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Christmastime NOVEMBER 2015 Danny St Pierre and guests GIFT GUIDE FOR WINE LOVERS CHRISTMASTIME ADVICE, RECIPES AND PAIRINGS FROM CHEF DANNY ST PIERRE 40 WINES TO DISCOVER NOVEMBER 26 AND DECEMBER 10 155481-ANG.pdf 1 2015-10-07 14:47 DIRECTOR – SPECIALTY PRODUCTS BUSINESS UNIT – SAQ Michel-André St-Jean MANAGER FOR SPECIALITY PRODUCTS, MARKETING – SAQ Sophie Drouin PUBLISHER – SAQ Johanne Morrisseau We tend to believe that hosting CONTRIBUTORS – SAQ Éric Bertoldi, Dominique Brousseau, Liette Chaput, François Couture, Maxime Desjardins, François Fortier, Pierre Lauzon, Stéphane Leroux, Martin De Lottinville, Marie-Ève Meunier, Julie Perreault, is complicated and that cooking for Alain Smith “ TVA ACCÈS INC. GENERAL MANAGER many guests necessitates high-end Robert Renaud EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Catherine Elie equipment. The Cellier team and ART DIRECTOR Renée Grégoire LIFESTYLE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I wanted this holiday issue to be Josée Larivée EDITORIAL STAFF Rémy Charest, Myriam Huzel, Colette Lens, Pascale Navarro at once inspiring and practical, CONTRIBUTORS Kler-Yann Bouteiller, Marie-Claude Di Lillo COPY EDITORS leaving you time to enjoy being Joan Irving, Donna Jensen TRANSLATORS Heather Camlot, Megan Garrett, My-Trang Nguyen with the ones you love. I wish you ART Graphic artists Blanca Arellano, Christiane Gauthier, Julie Larocque a happy holiday filled with sharing PHOTOS TEAM p. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38, 41, 46, 50, 68 Rachel Côté and Guillaume Larose; assistant: Éric Lamothe; fashion stylist: Emmanuelle Néron; culinary stylist: Blake Mackay; fashion stylist: Marie-Josée D’Amours and Patricia Trépanier and reciprocity. (Les Effrontés); hair: Nancy Arsenault (Judy); makeup: Julie Bégin. p. 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 35, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 57 André Doyon; accessories stylist: Caroline Simon; culinary stylist: Blake Mackay. – Danny St Pierre, chef and owner, Petite Maison p. 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 36, 59, 61, 63, 65, 70, 73 ” Maude Chauvin; accessories stylist: Cécile Vinez; culinary stylists: Heidi Bronstein, Blake Mackay. MANAGER DESIGN STUDIO AND PRINT Diane Gignac PRODUCTION Steeve Tremblay (Production Coordinator) INSPIRED CELEBRATIONS Andrée-Anne Gauthier (Project Manager) ADVERTISING SALES ore often than not, when planning large gatherings as well Sabrina Boucher – SAQ as more intimate affairs, we throw ourselves – heart and 514-254-6000, ext. 5115 soul – into fastidious preparations, keeping us from fully SAQ CUSTOMER SERVICE Montreal area: 514-254-2020 M enjoying the festivities. With this in mind, we called upon Elsewhere in Quebec: 1-866-873-2020 chef Danny St Pierre to recommend colourful and inventive PRINTING TC Imprimeries Transcontinental, a division of Imprimeries Transcontinental S.E.N.C. dishes – many of which can be prepared in advance, all of which are All correspondence should be addressed to: 1100 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 20th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4X9, wonderfully paired with our New Arrivals options. CANADA. Telephone: 514-657-2320 You’ll also find gift ideas for wine enthusiasts, perfect pairings with [email protected] CELLIER NEW ARRIVALS, published six times a year, is produced and published by TVA Accès Inc. (www.tvaacces.ca), local wines and bubbly selections to celebrate the New Year. With this in association with the following SAQ departments: Marketing; Purchasing and Merchandising; Communications; Quality Management; Sales and Legal Services. SAQ headquarters is located at 905 De Lorimier Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H2K holiday issue, we suggest to you that it is possible to calmly and serenely 3V9. CELLIER is a registered trademark of the Société des alcools du Québec. Any reproduction of articles, illustrations enjoy Christmas with family and friends. You are holding in your hand or photographs is strictly prohibited. Prices for products in the magazine are subject to change without notice. Legal Deposit: Bibliothèque nationale du Québec, National Library of Canada. ISSN 1911-2238. Publications Mail Agreement the promise of a well-dressed table, an organized gathering and a wine 40064963. Return undeliverable addresses to CELLIER, 905 De Lorimier, Montreal, Que. H2K 3V9.nationale du Québec, selection that will undoubtedly please your guests. Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. ISSN 1911-222X. Convention de la Poste-publications no 40064963. Retourner toute correspondance ne pouvant être livrée au Canada à : CELLIER, 905, avenue De Lorimier, Montréal (Québec) H2K 3V9. To all our readers, a very merry Christmas! Cellier New Arrivals Team November 2015 3 155987-ANG.PDF 1 2015-10-07 14:04 IN STORES NOVEMBER 26 AND DECEMBER 10 40 wines to discover. 8 GIFT GUIDE FOR WINE LOVERS Great drinks and accessories. 26 THE HOLIDAYS WITH DANNY ST PIERRE AND FRIENDS The chef shares recipes, pairings and advice for an intimate dinner or a large gathering. 59 QUEBEC WINE AND DINE ITHQ offers four recipes and four local pairings. 