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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Vinous (92-94)
(20% whole clusters and 30% new oak) Opaque ruby. Heady, spice-accented black and blue fruits, incense, vanilla and floral oils on the assertively perfumed nose. Sappy and expansive on the palate; bright acidity adds cut to the deeply concentrated cassis, boysenberry and violet pastille flavors. Closes sweet, smooth and impressively long, displaying slow-building tannins and lingering smokiness.HK$890.00 -
Vinous (94)
Opaque violet. A highly perfumed bouquet displays powerful aromas of red/blue fruit liqueur, potpourri, smoky minerals and cola. Offers palate-staining black raspberry, boysenberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that are accentuated by a strong suggestion of exotic spices. Gains weight and sweetness with air and finishes with a resonating mineral note, steadily building tannins and strong tenacity. (25% whole clusters and a third new oak)HK$845.00 -
Vinous (95)
Glass-staining violet. An expansive, complex bouquet evokes ripe, mineral-accented dark berries, licorice, incense, exotic spices and smoky bacon. Broad and alluringly sweet on the palate, offering intense cassis, cherry-vanilla, fruitcake and salty olive flavors that slowly firm up through the back half. Closes on a resonating cherry note, with steadily building tannins and lingering spice and mineral notes.HK$4,790.00 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. Powerful, oak-spiced black and blue fruit aromas show distinctly primary character and pick up hints of smoky minerals, olive, licorice and potpourri with aeration. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering lush blackberry, cherry-cola and fruitcake flavors and suggestions of vanilla and smoky bacon. Shows excellent clarity and powerful, spicy thrust on the impressively long finish, which is framed by pliant, steadily building tannins.HK$4,160.00 -
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.HK$880.00 -
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.HK$3,280.00 -
Derived from the esteemed vineyards of the Rhône region in France, the Garon Cote Rotie Rochins 2021 is an exquisite craft of the Garon family. This wine truly exemplifies their long-standing prowess and passion in winemaking, which reflects their sustenance of traditional viticulture methods and terroir-respectful approach. The wine is meticulously produced from Syrah grapes, masterfully grown on the steep, terraced vineyards of Rochins. A delightful embodiment of its terroir, the wine holds an enigmatic aromatic complexity, dominated by opulent dark fruits and delicate spice undertones. Barrel-aged, it achieves an elegant structure, defined by polished tannins and a persistently refined finish. The Garon Cote Rotie Rochins 2021 encapsulates perfection in a bottle, promising a ravishing gustatory journey. Careful cellaring will reward connoisseurs with intensified flavours and profound depth, reinforcing its standing as a must-have in every discerned collector's portfolio.
HK$920.00 -
Indulge in the captivating Gaylord Machon Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Ghany 2021, an embodiment of French viticulture excellence hailing from the prestigious Northern Rhône region. This exclusive fine wine originates from organically farmed, Syrah grapevine plots, carefully tended to by the revered winemaker, Gaylord Machon. Emanating an alluring bouquet of dark fruit, pepper, and subtle oak, this wine treats the connoisseur to a harmonious fusion of flavour.
The Gaylord Machon Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Ghany 2021 is meticulously crafted, undergoing traditional vinification methods in cement vats to capture the essence of its terroir. Post-fermentation, the creation is gracefully aged in oak barrels for a period of 12 months, enhancing its complexity and depth.
The resulting product is an enchanting red wine, presenting intoxicatingly robust flavours, balanced by a refreshing acidity and silky tannins. Secure a bottle of Gaylord Machon Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Ghany 2021 to appreciate the pinnacle of French winemaking skill.
HK$1,140.00 -
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.HK$6,270.00 -
Discover the exquisite Georges Vernay Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier Le Pied de Samson 2021, a testament to the artistry of the Collines Rhodaniennes region. Crafted by the esteemed Georges Vernay, this Viognier hails from the meticulously managed Le Pied de Samson vineyard, renowned for its optimal terroir and elevation. Handpicked in the pristine 2021 vintage, the grapes undergo a gentle pressing followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant aromatics. The wine is then aged on its lees to enhance its complexity and mouthfeel. This Viognier offers a brilliant golden hue, unveiling enticing notes of apricot, peach, and floral undertones, complemented by a crisp minerality and a lingering, elegant finish. Perfectly balanced, it exemplifies the finesse and precision that Georges Vernay is celebrated for, making it a prized addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$1,335.00 -
Immerse yourself in the refreshing allure of Georges Vernay Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier Pied Samson 2022. This vivid expression of Viognier is nurtured in the northern Rhône region, France's revered Collines Rhodaniennes. Under the meticulous guardianship of the acclaimed Georges Vernay, the grapes are traditionally hand-harvested, yielding a wine with exceptional purity and precision.
