Appellation
Appellation
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Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of black/blue fruit preserves, exotic spices and incense pick up a smoky nuance as the wine opens up. Seamless and broad in the mouth but distinctly energetic as well, offering intense, mineral-inflected black raspberry, bitter cherry and blueberry flavors and a hint of candied violet. Finishes seamless and extremely long, with an echo of juicy blue fruit and harmonious tannins that add gentle grip. This wine is an especially lively example of the vintage; no way I would have guessed that it came from a hot year. (20% whole clusters and 25% new oak)HK$4,000.00 -
Vinous (92)
Lurid ruby. Powerful, smoke-accented dark fruit preserve, violet, licorice and cracked pepper aromas develop a hint of olive as the wine opens up. Round and weighty on the palate, offering sweet black currant and cherry pie flavors and a touch of succulent herbs. The peppery note comes back strong on the clinging finish, which is framed by smooth, mounting tannins. While this lush wine checks in at 15% alcohol, I didn't notice it.HK$950.00 -
(1x150cl) 2017Vinous (93)
Inky violet. Smoke-accented aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, violet and black pepper, joined by a subtle mineral touch that builds in the glass. Chewy in texture and sharply focused, offering concentrated, spice-laced black and blue fruit flavors and a deeper licorice note. The peppery quality comes back on the long, clinging finish, which is shaped by steadily mounting tannins. This fruit is grown on the granitic soils of Tournon. 15% new oak.HK$1,180.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Lastly, the 2016 Ermitage Le Méal is the top wine from Ferraton, and rightly so, as it’s a magical wine in 2016. Rocking notes of black raspberries, blackberries, toasted spices, tapenade, and dry aged beef all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with a wealth of material yet stays balanced, layered, and seamless. It's a sensational wine that's up with the top wines of the vintage. Hats off to the team at Ferraton for this remarkable wine as well as their full lineup of wines in 2016.HK$4,300.00 -
HK$1,080.00 -
Behold, Fondreche Ventoux Divergente 2015, an exquisite Old World wine crown jewel. Crafted near the Mount Ventoux in Southeastern Rhône, its birthplace contributes a unique and robust terroir. The acclaimed winemaker, Sebastien Vincenti, who follows organic and biodynamic practices, carefully oversees the process. This beauty is a culmination of 100% Grenache, aged in cement tanks to maintain the purity of fruit and expression of the soil.
Fondreche Ventoux Divergente 2015 is a matured vintage with immense ageing potential of another decade or two and its low production makes it highly sought-after. Its deeply intense, complex character offers an enticing nose of black fruit, kirsch, truffle and lavender, effortlessly reaching a broad palate with prominent tannic structure and long finish. Bold yet elegant, this wine signifies the epitome of Ventoux’s potential. Revel in the formidable balance of this divine nectar, a testament to harmonious winemaking.
HK$3,685.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Reminding me of one of the Sélections Parcellaires Hermitage from Michel Chapoutier, the 2016 Ventoux Divergente is 90% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre that was mostly destemmed and brought up in foudre. Crème de cassis, black raspberries, peppered meats, graphite, and liquid rock notes all flow to a fat, unctuous, sexy Syrah that has beautiful acidity, fine tannin, and a huge finish. It's a true “Wow” wine that needs to be tasted to be believed. Put this in a blind lineup of top Hermitage and shock all your friends.HK$1,850.00 -
The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 1993 exemplifies the excellence of vintage French wines. Produced by Domaine du Rayas, a notable estate in Rhone Valley, this fine spirit embodies precision, grace and longevity. Revered viticulturist Jacques Reynaud was at the realm when Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 1993 was made, employing traditional practices to intoxicate senses.
Emanating from the heart of the Rhône Valley, the Gibraud family-owned vineyards, this wine showcases the richness of Grenache grapes, benefiting from the region’s diverse, historic terroir. The old vines, mostly untouched by modern viticulture, yield character-infused grapes to create the artisanal, signature blend.
Boasting a vibrant, ruby colour, this delicate wine rewards the palate with notes of ripe fruit, sweet spice and tannins, culminating in a harmoniously prolonged finish. Enjoy the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 1993's grandeur, a charming reverie of French winemaking’s golden era.