67 NEW YEAR’S EVE Oysters, bubbly and the chef from Casino de Montréal. 72 CREAMY COCKTAIL PHOTO: RACHEL CÔTÉ. RACHEL PHOTO: Mixologist Patrice Plante and Negrita rum. ON THE COVER Chef Danny St Pierre celebrates with his guests. Steal his hosting tips! 75 NEW ARRIVALS Get the scoop on all the latest wines – on sale in time for the holidays. UPCOMING EVENTS • LE SALON DES VINS DE SAINT-GEORGES SAINT-GEORGES-DE-BEAUCE NOVEMBER 22 • LA FÊTE DES VINS DU QUÉBEC Limited quantities. No layaways are permitted until MONTREAL the Monday following the release of products. Prices are subject to change without notice. NOVEMBER 27 TO 29 November 2015 5 TM TM TM TM TM It’s a matter of taste: Discover your favourite ⇒ ne spirits. With the new ⇒ ne spirits taste tags, it’s now easier to explore the world of whisky, Scotch, brandy and cognac. © Société des alcools du Québec. Montréal. 2014 156025-ANG.PDFD107868K_Cellier_PP_9x10_875_EN.indd 1 1 2014-08-192015-10-13 12:11 08:37 PM NO ANNONCE : 100204454_EspaceCocktail_Cellier_En CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 9" x 10,875" InDesign CS5 CS4 D107868K_Cellier_PP_9x10_875_EN LB/YN Montage à 100 % du format final CLIENT : SAQ SAQ PAGE 1 Épreuve à 100 % du montage Typo vérifiée PUBLICATION : CELLIER 19/08/14 ÉPREUVE 3 Impression finale à 100 % Photos vérifiées PARUTION : octobre 2014 R.-C. NO DOSSIER : 100204454 Rédaction Directeur Direction Service à Client Réalisateur Correction Commentaires de création artistique la clientèle d’épreuves CD/DVD FORMAT : Pleine Page, 9" x 10,875" ATTENTION FTP COULEURS : 4 COULEURS Le « trapping » est à faire par l’imprimeur selon ses propres specs. Date : 00.00.10 Ready for the SAQ Inspire experience? love offers and tips suited to enjoy my tastes points redeemable for discounts and other perks earn points anytime learn inspiring tastings workshops and events earn faster with bonus points This all-new personalized experience only gets better with age—itd be crazy to miss out! Ask for your card in store and sign up at SAQinspire.com. Its simple and free. Sans titre-6 1 2015-10-07 15:09 Sans titre-3 1 2015-10-13 09:27 8 November 2015 IN STORES NOVEMBER 26 AND DECEMBER 10 GREAT GIFTS FOR WINE LOVERS When it comes to holiday gift giving, wine certainly plays a starring role. Make a big impression on the wine enthusiasts on your list with our selection of wines, glasses, carafes and other accessories. MAS LA PLANA 2010 40TH VINTAGE NOVEMBER 26 GIVE AWAY A TREAT! First created in 1970 under the name Getting ready for the WA 93 WS 92 Gran Coronas Black Label, Mas La holiday season, Cellier Plana burst onto the international scene SPAIN 2025 Space is filled to the brim MIGUEL TORRES, MAS LA PLANA when this initial vintage placed first, with wines – from the 40E MILLÉSIME 2010, PENEDÈS ahead of Château Latour and several $59.75 12663282, 750 ML, most popular to the least 14.5% ABV other Grands Bordeaux, at the 1979 known. Now it’s the perfect NUMBER OF CASES: 504 Wine Olympics, organized in Paris chance to bring good cheer Thrust in the spotlight by a first by Gault & Millau. Ever since, this to friends and family. Will place at a 1979 Gault-Millau Cabernet Sauvignon, from the competition in front of several it be with familiar treats great Bordeaux, the now famous 26-hectare vineyard planted by Miguel or new discoveries? Will Mas La Plana is celebrating the Torres in the 1960s, has been one of the release of its 40th vintage. it be Champagne or a estate’s most prestigious cuvées. A key Franciacorta? A Bordeaux GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON player in the modernization of Spanish or a Bordeaux-style wine AROMAS wines, Mas La Plana boasts a well- from the Okanagan Valley? BLACKCURRANT, CEDAR, integrated flavour profile of elegant fruit GRAPHITE, LEATHER, November’s Cellier New ROASTED NOTES, TOBACCO and wood, and has excellent cellaring Arrivals alone include some ACIDITY – MODERATE potential. This 40th vintage, which 30 different appellations. SUGAR LEVEL – DRY is always faithful to Mas La Plana’s The choice is yours! BODY – FULL balanced style, can be enjoyed for a good 20 years. Ideal if you like PALATE – STRUCTURED to give more than one bottle. WOOD – EVIDENT November 2015 9 GREAT GIFTS FOR WINE LOVERS (CONTINUED) Don Triggs, co-founder of Jackson-Triggs, 2022 CULMINA one of the largest producers of Canadian CANADA CULMINA HYPOTHESIS 2012, NOVEMBER 26 wines, started the ambitious Culmina OKANAGAN VALLEY HYPOTHESIS, almost a decade ago, on carefully chosen $39.75 12625788, 750 ML, AROMAS hillsides in the Okanagan Valley. Under 14% ABV RASPBERRY, BLACKCURRANT, NUMBER OF CASES: 200 (6 BOTTLES) ROASTED NOTES, PLUM, OKANAGAN the guidance of oenologist Pascal BLACKBERRY, CEDAR, VANILLA Madevon, formerly of Osoyoos Larose, At this ambitious estate, ACIDITY – MODERATE another key winery in British Columbia, established in 2006 by the the Culmina estate produces exceptional Triggs family, the wines come SUGAR LEVEL – DRY to life thanks to oenologist cuvées like this tightly knit blend of Merlot, Pascal Madevon, who was BODY – FULL Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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