2018
2018
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91-93+ (WA) | HK$1,020.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91-93+). |
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Bordeaux | 8 | - | HK$2,030.00 | |||||
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The Andron Blanquet 2018 is a testament to the expertise and passion of the renowned producer Château Andron Blanquet. Hailing from the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux, France, this full-bodied red wine reflects unparalleled craftsmanship. Exemplifying the greatness of the 2018 vintage, Andron Blanquet 2018 is masterfully made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, imparting a robust and complex character. The grapes are hand-harvested and aged in French oak barrels, enabling profound flavours of dark fruits, spices, and subtle oak to flourish. Its superb quality and palpable sophistication make the Andron Blanquet 2018 an exception in its class, deserving a place in any discerning wine collector's cellar. The producer's meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence shines brightly in this exquisite wine, setting it apart from the rest, and providing a unique, enjoyable experience to even the most seasoned of palates. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | - | HK$1,280.00 | |||||
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The Andron Blanquet 2018 is a testament to the expertise and passion of the renowned producer Château Andron Blanquet. Hailing from the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux, France, this full-bodied red wine reflects unparalleled craftsmanship. Exemplifying the greatness of the 2018 vintage, Andron Blanquet 2018 is masterfully made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, imparting a robust and complex character. The grapes are hand-harvested and aged in French oak barrels, enabling profound flavours of dark fruits, spices, and subtle oak to flourish. Its superb quality and palpable sophistication make the Andron Blanquet 2018 an exception in its class, deserving a place in any discerning wine collector's cellar. The producer's meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence shines brightly in this exquisite wine, setting it apart from the rest, and providing a unique, enjoyable experience to even the most seasoned of palates. |
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Bordeaux | 96 | 100 (JD) | HK$2,940.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)I loved the 2018 Château Angélus from barrel last year and it blew me away from bottle, epitomizing the new, fresher, more elegant style of the estate while still bringing classic Angélus richness and power. The 2018 is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in new oak, with a portion of the Cabernet Franc in foudre. A vivid purple color is followed by a vibrant bouquet of blackberries, crème de cassis, crushed violets, spring flowers, and cedar pencil. Beautifully concentrated, full-bodied, and flawlessly balanced on the palate, it has gorgeous tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and awesome length. I followed this bottle for multiple days and it only improved, picking up additional depth and richness, while never showing a hint of oxidation. Pure perfection, it's going to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and keep for 3-4 decades. This is a sensational, magical wine from this talented team, led by winemaker Emmanuelle d'Aligny-Fulchi. Comparing this to the more opulent 2005 and 2009 over the coming decades will be an incredible experience. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JD) | HK$13,400.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)I loved the 2018 Château Angélus from barrel last year and it blew me away from bottle, epitomizing the new, fresher, more elegant style of the estate while still bringing classic Angélus richness and power. The 2018 is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in new oak, with a portion of the Cabernet Franc in foudre. A vivid purple color is followed by a vibrant bouquet of blackberries, crème de cassis, crushed violets, spring flowers, and cedar pencil. Beautifully concentrated, full-bodied, and flawlessly balanced on the palate, it has gorgeous tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and awesome length. I followed this bottle for multiple days and it only improved, picking up additional depth and richness, while never showing a hint of oxidation. Pure perfection, it's going to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and keep for 3-4 decades. This is a sensational, magical wine from this talented team, led by winemaker Emmanuelle d'Aligny-Fulchi. Comparing this to the more opulent 2005 and 2009 over the coming decades will be an incredible experience. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) | HK$20,805.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)Only the second release of this cuvée (it was first produced in 2016 and will be produced in 2019 as well), the 2018 Château Angelus Hommage A Elisabeth Bouchet is 100% Cabernet Franc coming from a single parcel of vines averaging between 60-80 years in age. It was vinified in stainless steel and the aging spanned 18 months in new French oak. It's another magical wine from this château that somehow manages to marry serious power and richness with a sense of purity and elegance, as well as complexity, that's something to behold. Deep purple-hued, it offers a sensational array of blackcurrant and cassis fruits intermixed with truffle, spring flowers, and a subtle meaty, baking spice character that develops with time in the glass. Full-bodied on the palate, it's flawlessly balanced, has ultra-fine tannins, and an expansive, seamless, heavenly mouthfeel. Everything is in the right place, and it has perfectly integrated oak along with a gorgeous finish. There are just 849 bottles produced, with a few larger formats, so I expect this to be just about impossible to find in the marketplace (nor will it be cheap), but it's as fine a Saint-Emilion as has ever been made. It needs a decade of cellaring, and I suspect it will have 40-50 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 100 (JD) | HK$10,690.