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 | 95 (WA) | HK$2,850.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)Close in quality to the profound 2007 is the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Grandes Grenachieres d-Hippolyte. A stunning expression of old vine Grenache, it boasts abundant notes of raspberries, licorice and kirsch intermixed with hints of forest floor and underbrush. With good acidity, precision and freshness as well as a deep, full-bodied, voluptuously textured mouthfeel, this superb example of old vine Grenache should drink well for 15+ years. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$1,870.00 | |||||
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The Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Cornelia Constanza 2021, hailing from the esteemed Domaine de la Solitude estate, is a remarkable blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, expertly crafted in Rhône, France. This exquisite vintage is a testament to the estate's heritage, with over 30 generations of winemaking prowess behind it. Hand-harvested grapes are fastidiously fermented and aged in old Burgundian pièces and demi-muids, producing a wine rich with complexity. On the nose, the Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Cornelia Constanza 2021 teases hints of blackberry and ripe cherry, underscored by a subtle spice. The palate is deliciously full-bodied, revealing layered notes of ripe black fruits, kirsch, and an earthy minerality. Velvety tannins result in a harmoniously balanced finish that lingers delightfully. A combination of traditional winemaking techniques and favourable vintage conditions makes this wine a splendid addition to any discerning wine connoisseur's collection. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$1,205.00 | |||||
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Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Barberini 2021 epitomises the estate’s esteemed heritage in the southern Rhône. Nestled in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Solitude meticulously cultivates its vineyards, primarily nurturing Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The 2021 vintage benefits from a balanced climate, allowing optimal ripeness and expression of varietal characteristics. Hand-harvested grapes undergo delicate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of vibrant fruit flavours and aromatic complexity. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in a judicious mix of French oak barrels and stainless steel, imparting subtle spice and enhancing structural elegance without overshadowing its inherent purity. The result is a harmonious blend of ripe red berries, earthy undertones, and refined tannins, reflecting the unique terroir of Barberini. Solitude’s unwavering dedication to quality is unmistakably present in every bottle of Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Barberini 2021, making it a quintessential choice for discerning wine aficionados. |
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Rhone | 3 | 94 (VN) | HK$2,205.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Displays sexy, oak-spiced dark berry and cherry aromas, along with notes of vanilla and violet. Impressively lush and sappy in the mouth, with appealing sweetness to its black raspberry and candied plum flavors. As rich as this may be, it shows bright, tangy freshness and energy. Finishes very long, broad and sweet, with intense spiciness and lingering florality. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$6,640.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Displays sexy, oak-spiced dark berry and cherry aromas, along with notes of vanilla and violet. Impressively lush and sappy in the mouth, with appealing sweetness to its black raspberry and candied plum flavors. As rich as this may be, it shows bright, tangy freshness and energy. Finishes very long, broad and sweet, with intense spiciness and lingering florality. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$2,300.00 | |||||
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The Stephane Montez Condrieu Les Grandes Chailles 2020, a classic Viognier, hails from France's northern Rhône Valley, known for its exceptional mature white wines. This exquisite bottle, crafted by celebrated cultivator Stephane Montez, embodies the invigorating attributes of its distinct origin. It reveals the generous sun and granite soils of the Condrieu appellation, transforming them into a complex bouquet of white flowers, peach, apricot, and delicately honeyed notes, rounded off by a structured mineral finish. The wine's grapes undergo gentle pressing to preserve their inherent rich flavours. They are then matured in fine-grained, lightly toasted oak barrels, enhancing their warm, opulent qualities. The Stephane Montez Condrieu Les Grandes Chailles 2020 epitomises the passionate dedication of its fourth-generation winemaker to perfection in viticulture and vinification. An opportune selection for those seeking the very best of condrieu's terroir-respecting wines. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,480.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)Ogier produced the 2022 Condrieu la Combe de Malleval from fully mature grapes planted in two lieux-dits, Veauvignière in the stunning commune of Malleval and La Combe in Saint-Pierre de Boeuf. This has shown very well today, evoking a flamboyant, vibrant bouquet of white peach, apricots, rose and mint mingled with lovely aromas of ripe pear. Full-bodied, dense and precise, it's enrobing and layered with a rich, fleshy core of fruit and a long, delicate and ethereal finish enhanced by gastronomic bitterness. It's built to age with grace. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$920.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$3,095.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$3,230.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$995.00 | |||||
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The Stephane Otheguy Cote Rotie Les Massales 2019 exemplifies the quintessence of Northern Rhône elegance and power. Cultivated in the esteemed Les Massales vineyard, this Syrah-dominant cuvée benefits from meticulously selected grapes harvested at optimal ripeness. Under the expert guidance of Stéphane Otheguy, renowned for his commitment to terroir expression, the grapes undergo gentle hand sorting before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their vibrant fruit character. A judicious blend of traditional and modern vinification techniques, including extended maceration, enhances the wine's depth and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle spice and fine tannins. The result is a harmonious wine boasting intense aromas of dark berries, pepper, and floral notes, culminating in a refined, persistent finish. Stephane Otheguy Cote Rotie Les Massales 2019 is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and the illustrious heritage of Cote Rotie. ``` |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$3,165.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the sublime experience of the Stephane Otheguy Cote Rotie Rozier 2019. From the eminent French winemaker Stephane Otheguy, this Côte Rôtie personifies excellence in modern viniculture. Produced in the prime vineyards of Rhône Valley, the 2019 Rozier epitomises the terroir's essence, translating its unique microclimate and topography into a layered, evocative blend. The grapes are painstakingly handpicked and processed, resulting in a wine that boasts a complex dance of red fruit and earthy undertones, deftly interlaced with a smoky depth from its 18-month oak ageing. The Stephane Otheguy Cote Rotie Rozier 2019 is sublime, a true landmark vintage in Rhone Valley's wine landscape. Perfect for your special occasions or a discerning addition to your wine collection. |
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Rhone | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$8,125.00 | |||||
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-93)Ruby-red. Explosively perfumed bouquet of spicy red berries and cherry, with suave minerality. Vibrant red fruit flavors are finely etched and gain sweetness with air, finishing with great sappy persistence. This boasts impressive balance. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93-94 (VN) | HK$4,730.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-94)Deep bright-rimmed violet. Deep-pitched red berry preserve, candied licorice and exotic spice aromas are lifted by a smoky mineral note that gains strength as the wine opens up. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, black raspberry and fruitcake flavors and a touch of spicy white pepper. In a distinctly ample style but not at all lacking for energy. The impressively long, gently tannic finish shows no rough edges and leaves a sappy cherry liqueur note behind. |
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