Top Vintages
Top Vintages
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Bordeaux | 7 | - | HK$1,370.00 | |||||
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Chateau L'Escadre Major 2020 exemplifies the pinnacle of South African viticulture, meticulously crafted in the renowned Stellenbosch region. Handpicked from prime vineyards, this vintage benefits from optimal climate conditions and terroir, imparting a complex bouquet of dark berries, subtle oak, and elegant spice. Fermented using traditional methods and aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels under the expert stewardship of the esteemed Chateau L'Escadre team, this wine achieves remarkable balance and depth. The 2020 vintage showcases rich tannins, a harmonious acidity, and a lingering finish, reflecting the producer’s commitment to excellence and sustainable practices. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, Chateau L'Escadre Major 2020 pairs seamlessly with premium red meats and fine cheeses, offering a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$4,595.00 | |||||
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Chateau Le Boscq 2000 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of Bordeaux’s Haut-Médoc region. Crafted meticulously from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, this vintage showcases the château’s commitment to traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern expertise. Grown in well-drained gravel soils, the grapes were handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel vats, followed by ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice undertones. Produced by the esteemed Le Boscq family, renowned for their dedication to sustainable viticulture, this wine presents a deep ruby hue with complex aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of rich tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Chateau Le Boscq 2000 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, ideal for collectors and discerning enthusiasts alike. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$2,875.00 | |||||
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To the discerning palate, Chateau Le Boscq 2009 offers an extravagant and divine experience. Located in the idyllic Saint-Estephe appellation of Bordeaux, France, Chateau Le Boscq is a reputable 18th-century vineyard. This prestigious 2009 vintage brings together a bespoke blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes, meticulously harvested from 44-year-old vines. This wine is the panegyric reflection of a majestic terroir astounding in its diversity of gravel, clay and limestone soils. The winemaking process involves a 15-month maturation in French oak barrels, imbuing distinct qualities of earthy, dark fruit character and an integrated touch of spice. Chateau Le Boscq 2009 is a concentrated, full-bodied red wine of inimitable structure and superb ageing potential. Its refined elegance, garnet hue and complex palate of rich plum flavours and delicate tannins, render it an emblematic representation of fine Bordeaux wine. Under the commendable stewardship of Dourthe, the wine reflects contemporary winemaking techniques coalesced with centuries-old tradition making Chateau Le Boscq 2009 an eminent addition to any wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 91-93 (WA) | HK$2,820.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2016 Le Boscq, owned by Vignobles Dourthe, is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot and was picked 29 September until 20 October. This represents a move towards Cabernet Sauvignon and away from Merlot in the final blend. It has a very ripe, opulent bouquet that does not quite convey its terroir with the same aplomb as say, the Phelan-Ségur. It translates more of the winemaking than the terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, crisp acidity and quite an elegant finish. It is in the second half of this wine that the quality of the vintage shows through. Hopefully the aromatics will gain more composure and it will live up to the finish it currently displays. One to watch. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,290.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2019 Le Boscq is fabulous. A rush of wild cherry, smoke, licorice, tobacco, incense and scorched earth races across the palate. This deep, flavorful Saint-Estèphe is wonderfully expressive today. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. Le Boscq is a great choice for readers who want to explore the appellation without splurging on some of the bigger names. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) | HK$3,710.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 93 (JD) | HK$1,215.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)A classic Saint-Estèphe, the 2022 Château Le Boscq reveals darker fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, it has pure, fine tannins, terrific balance, and a rounded, supple mouthfeel. Aged in oak barrels, this should drink well for 15+ years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (AG)) | HK$3,600.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2016 Le Pape is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Ripe and luscious in the glass, with terrific depth and character, the 2016 offers tremendous near and medium-term appeal. Black cherry, plum, licorice, leather, spice and smoke add to an impression of darkness in this supple Pessac-Léognan. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,190.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Le Pape is soft, refined and super expressive. Dried flowers, mint, cedar, tobacco and mocha add pretty aromatic top notes to this precise, understated Pessac-Léognan. Medium in body and wonderfully nuanced, the 2017 is absolutely gorgeous. Bright floral and red fruit notes add brilliance with a bit of time in the glass. This is such a compelling, understated wine, not to mention an overachiever and a terrific value. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,295.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2018 Le Pape is surprisingly gracious in this vintage. Floral notes lift sweet red berry fruit, cedar, licorice and mocha flavors as this stylish, mid-weight Pessac-Léognan shows off its considerable allure. Even with all of the natural richness of the year, Le Pape remains elegant and nuanced. I would cellar the 2018 for at least a few years to allow the tannins to soften. If enjoyed young, a few hours of aeration will do wonders. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (DC) | HK$1,295.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)Lovely dark red fruits on the nose, a gorgeous sultry florality to it, something a little bit savoury too, pencil led and smoke - extremely welcoming. Great succulence on the palate, juicy and alive, really fresh with the charm of Merlot fully on show. Characterful, structured, mouthwatering and approachable with soft and smooth tannins. Seductive and so enjoyable. From a single 9ha block estate, a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 900m away from Haut Bailly. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) | HK$1,190.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2020 Le Pape was picked September 9–15. It is initially tight on the nose and only opens about an hour after opening (I spent the time chatting to Véronique Sanders via Zoom) to offer blackberry and wild hedgerow intermixed with light incense and pressed iris scents, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, beautifully balanced and very harmonious. There is a tincture of white pepper sprinkled over the finish that veers toward more red fruit in its final few bars. Excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) | HK$1,360.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2020 Le Pape was picked September 9–15. It is initially tight on the nose and only opens about an hour after opening (I spent the time chatting to Véronique Sanders via Zoom) to offer blackberry and wild hedgerow intermixed with light incense and pressed iris scents, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, beautifully balanced and very harmonious. There is a tincture of white pepper sprinkled over the finish that veers toward more red fruit in its final few bars. Excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 89-92 (WA) | HK$2,960.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (89-92)The best Le Prieure I have ever tasted, this 2009 is a hedonist’s dream. Huge red and black fruit aromas soar from the glass of this deep ruby/purple-tinged beauty. With velvety tannin, a full-bodied, opulent personality, and a knock-out finish with no hard edges, it is already impossible to resist, so enjoy it over the next decade or more. (Tasted three times.) |
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