Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Rhône
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (JD) | HK$3,280.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96-98)Dramatically different, the 2020 Côte Rôtie Les Rochins is more meaty, bloody, and iron-driven aromatically, yet on balance it has beautiful finesse and elegance. This comes from the Côte Brune and has plenty of tannins, medium to full body, gorgeous balance, and one heck of a great finish. It’s not for the early crowd though. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97 (JD) | HK$5,980.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)Another gorgeous wine from this team is the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Lieu-Dit Pignan, which is 100% Grenache from one of the top terroirs in the appellation. It doesn't have the sheer power of the 2019, but it's finer and more elegant, offering a thrilling nose of wild strawberries, blueberries, peppery herbs, spring flowers, and exotic spices. Just incredibly pure, medium to full-bodied, and ultra-fine, with a gorgeous finish, it can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15 years. It's a thrilling example of finesse-driven Grenache. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$6,490.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the esteemed Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020, a tantalising example of Rhône Valley's most masterful viniculture. This luscious red is birthed in France's iconic Cote-Rotie region, renowned for its formidable steep, terraced vineyards. Produced by the lauded Georges Vernay - a pivotal figure in rescuing the viognier grape - this wine reinforces their staple skill of crafting elegant, robust, and age-worthy wines. Masterfully created using traditional winemaking processes, the hand-harvested Syrah grapes are fermented and aged in French oak barrels, imbuing an exquisite, well-rounded complexity. This 2020 vintage produces a symphony of northern Rhone flavours; cherish the layered notes of dark fruit coupled with a subtle hint of spice, beautifully balanced by a velvety tannin profile. The Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020 serves an enticing example of Rhone's terroir expressions, promising a thrilling sensory experience for both discerning connoisseurs and novice enthusiasts alike. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$6,490.00 | |||||
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Delve into the world of expertly crafted French wines with the sumptuous Georges Vernay Saint Joseph La Dame Brune 2020. Produced by renowned winemaker Georges Vernay, respected for his significant contribution to bringing Condrieu to global recognition, this Rhône wine is an emblem of high-quality craftsmanship. Entirely from Syrah, grapes are meticulously hand-picked from the northern exposure of the Saint Joseph vineyard, ensuring optimal ripeness. Maturation takes place for up to 18 months in French oak barrels, manifesting an elegant wine with sublime depth. Plunge into vibrant notes of blackberry, plum and hints of smokiness on the palate. This, coupled with its silky tannins and enduring finish, positions the Georges Vernay Saint Joseph La Dame Brune 2020 as a testament to the potential greatness a well-constructed Saint-Joseph wine can achieve. Strap in for an unrivalled tasting journey, curated by one of Rhône's finest wineries. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$4,410.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the Georges Vernay Sainte Agathe Syrah 2020, a stunning exploration of French wine craftsmanship. Nestled within the Northern Rhône region of France, the Vernay estate utilises classic viticulture methods in their vineyards, emphasising organic farming to reflect the unique terroir. Under the meticulous watch of Christine Vernay, daughter of founder Georges Vernay, each vine is nurtured to impeccable ripeness before harvesting. This expressive Syrah captures an enticing balance of intensity and finesse. On the nose, it presents a charming bouquet of black fruits, harmonised flawlessly with a hint of pepper. The palate is versatile and elegant, marked by its opulent texture and soft tannins, with an enduring finish that lingers. A singular masterpiece, the Georges Vernay Sainte Agathe Syrah 2020 is a testament to the elegance and depth achievable in the Northern Rhône, underscoring its rightful place amongst the finest of French wines. |
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Rhone | 5 | - | HK$2,770.00 | |||||
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Ascend to the zenith of viticultural excellence with the tantalising Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2020. This stellar vintage emerges from the esteemed house of Giraud, a family-run estate headquartered in the historic, sun-drenched vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France. Remarkably, the Giraud siblings’ dedication to organic viticulture yields grapes of supreme quality from their old Grenache vines. Superior manual harvest and rigorous berry selection culminate in a wine that exudes impeccable purity. Fortuitously, the 2020 vintage marks a feat in the winemaking world with its profound concentration and balance. Burgeoning with dark berry flavours and sprinkles of spice, the Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2020 tastefully acknowledges its terroir's earthy and stony streaks. Veering towards full-bodied, its palate-coating, silky tannins and vibrant acidity add to the harmony. Aged predominantly in old oak foudres, this French red encapsulates the beauty and finesse of the Southern Rhône valley, offering a wine experience par excellence in every sip. |
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Rhone | 3 | 92 (VN) | HK$4,785.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Saturated magenta. Displays expressive red and dark berry, smoked meat, olive and floral qualities on the spice-accented nose. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry-cola, blackberry and baking spice flavors that show fine detail and a mineral, back-end lift. Finishes very long and subtly chewy, with repeating smokiness, harmonious tannins and strong persistence. |
