Suggestions of the week
You like to keep up with what’s new, but never really know what to buy? Join us right here every Thursday to find out which bottles our resident tasters pick out from the online new arrivals. Discover what they love, the fun bottles that stand out from many (many) tasted.
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- Driven by the shared desire to unite their experiences, ideas and knowledge, Les Équilibristes is a collective of winemakers founded by François de Monval and Florent Girou, respectively restaurateur and oenologist. Under its fine bubbles, their sparkling wine reveals beautiful aromas of bergamot, mandarin, peach and white pepper. A nice way to get acquainted with the world of "pet nat".
- $20.55Available Online Not available In storeA selection of old vines over forty years old make up the heart of this emblematic cuvée from Domaine des Tilleuls. Prolonged aging on lees gives fullness to this vibrant white with lemony, floral and saline accents. Fine and elegant, it will stand out with a starter of fried panko shrimp or to accompany a warm goat cheese salad.
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An indigenous grape variety related to Syrah, Lagrein is actually a distant cross between the local Teroldego and an unknown variety. Flagship of Alto Adige, it’s appreciated for its juicy and vibrant character. In the hands of Alois Lageder, it goes to the next level. A beautiful bottle to sublimate lamb chops.
- Available Online Available In store
Coming from a small, little-known Gascon appellation, this cuvée highlights a trio of grape varieties that are very specific to the region. Taking advantage of a subalpine environment, they develop slowly but are full of both charm and tension. A bargain at this price! The perfect wine to pair with spring rolls or maple lemon pork chops.
- $24.50Available Online Available In store
- $24.65Available Online Not available In store
- Available Online Available In store
- Available Online Available In store
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Top wines of the week to buy
Visit this page every week for suggestions on what to buy from the new products at the SAQ. Our product experts share the best white wines and good red wines to buy, and sometimes a few spirits, to impress your guests. These suggestions of the week always feature good value wines and finds; it's like a well-kept secret to get your hands on trendy and coveted wines.
If you like these wines, make sure to check out the complete Cellier collection. And to build more knowledge on wines and spirits, The spirit of knowing blog is a must.