Set within the characteristic granite soil, the Vernay estate expertly treads the delicate balance between technological modernity and age-old tradition. The Viognier Pied Samson 2022 perfectly captures the distinctive terroir, delicately echoing notes of apricot, honeysuckle, and almond enveloped in a mineral finish. Vinification at low temperatures with native yeasts, coupled with aging in oak barrels, intensifies this wine's elegant complexity.
Experience the quintessence of Georges Vernay's mastery with a bottle of Viognier Pied Samson 2022, an essential addition to the discerning connoisseur's collection.
HK$3,777.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009Wine Advocate (99)
Now we're talking! The 2009 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon ranks up there with some of the greatest Condrieus I've ever had. Deep, rich, full-bodied and unctuous, it offers a kaleidoscope of Condrieu goodness in its honeyed apricot, lychee, crushed rocks, white flowers and sauteed peach aromas and flavors. Now at age 6, it's still as vibrant and fresh as the day it was bottled, yet it's gained even more depth and texture. Given its concentration and structure, if you're so inclined to age bottles, this is the one to pick.HK$18,725.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.HK$1,355.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.HK$8,795.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Lastly, the 2019 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon comes from a steep, southeast-facing hillside of granite soils and is brought up a mix of 15% new barrels and foudres. The foudres were introduced in 2012 and I think contribute to slightly more tension and vibrancy in the wines. Peach, crushed citrus, spicy wood, and crushed stone notes all define the nose, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, wonderful overall balance, integrated acidity, and one hell of a great finish. A reference point Condrieu if there ever was one, it will benefit from a year or two in bottle then have a gradual evolution over the following decade. These can unquestionably age for decades, in fact. Nevertheless, I prefer them from a year or two after the vintage and over the following 4-5 years.HK$18,635.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.HK$13,595.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.HK$11,385.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.HK$5,575.00 -
Vinous (90)
Medium yellow. Rich, powerful scents of poached pear, apple pie and candied apricot. Dense and rich with extract, showing almost liqueur-like orchard fruit flavors and an unctuous texture. Then more vibrant on the back end, finishing with a refreshing mineral tone, a suggestion of lavender, and exotic oak spices.HK$6,975.00 -
(6x150cl) 2020Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 epitomises the elegance and complexity inherent to Condrieu’s prestigious terroir. Meticulously crafted from hand-selected Viognier grapes sourced from the renowned Les Chaillees de L'Enfer vineyard, this wine benefits from the region’s distinctive granite soils and optimal microclimate. Georges Vernay, a distinguished producer with decades of expertise, employs traditional vinification methods to honour the varietal’s integrity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of the grape's vibrant aromatics and purity of flavour. The 2020 vintage reveals a luminous golden hue, with an expressive nose of apricot, citrus blossom, and delicate mineral notes. On the palate, it delivers a sumptuous texture balanced by lively acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 is a quintessential representation of fine Condrieu, perfect for pairing with rich seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.
HK$6,475.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.HK$9,560.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.HK$3,630.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.HK$8,030.00 -
(6x150cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.HK$9,165.00 -
Discover the exquisite Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2019, a masterful expression from the renowned Georges Vernay estate in the heart of Condrieu. Crafted from 100% Viognier grapes, this wine benefits from the unique terroir of the Cévennes foothills, where granite-rich soils and optimal sunlight nurture each vine. Hand-harvested and carefully fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant aromatics, it undergoes a meticulous aging process to enhance its complexity. The 2019 vintage unveils a luminous golden hue, complemented by intense notes of apricot, peach, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it is elegantly balanced with a silky texture and a lingering minerality, a testament to Georges Vernay's commitment to quality and tradition. Perfectly suited for pairing with fine seafood or poultry dishes, this Condrieu exemplifies sophistication and finesse, making it a standout choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
HK$2,620.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 epitomises exceptional Viognier artistry from the prestigious Condrieu appellation. Nestled in the esteemed Les Terrasses de l'Empire vineyard, this wine benefits from granite-rich soils that impart a distinctive minerality. Georges Vernay, a venerable family-owned estate, meticulously selects hand-harvested grapes to ensure optimal ripeness and purity. Employing traditional vinification methods, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity. The 2020 vintage reveals a radiant golden hue, with enticing notes of ripe apricot, nectarine, and delicate floral undertones, seamlessly integrated with subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of lush fruit flavours and refined elegance, culminating in a lingering, sophisticated finish. Perfectly suited to complement seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses, Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 stands as a testament to fine Rhône craftsmanship.
HK$4,595.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.HK$6,470.00 -
(6x150cl) 2022Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.HK$6,115.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.HK$3,000.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
HK$5,655.00