HK$3,885.00 -
(1x75cl) 1996Vinous (89)
Medium red. Cherry, black pepper and an exotic note of apricot on the nose. Dense and mouthfilling; complex but not especially fruity today, with a strong peppery quality. Has enough sweet middle to support the strong but evenly distributed tannins. Persistent finish. This should age extremely well for a Côtes du Rhône.HK$4,815.00 -
(1x75cl) 1999Vinous (88)
Medium ruby. Slightly rustic aromas of dark berries, leather, spices and meat. Sweetly penetrating, vinous flavors of raspberry, pepper and spices. Peppery finish exudes a late hint of dark chocolate.HK$4,725.00 -
(1x75cl) 2000Vinous (87)
Good full red-ruby. High-toned aromas of raspberry, leather and spice. Silky and aromatic in the mouth, with bright fruit and subtle hints of leather and minerals. Slightly dry but persistent and aromatic on the end.HK$4,120.00 -
(1x75cl) 2001Vinous (89)
Medium red. Highly perfumed, peppery aromas of cherry, raspberry, licorice and leather. Dense but bright and juicy, with pepper, leather and red fruit flavors; shows good thickness but also lovely verve and cut. Very lively and elegantly styled.HK$2,965.00 -
(6x75cl) 2001Vinous (89)
Medium red. Highly perfumed, peppery aromas of cherry, raspberry, licorice and leather. Dense but bright and juicy, with pepper, leather and red fruit flavors; shows good thickness but also lovely verve and cut. Very lively and elegantly styled.HK$17,545.00 -
(12x75cl) 2003Immerse yourself in the effervescent charm of the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003, a resplendent testament to French viticulture. This compelling manifestation of vinicultural prowess hails from the sun-drenched vineyards of Rhone Valley, a region celebrated for its rich fruit-laden wines. The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003 is crafted by the esteemed Chateau Rayas - an embodiment of French heritage and unrivalled winemaking savvy. The meticulous blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes supplements the wine with its characteristic depth and complexity. Aging in seasoned oak imparts an alluring earthiness to the fragrant bouquets of dark berries and spices. On the palate, this masterpiece is lithe and graceful, each sip revealing earthy nuances and a profound, enduring finish. Renowned wine critic, Robert Parker, praised the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003 for its ineffable elegance and harmony. Embrace the definitive expression of Rhone Valley with the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003, a wine that defines sophistication.
HK$47,865.00 -
(1x75cl) 2003Immerse yourself in the effervescent charm of the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003, a resplendent testament to French viticulture. This compelling manifestation of vinicultural prowess hails from the sun-drenched vineyards of Rhone Valley, a region celebrated for its rich fruit-laden wines. The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003 is crafted by the esteemed Chateau Rayas - an embodiment of French heritage and unrivalled winemaking savvy. The meticulous blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes supplements the wine with its characteristic depth and complexity. Aging in seasoned oak imparts an alluring earthiness to the fragrant bouquets of dark berries and spices. On the palate, this masterpiece is lithe and graceful, each sip revealing earthy nuances and a profound, enduring finish. Renowned wine critic, Robert Parker, praised the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003 for its ineffable elegance and harmony. Embrace the definitive expression of Rhone Valley with the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2003, a wine that defines sophistication.
HK$5,085.00 -
(1x75cl) 2004Vinous (91)
Medium red. Intense cherry, red berry and tapenade scents, with a complicating garrigue character. Pure, racy and fresh, showing an energetic quality and precise raspberry and wild strawberry flavors. Finishes bright and long, with a tangy lingering mineral note.HK$4,060.00 -
(1x75cl) 2005Wine Advocate (93)
The 2005 Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone is a blockbuster. This blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, and 15% Syrah has a dark ruby/purple color and a beautifully structured style with notes of black truffle, licorice, black currant, and sweet cherry intermixed with some crushed rock and flowers. The wine is beautifully broad, savory, and exceptionally well-delineated and focused. This is a magnificent wine that should be at its best between 2010 and 2025.HK$4,215.00 -
(1x75cl) 2007Vinous (93)
Bright red. Black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by Asian spices, anise and white pepper. Racy, finely etched red berry and cherry flavors stain the palate and become deeper and sweeter with air. Shows no rough edges and finishes with superb focus and sweet, sappy persistence. This puts most Chateauneufs in the shade.HK$3,825.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Light red. Sexy, fragrant scents of Moroccan spices, dried strawberry, raspberry and minerals, plus a whiff of cherry skin. Very sexy, sweet red fruit flavors are perked up by blood orange and smoky minerals, with dusty tannins adding support. Impressively pure and focused wine with excellent finishing clarity and a whiplash of cinnamon. This reminded me of a high-end Pernand-Vergelesses.HK$3,440.00 -
(1x75cl) 2009Vinous (92)
(50% grenache, 35% cinsault and 15% syrah): Bright red. Intriguing aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola, Indian spices and lavender. Suave, gently sweet and focused, with very good mid-palate power and intense, spice-accented red fruit flavors. Finishes with dusty tannins that add focus and gentle grip to the very long, sappy finish.HK$4,015.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (92)
Vivid red. Spicy raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by incense, lavender and pungent herbs. Pliant red fruit flavors are deepened by candied licorice and bitter chocolate, with bright acidity adding lift. The tightly focused, energetic, impressively persistent finish leaves tangy mineral and bitter cherry skin notes behind.HK$4,470.00 -