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Rhone | 4 | - | HK$10,345.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the elegance of the French Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020. Produced in the distinguished Chateau Grillet vineyard, this white wine is the foremost representation of the rare Viognier grape. Hand-pushed in small basket presses to offer supreme quality, the resulting nectar undergoes aging in French oak barrels, giving a rich roundness and unmissable complexity. Grown on the sun-drenched slopes within the renowned Rhone Valley, it captures the minerality of its unique terroir. Exemplary for its nuance yet intensity, anticipate an enthralling bouquet of white flowers, dried apricot, and hints of honey, leading to an impressively long finish. Its producer, Château Grillet, carries a legacy dating back to at least 1760 and is esteemed for crafting these extraordinarily individualistic, age-worthy wines. When you choose the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020, you savour not just a wine, but a deep-rooted tradition of viticultural excellence. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$18,625.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the elegance of the French Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020. Produced in the distinguished Chateau Grillet vineyard, this white wine is the foremost representation of the rare Viognier grape. Hand-pushed in small basket presses to offer supreme quality, the resulting nectar undergoes aging in French oak barrels, giving a rich roundness and unmissable complexity. Grown on the sun-drenched slopes within the renowned Rhone Valley, it captures the minerality of its unique terroir. Exemplary for its nuance yet intensity, anticipate an enthralling bouquet of white flowers, dried apricot, and hints of honey, leading to an impressively long finish. Its producer, Château Grillet, carries a legacy dating back to at least 1760 and is esteemed for crafting these extraordinarily individualistic, age-worthy wines. When you choose the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020, you savour not just a wine, but a deep-rooted tradition of viticultural excellence. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) | HK$3,915.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about pure perfection and one of the finest Condrieu to pass my lips, the 2020 Condrieu La Doriane offers an insane bouquet of grilled pineapple, charcoal, crushed stone, acacia flowers, and white peach. It picks up an incredibly sense of salinity on the palate and is full-bodied, has blockbuster concentration, remarkable purity and focus, and a great finish. I like this beast/beauty today, but it will keep for a decade. |
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Rhone | 20 | - | HK$4,230.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$7,100.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 4 | - | HK$4,450.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 40 | - | HK$6,025.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$15,530.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$15,530.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$15,530.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 32 | - | HK$2,285.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 6 | - | HK$1,770.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 8 | - | HK$6,575.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$2,205.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 4 | - | HK$4,785.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 2 | 96 (JD) | HK$2,250.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)One of the whites of the vintage in the appellation, the 2020 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph Blanc has awesome notes of quince, grilled peach, honeysuckle, and spicy wood. With medium to full-bodied richness, the balance is perfect, its oak is nicely integrated, and it has a great finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98+ (JD) | HK$8,200.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Now the flagship of this estate, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 75% Grenache and the rest Cinsault, Mourvedre, and a little Syrah. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue, it offers a beautiful array of black raspberry and darker cherry fruit as well as lots of graphite, chalky minerality, Provençal garrigue, and spice. Beautiful on the palate as well, this medium to full-bodied effort has a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, rock-solid underlying structure and concentration, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It needs to be forgotten for 2-4 years (although it certainly offers incredible pleasure even today) and will keep for two decades. Tasted twice. |
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Rhone | 15 | 98+ (JD) | HK$4,470.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Now the flagship of this estate, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 75% Grenache and the rest Cinsault, Mourvedre, and a little Syrah. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue, it offers a beautiful array of black raspberry and darker cherry fruit as well as lots of graphite, chalky minerality, Provençal garrigue, and spice. Beautiful on the palate as well, this medium to full-bodied effort has a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, rock-solid underlying structure and concentration, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It needs to be forgotten for 2-4 years (although it certainly offers incredible pleasure even today) and will keep for two decades. Tasted twice. |
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Rhone | 7 | - | HK$4,390.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (VN) | HK$9,965.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (VN) | HK$18,795.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (DC) | HK$29,950.00 | |||||
Decanter (99)Beautifully fragrant and floral, showing rose and violet characters. Super-fine, silky tannins and lovely acidity, this is an eminently classic Côte Brune, with flowers, cinnamon, black olive, rosemary and perfectly ripe, bright blackberries. It has a tapered finish - not the same concentration and power as 2019 - but with great finesse and elegance of expression. Beautifully balanced and very hard to fault. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$4,815.00 | |||||
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Experience the remarkable complexity and distinguished elegance of the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2020. This exemplary wine hails from the prestigious vineyards of Côte Rôtie in Northern Rhône, France, orchestrated by third-generation winemaker, Patrick Jasmin. Meticulously crafted, this full-bodied red is a blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, undergoing traditional vinification alongside up to 20 months of cask ageing. This vintage proves to be a vibrant expression of its terroir, characterised by potent aromas of violets, spiced dark fruit and black olives. On the palate, it stages an elegant interplay of dense berry flavours, peppered undertones, and smooth, velvety tannins leading to a lingering finish. Highly sought after by wine enthusiasts, and celebrated in wine publications, the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2020 encapsulates Patrick Jasmin's commitment to produce unparalleled wines of finesse and character. |
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