is back with an excellent 50/50 Merlot/Malbec with freshness. A well-balanced fruitiness with notes of cherry and red berries. No wood, perfect for deli meats outside when it's 38 degrees Celsius.

(Automatically translated) Good vodka very smooth on the palate with a nice lemon aroma. Perfect for cocktails or drinking alone on the rocks.

(Automatically translated) Sweet, easy to drink on its own, on the rocks and/or in cocktails