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Philippe Perreault

Philippe Perreault Sommelier

Educated Guess 2022

Napa Valley, United States
10 hours, 42 minutes ago

Philippe scored this wine: 88/100

This Pinot Noir has a clear ruby color with aromas of cherry, plum and spice. It's very long on the palate, hot and medium-bodied. Pair it with a Moroccan tagine. Serve it at 14-15 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 years.

The Bernard Series Old Vine

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022

Coastal Region W.O., South Africa
7 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

Wow This Chenin Blanc is always amazing! Clear golden color with notes of Pear,, mango and pineapple and oak barrel. It's complex, full-bodied and very long on the palate. Pair it with smoked salmon bagel. Serve it at 10-12 degrees. Can be aged 8-10 years.

8 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 86/100

It's a blend of 50% Sumoll, 30% Parellada, 20% Xarel·lo. Clear grey color with notes of green apple and rose flower. It's delicate, balanced and short on the palate. Take it on its own. Serve it at 6-8 degrees. Enjoyable now.

Marqués de Toro Single Vineyard Mencía

Álvarez de Toledo Marqués de Toro Single Vineyard Mencía 2018

Mencía, Castilla Y León D.O., Spain
14 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 92/100

It's made of 100% Mencia. Deep purple color with notes of black current, blackberry, pepper and oak barrel. It's elegant, structured and long on the palate. Serve it between 15-17 degrees. Enjoyable now but can be aged 3-5 years. Pair it with smoked beef.

Rioja

Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosé 2022

La Rioja Alta, Spain
15 days ago

Philippe scored this wine: 91/100

The vintage 2022 is only made of Tempranillo. Clear salmon color with notes of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. It's fresh and very long on the palate. Pair it with seafood. Serve it at 6-8 degrees. Enjoyable now.

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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