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)Only the second release of this cuvée (it was first produced in 2016 and will be produced in 2019 as well), the 2018 Château Angelus Hommage A Elisabeth Bouchet is 100% Cabernet Franc coming from a single parcel of vines averaging between 60-80 years in age. It was vinified in stainless steel and the aging spanned 18 months in new French oak. It's another magical wine from this château that somehow manages to marry serious power and richness with a sense of purity and elegance, as well as complexity, that's something to behold. Deep purple-hued, it offers a sensational array of blackcurrant and cassis fruits intermixed with truffle, spring flowers, and a subtle meaty, baking spice character that develops with time in the glass. Full-bodied on the palate, it's flawlessly balanced, has ultra-fine tannins, and an expansive, seamless, heavenly mouthfeel. Everything is in the right place, and it has perfectly integrated oak along with a gorgeous finish. There are just 849 bottles produced, with a few larger formats, so I expect this to be just about impossible to find in the marketplace (nor will it be cheap), but it's as fine a Saint-Emilion as has ever been made. It needs a decade of cellaring, and I suspect it will have 40-50 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$760.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 8 | - | HK$2,145.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 35 | 95 (JS) | HK$3,895.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)This shows blackberry, blue-fruit, dark-chocolate and black-truffle aromas that follow through to a full body with crushed-stone, fruit and black-olive character. Layered with firm tannins that are chewy and intense. A serious Aromes. 65% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 17% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WI) | HK$10,270.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) | HK$30,280.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) | HK$19,940.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) | HK$26,145.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | HK$2,945.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | HK$549.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | HK$2,725.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,405.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$1,430.00 | |||||
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Deep garnet colour. Expressive nose, combining notes of undergrowth, cedar, wax polish and tobacco. On the palate, the attack is supple and full-bodied with velvety tannins. An elegant, refined wine with a fresh, aromatic finish. A fine example of the 2018 vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - | HK$1,330.00 | |||||
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Allow yourself the indulgence of Le Puy Barthelemy 2018, an exquisite specimen from a lineage of fine Bordeaux blends that embodifies the finesse of French winemaking. Crafted in the Saint-Cibard region, it hails from the Château Le Puy winery, an establishment celebrated for biodynamic wines steeped in tradition since 1610. The unique blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes is nurtured in limestone and clay soils, offering each sip a principled layering of flavours. Hand-picked in the cool dawn, the grapes undergo a long fermentation process, preserving their natural bounty. Le Puy Barthelemy 2018 emanates a balanced bouquet of ripe black fruits, layered with savoury spice nuances, culminating in an earthy minerality. Given its robust tannins and well-integrated oak notes, this wine elegantly ages, promising an evolution of complexity. Enjoy Le Puy Barthelemy 2018 for its classic, nuanced, enchantment that is unparalleled in its class. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$4,505.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)This is very structured and dense with lots of fruit and tannin, yet it’s tight and long. Linear and racy. Muscular. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$3,750.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)This is very structured and dense with lots of fruit and tannin, yet it’s tight and long. Linear and racy. Muscular. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$2,480.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)This is very structured and dense with lots of fruit and tannin, yet it’s tight and long. Linear and racy. Muscular. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96+ (JD) | HK$4,910.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate makes an incredibly classic, elegant Saint-Emilion. The 2018 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is based on 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 65% new French oak. Coming from a beautiful terroir on the upper plateau, it reveals a deep purple/ruby color as well as perfumed cassis and mulberry fruits intermixed with ample spring flowers, chalky minerality, violets, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied and nicely concentrated on the palate, it has terrific mid-palate depth, flawless balance, background oak, and polished yet significant tannins. If you want to know what limestone soil gives to a wine, try this! It has the polish and balance to offer pleasure today, yet the cellar will be your friend. This warrants 5-7 years of bottle age and will have 30+ years of prime drinking. |
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