Vinous (92)
Vivid red. Spicy raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by incense, lavender and pungent herbs. Pliant red fruit flavors are deepened by candied licorice and bitter chocolate, with bright acidity adding lift. The tightly focused, energetic, impressively persistent finish leaves tangy mineral and bitter cherry skin notes behind.HK$30,535.00 -
(12x75cl) 2011Vinous (93)
The elegant 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé is ready for business. Tobacco, melted licorice, strawberry compote, white pepper and herb garden notes are all pushed forward. Medium- to full-bodied and framed by silky tannins, the 2011 offers good concentration and culminates in a distinctively savory finish.HK$30,160.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011Vinous (93)
The elegant 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé is ready for business. Tobacco, melted licorice, strawberry compote, white pepper and herb garden notes are all pushed forward. Medium- to full-bodied and framed by silky tannins, the 2011 offers good concentration and culminates in a distinctively savory finish.HK$4,055.00 -
(6x75cl) 2011Vinous (93)
The elegant 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé is ready for business. Tobacco, melted licorice, strawberry compote, white pepper and herb garden notes are all pushed forward. Medium- to full-bodied and framed by silky tannins, the 2011 offers good concentration and culminates in a distinctively savory finish.HK$24,205.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
Moving to the reds, the 2012 Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone, which was tasted from multiple barrels, offers gorgeous Grenache character with white pepper, green herbs and pine-like notes that are grounded by a superb core of fruit. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully fresh and elegant, it should be an outstanding bottle of wine with 12-15 years of longevity.HK$3,040.00 -
(12x75cl) 2013The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 hails from the prestigious domaine de Pignan vineyards, nestled in the heart of Rhone valley. This peerless crimson elixir embodies high distinctiveness and complexity, a masterpiece crafted by the virtuoso dauntlessly trailblazing under the emblem of Emmanuel Reynaud. This red wine is a harmonious blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, each vinified separately in concrete tanks before ageing in old casks, revealing a perfect balance of rich, robust flavours and delicate subtlety.
Reputed for its aristocratic tannins and a remarkable, intense cataloupe of dark fruits, hints of leather and notes of spice, the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 lingers tantalisingly on the palate. The 2013 vintage offers a radiant, complex expression of this masterful Rhone blend. Evoking a tapestry of fruit complexity and refined elegance, Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 is a distinguished testament to Rhone's rich winemaking heritage.
HK$29,330.00 -
The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 hails from the prestigious domaine de Pignan vineyards, nestled in the heart of Rhone valley. This peerless crimson elixir embodies high distinctiveness and complexity, a masterpiece crafted by the virtuoso dauntlessly trailblazing under the emblem of Emmanuel Reynaud. This red wine is a harmonious blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, each vinified separately in concrete tanks before ageing in old casks, revealing a perfect balance of rich, robust flavours and delicate subtlety.
Reputed for its aristocratic tannins and a remarkable, intense cataloupe of dark fruits, hints of leather and notes of spice, the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 lingers tantalisingly on the palate. The 2013 vintage offers a radiant, complex expression of this masterful Rhone blend. Evoking a tapestry of fruit complexity and refined elegance, Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 is a distinguished testament to Rhone's rich winemaking heritage.
HK$9,255.00 -
(9x75cl) 2013The Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 hails from the prestigious domaine de Pignan vineyards, nestled in the heart of Rhone valley. This peerless crimson elixir embodies high distinctiveness and complexity, a masterpiece crafted by the virtuoso dauntlessly trailblazing under the emblem of Emmanuel Reynaud. This red wine is a harmonious blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, each vinified separately in concrete tanks before ageing in old casks, revealing a perfect balance of rich, robust flavours and delicate subtlety.
Reputed for its aristocratic tannins and a remarkable, intense cataloupe of dark fruits, hints of leather and notes of spice, the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 lingers tantalisingly on the palate. The 2013 vintage offers a radiant, complex expression of this masterful Rhone blend. Evoking a tapestry of fruit complexity and refined elegance, Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2013 is a distinguished testament to Rhone's rich winemaking heritage.
HK$18,760.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2014 is a quintessential expression of the Southern Rhône’s terroir, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Domaine Fonsalette. Grown in the sun-drenched vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, handpicked grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre undergo a traditional vinification process. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, allowing for the perfect integration of robust tannins and vibrant fruit flavours. This 2014 vintage showcases a deep ruby hue, with aromas of ripe red berries, lavender, and subtle spice nuances. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of richness and elegance, culminating in a long, lingering finish. Fonsalette’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and time-honoured winemaking techniques ensures that each bottle embodies the character and sophistication expected by discerning connoisseurs.
HK$25,690.00
