Team’s top picks SAQ Sélection Papineau - Crémazie

(Automatically translated) A delight. Juicy and floral, goes wonderfully with Italian dishes made with tomatoes! Veal polpettes, bruschetta, lasagna...

(Automatically translated) Wow! Neb as I didn't know it. A little spice, a touch of wood and a surprisingly floral profile. A must try at all costs for fans of this grape variety!

(Automatically translated) Yum yum yum. Nothing else to say except that it is a fresh red wine that quenches your thirst and makes your taste buds dance! A blend of unfiltered Pinot Noir and Gris (deposit present but which for me adds to the taste experience) quite digestible. Natural wine from the vision of a young 4th gen winemaker.

(Automatically translated) An absolutely delicious and refined wine from Alsace based on Pinot Blanc!! Perfect, dry acidity. Aromas of white flowers and pear. In biodynamics, what a discovery.

(Automatically translated) A wine that showcases xynomavro! Complexity, elegance and a generous tannic structure. Delicious with lamb chops or keftas. A quality wine, this estate is extraordinary.

(Automatically translated) The day had started simply, like many others. But suddenly, someone shouted "Champagne!" with a smile on their faces. The flutes began to waltz, the scent of pear, chalk and brioche filled the air as joy swept over everyone. Since then, everyone knows that Oudiette makes great wine.

(Automatically translated) That evening, the sea was particularly rough. From the beach from which I contemplated the spectacle, I plunged my nose into my cup. The bouquet seemed to respond to the waves, while the exotic fruits mixed with the sea salt. In addition, the plate of grilled squid was already ordered.

(Automatically translated) First, there was this flash of blinding light. Then, time seems to freeze. In this space out of everything, I gradually saw the unreal scent of pear, honey, butter, chalk appear. Salivating flavors invaded my subjugated palate. When I woke up, there was nothing left.

(Automatically translated) Made from the Syrah, Grenache and Carignan grape varieties, this wine stands out for its exuberance and authenticity. Resolutely natural, it will benefit from a decanter. Candied red fruits, dried rose and liquorice will be on the menu. It will be very gourmet with chicken tacos.

(Automatically translated) From the first glance, I fell under the spell of this pretty Mâconnais bottle. Its scents of Asian pear, sweet spices and honeysuckle lit up my senses.The palate, with its ample and suave texture, proved to be a precious ally for my crispy sweetbreads with morels.

(Automatically translated) Domaine des Huards offers a range of Loire wines that always represent fabulous value for money. The Pure cuvée on 2022 is frankly flamboyant, articulated around notes of citrus zest, honey and blue grape. It will be all the rage with a lemon, cream and tarragon chicken.

(Automatically translated) This is a cuvée that offers everything you could want from a natural sparkling wine. Made from Chardonnay vines rooted in the heart of the Occitan country (Languedoc), this sparkling wine reveals a gourmet and refreshing profile. The nose of pear and brioche settles in a full, taut mouth. A wine made for an aperitif!

(Automatically translated) From the first day they met, tomatoes and Chianti fell head over heels in love. Centuries later, this passionate fire has continued to devour their hearts. Forget Romeo and Juliet, instead immerse yourself in a burning tale that unites this Chianti Colli Aretini and the timeless pasta marinara.

(Automatically translated) Rosés are good year-round, even in the heart of our boreal winter! Here is a fantastic demonstration of this, with this keel that comes from Greece and has the astonishing ability to teleport us there in a fraction of a second. All we have to do is order a grilled octopus.

(Automatically translated) With a golden colour, reminiscent of a sunset over the Mediterranean, this wine perfectly embodies the charisma of its Languedoc terroir. A bouquet of Anjou pear, dry herbs and sea breeze unfolds on a palate vibrant with aromatic concentration. Who wants bouillabaisse?

(Automatically translated) Here is a wine of skin maceration that is worth the detour. From the green hills of Tuscany, the Trebbiano vines offer us this bewitching nose of marmalade, stewed apple and honey. The slightly tannic palate, typical of orange wines, will satisfy a pasta carbonara.

(Automatically translated) The Arpège vineyard is a true jewel of Quebec viticulture. The Pêle-Mêle cuvée stands out for its nuances of stone fruit, beeswax and its light woodiness reminiscent of almonds. The textured and thirst-quenching palate will enhance your cheese platter... of Quebec!

(Automatically translated) Winner of the revelation of the year in the Quebec vineyard category at the 2024 Sam d'Or gala, the Domaine de l'Arpège never ceases to impress with its emotional vintages. Here, sour cherries and cranberries flirt with pink pepper and smoke. A delight with a nice caprese salad.

(Automatically translated) Coming from the Marche region in central Italy, this pecorino cuvée has everything to seduce. The bouquet, all in finesse, reveals notes of golden apple, lemon zest and chamomile. Ample in the mouth, it will be superb with cannelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta.

(Automatically translated) Allow me to confide in me, I am not a fan of Pinot Gris, any more than I am of New Zealand wines in general. I often find them caricatured. But it's quite the opposite here with this very refined cuvée, where apricot and lily settle on a slender mouth.

(Automatically translated) Do you know the expression "tasting the terroir with a spoon"? It is this strong feeling that you have when discovering this beautiful cuvée from Domaine de l'Ecu. The very delicate bouquet evokes lime zest, hawthorn and chalk. The saline palate will magnify your starter of plain oysters.

(Automatically translated) Puech Noble is the Languedoc project of the famous Côte Rôtie producer, René Rostaing. His talent is expressed with force here, through this chiseled and opulent white. Apricot, honey and garrigue settle on a mouth of remarkable length. Perfect on a grilled octopus dish.

(Automatically translated) What a joy to pop the cork on this Crémant de Bourgogne from the major leagues! Inclined to give lessons in elegance to some much more expensive champagnes, this wine offers everything you want from a sparkling wine worthy of the name: aromatic precision, fine bubbles and minerality. Health!

(Automatically translated) Here is what is in my opinion the best white vermouth in Quebec, no less. With one foot in viticulture and the other in mixology, this delicious nectar has everything to seduce both wine and cocktail lovers. Discover it for itself on ice or in a martini, you will be delighted!