No matter the time of year, there are always occasions to enjoy good wine surrounded by those we love. In collaboration with the SAQ, LUXE present a few suggestions for delicious wines, from sparkling to pinots and more!

 

In collaboration with SAQ

Sparkling Wine

CHAMPAGNE

Lallier Grande Réserve Grand Cru

France, 750 ml

SAQ CODE: 11374251

PRICE: $48.50

Subtle notes of fruit (citrus) and yeast, a slightly brioche flavor, a well-sensed acidity and a beautiful minerality. Ideal for holiday parties, this wonderful champagne costs under $50. And let’s not forget that it’s a Grand Cru!

 

SPARKLING WINE

Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley

United States, 750 ml

SAQ CODE: 00294181

PRICE: $36.35

This sparkling wine will impress your guests with its subtle and delicate taste. For an extraordinary balance, pair it with crab or lobster on avocado mousse with tomato and cardamom.

 

PROSECCO

Bisol Crede 2018 

Italy, 750 ml

SAQ CODE: 10839168

PRICE: $21.85

Established in northern Italy in 1542, the Bisol family controls the quality of its wine production right down to the bottle. With maximum yields of 65 hectolitres per hectare, its prosecco stands out. Composed of 85% glera and a little pinot blanc and verdiso, this mineral and breathtaking prosecco contains floral notes.

 

Red Wine

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico

Italy, 750 ml

SAQ CODE: 12629666

PRICE: $29.95

Piero Antinori, whose family is intimately tied to the wine-producing region of Tuscany for 26 generations, offers up this riserva from the fruits of the Pèppoli, Badia a Passignano and Tignanello estates. A fine wine that takes you on a trip!

 

 

 

Château Sénéjac Haut-Médoc 2016

France, 750 ml

SAQ CODE: 13462466

PRICE: $29

Château Sénéjac 2016 opens with an aromatic bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, and dark chocolate. This gem hits the palate perfectly, with melted tannins along with a velvety, yet dense body. Brilliant, the fresh finish lingers. Perfect with beef or lamb dishes.

 

 

 

 

Château De Chamirey 2017

France, 750 ml

CODE SAQ: 00962589

PRICE: $28.25

A fresh, light wine with a rich fruity and spicy flavor composed of silky tannins and a fine balance, produced by hand-harvesting the grapes. Careful sorting and destemming are done during the wine-making process. Quality at its finest!

 

 

 

 

 

Text: Diane Stehle