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 | 2 | 94 (VN) | HK$3,145.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Brilliant violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruits, incense and violet, while smoky mineral, olive and exotic spice nuances build with air. Sweet, seamless and lively on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors and a suggestion of cracked pepper. In a decidedly energetic style, with smooth tannins lending shape to an impressively long, floral- and mineral-driven finish. |
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Rhone | 4 | - | HK$1,775.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 96+ (JD) | HK$3,800.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96+)Aged only in older foudre in comparison and a blend of mostly old vine Grenache (90% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault), the 2010 Secret de Gabriel is a beauty! Showing thrilling, Grenache dominate aromas of blackberry, licorice, roasted meats, pepper, and hints of leather, this powerful, full-bodied 2010 has a structured, focused feel in the mouth and comes across as very traditional and age-worthy. While beautifully textured, rich, and balanced, it is still tightly wound, with chewy, mouth coating tannin and in need of 3-5 years of bottle age. It will have upwards of two decades or more of total longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$2,410.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The inaugural 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau de Mont-Redon develops in the glass with intense tobacco, dried red fruits, forest floor and sandalwood. Full-bodied, round and expansive, the 2016 concludes with a long and nuanced finish. Were it not for a slight trace of alcohol heat, I’d score it even higher. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$5,595.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The inaugural 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau de Mont-Redon develops in the glass with intense tobacco, dried red fruits, forest floor and sandalwood. Full-bodied, round and expansive, the 2016 concludes with a long and nuanced finish. Were it not for a slight trace of alcohol heat, I’d score it even higher. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$3,200.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)(made from two-thirds grenache and one-third syrah): Opaque ruby. Heady scents of red berry preserves, lavender, anise and sandalwood, lifted by a peppery topnote. Offers intense, palate-staining raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that gain weight with air. Impressively lively and pure on the persistent finish, which features gentle tannins and a late note of bitter chocolate. |
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Rhone | 5 | 94-96 (JD) | HK$3,495.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc looks to be the finest white to date and unquestionably ranks with the finest whites in the vintage. Beautiful notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, quince, and spice all flow to a medium to full-bodied, balanced, powerful white that’s flawlessly balanced. It’s one of the rich yet elegant whites that can drink nicely on its own or shine on the dinner table. |
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Rhone | 4 | - | HK$2,375.00 | |||||
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Nalys Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2019 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of the Rhône Valley. Crafted by the esteemed Nalys winery, nestled in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this blanc is a harmonious blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Clairette grapes. The 2019 vintage benefits from meticulous vineyard management, ensuring optimal ripeness and balanced acidity. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant freshness, the wine undergoes a gentle aging process on fine lees, enhancing its complexity without overpowering its delicate character. On the palate, it reveals layers of citrus zest, white peach, and subtle herbal notes, underscored by a mineral backbone that reflects the region’s terroir. The finish is long and refined, making it a versatile companion to seafood, poultry, and creamy cheeses. Nalys Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2019 is a testament to the producer’s dedication to quality and the enduring prestige of this celebrated appellation. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) | HK$3,495.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)On another level, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin Blanc is a deeper, richer white that still stays incredibly focused, pure, and balanced. White peach, toasted brioche, spice, honeysuckle, and more stone fruits define the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has just about flawless balance, a gorgeous texture, and the depth, balance, and class to evolve for 15 years in cold cellars. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WE) | HK$3,050.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (96)2016 marks the first bottling of de Nalys under the Guigal umbrella and this intensely ripe but pristine wine makes a promising debut. It's luscious but elegant, loaded with rich black-plum and cassis flavors firmed by piquant hits of licorice and pepper. Silky tannins make it approachable already but the wine should improve through 2036 and hold further still. |
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Rhone | 16 | - | HK$2,745.00 | |||||
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The Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 stands as an epitome of the renowned Vin-gastronomie of Southern Rhône. Masterfully crafted by Château de Nalys, it brilliantly captures the nuances of a combination of 13 noble grape varieties, each cultivated in three distinct terroirs of the Nalys estate. The maturation process included 12 months in French oak foudres, enhancing its complexity and depth. The result showcases a striking, rubescent-hued wine, imbued with layers of ripe black cherries, rich dark chocolate, and sun-drenched Provençal herbs. An irresistible hint of black truffle provides the finishing touch, indicative of this celebrated region. As the first vintage released under the Guigal family's management, a guarantee of quality and authenticity, the Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 is an oenophile’s delight. Its considerable structure and enduring finish make it a perfect companion to well-seasoned, robust cuisines. A truly fine example of the fusion of time-honoured production and modern winemaking brilliance. |
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Rhone | 37 | 96 (JD) | HK$2,745.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin offers more depth, with a darker core of fruit as well as complex notes of peppery garrigue, loamy earth, and incense. The balance here is spot on, it's medium to full-bodied, and has great tannins, all making for a brilliant Châteauneuf du Pape with tons to love. It shows the sunny style of the vintage as well but doesn't lose a beat with regards to elegance and finesse. Give bottles 3-4 years and it should have two decades of overall longevity. |
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