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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HK$960.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
While I reviewed this NV Châteauneuf du Pape La Reserve VII IX X (a blend from the 2007, 2009 and 2010 vintages) last year, I was able to taste it again this go around, and it still blew me away. Fabulously full-bodied and decadent, with loads of lavender, incense, black raspberry and cured-meat nuances, it’s still youthful and vibrant, with notable freshness and purity. Enjoy this brilliant wine through 2028.HK$2,745.00 -
Vinous (93)
Deep bright-rimmed ruby. Ripe black and blue fruit and floral scents, accompanied by olive and exotic spice and incense notes. Fleshy and concentrated yet lively as well, offering sweet, smoke-tinged cassis and blackberry flavors and a touch of candied violet. The spice and floral notes come back on a very long, penetrating finish framed by smooth, harmonious tannins.HK$950.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (93)
Deep bright-rimmed ruby. Ripe black and blue fruit and floral scents, accompanied by olive and exotic spice and incense notes. Fleshy and concentrated yet lively as well, offering sweet, smoke-tinged cassis and blackberry flavors and a touch of candied violet. The spice and floral notes come back on a very long, penetrating finish framed by smooth, harmonious tannins.HK$5,505.00 -
Vinous (93)
Deep bright-hued magenta. Mineral-accented blackberry, cherry, olive paste and violet aromas pick up mineral and smoked meat flourishes as the wine opens up. Shows very good energy on the palate, offering sappy, spice-tinged black and blue fruit flavors and hints of floral pastilles, licorice and cracked pepper. The floral note carries through a youthfully chewy and persistent finish, which leaves a vibrant mineral note behind.HK$975.00 -
Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.HK$1,035.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.HK$1,960.00 -
Vinous (92)
Dark violet. Ripe dark fruits, pungent flowers, smoked meat and a peppery nuance on the fragrant nose. Offers concentrated cassis and bitter cherry flavors that take on licorice and smoky mineral accents with aeration. Dusty tannins add subtle grip to a long, smoky finish that echoes the peppery note.HK$975.00 -
Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.HK$845.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.HK$5,020.00 -
The Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 is a mesmerising testament to Xavier Gerard's dedication to viticulture and his profound understanding of the region's distinctive terroir. From the steep, terraced vineyards of Northern Rhône, this gracefully balanced Syrah embodies impeccable finesse, cultural heritage, and artisanal craft. Each grape is hand-selected and fermented with indigenous yeasts, preserving the unique characteristics of its prized appellations, Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. Post-fermentation, the wine matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, tempering its inherent power to delicate roundness.
This exemplary Rhône River Valley ambassador boasts an intense bouquet of black fruit, violet perfumes, and convergent spices. On the palate, expect an enchanting display of supple tannins, ample acidity, and opulent black fruit flavours harmoniously culminating in a rich, enduring finish. Simply put, the Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 captures the quintessence of French wine sophistication that discerning connoisseurs will undoubtedly appreciate.
HK$2,110.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017The Xavier Gerard Saint Joseph Blanchard 2017 exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed producer in the heart of the Northern Rhône. Crafted from meticulously selected Syrah grapes harvested from the Blanchard vineyard, this vintage showcases the terroir's unique granite and clay soils. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a precise maceration to extract deep colour and complex tannins. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels imparts subtle vanilla and spice notes, harmoniously integrating with the wine's rich blackberry and blackcurrant flavours. The Xavier Gerard family, renowned for their dedication to sustainable viticulture, ensures each bottle reflects their commitment to quality and tradition. Elegant yet robust, the Saint Joseph Blanchard 2017 offers a lingering finish with hints of earthy undertones, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and character in their fine wine collection.
HK$1,200.00 -
The Xavier Gerard Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed Domaine nestled in the heart of the Northern Rhône. Crafted predominantly from Syrah grapes meticulously cultivated in the Blanchard vineyard, this vintage showcases the region’s signature elegance and depth. Xavier Gerard employs traditional vinification techniques, including hand harvesting and fermentation in open-top stainless steel vats, to preserve the wine’s vibrant character and complex aromas. Aging occurs in French oak barrels, allowing subtle integration of tannins and the development of nuanced flavours. The 2019 harvest benefitted from optimal climatic conditions, resulting in a wine with intense dark fruit notes, peppery spice, and a refined mineral backbone. Balanced and velvety on the palate, the Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 offers a lingering finish, reflecting Xavier Gerard’s dedication to quality and terroir expression. An exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking a distinguished and harmonious Rhône Burgundy wine.
HK$825.00 -
HK$2,430.00 -
(12x75cl) NVHK$2,570.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Blended in 2010 and bottle in 2019, aged in barrels always submerged in wine, the 2001 Châteauneuf Du Pape Ange sports a still youthful ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of cured meats, ground pepper, tobacco, white truffle, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's multi-dimensional, layered, and elegant, with a Bonneau-like complexity and style. This is a thrilling wine.HK$535.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Blended in 2010 and bottle in 2019, aged in barrels always submerged in wine, the 2001 Châteauneuf Du Pape Ange sports a still youthful ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of cured meats, ground pepper, tobacco, white truffle, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's multi-dimensional, layered, and elegant, with a Bonneau-like complexity and style. This is a thrilling wine.HK$10,870.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The NV Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve XV XVI XVII comes primarily from the magical 2016 vintage with smaller amounts from 2015 and 2017. It offers an extraordinary nose of blackcurrants, ground pepper, garrigue, and crushed violets. Rich, full-bodied, and incredibly seamless, with a stacked mid-palate, this is Châteauneuf Du Pape brilliance all the way. It’s terrific today yet will keep for 15+ years.HK$2,880.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016HK$2,030.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021HK$3,630.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.HK$7,935.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.HK$4,460.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.HK$8,220.00 -
Decanter (96)
Glass-staining purple colour. Incredibly powerful with searching perfume, leaf tea and glove leather behind the intense black fruits. Very fine and deep, perhaps just a touch too high in alcohol, a little overextracted. Phenomenal concentration and length however. A growling, brooding power, this could only be Hermitage. From vines of nearly 50 years of age grown organically on lieux-dits Beaumes and Péléat, matured in demi-muids with malolactic fermentation in barrel.HK$6,065.00 -
Vinous (94)
Translucent yellow. A powerful, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh orchard, pit fruits, succulent herbs and pungent flowers, along with a building mineral element. Stains the palate with juicy pear, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that are sharpened by a gingery flourish. Shows excellent clarity on a very long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes.HK$1,165.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009Vinous (92-94)
#1) from old vines in Combard-Mollard: Deeply pitched aromas of cassis and blueberry, with notes of licorice and dark chocolate. Powerful and structured, with deep dark fruit liqueur flavors and suave florality. #2) from Cote Rozier: Energetic and spicy, with potent red and dark fruit flavors and notes of floral pastille and blood orange. Sweeter and darker with air, with impressive finishing cling and alluring sweetness.HK$41,805.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011Experience the exceptional Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011. This French gem originates from the prestigious Rhône Valley, produced by the skilled hands of Yves and his wife Mathilde Gangloff. With a small annual output, this duo's wines are both scarce and highly coveted. 'La Sereine Noire' - 'The Black Queen' - boasts splendid Syrah grapes nurtured on mica-schist soils. Each step of production exudes detailed attention, from manual harvests to fermentation in wooden vats.
Immerse your senses in elegant layers of dark fruit, intertwined with a striking mineral backbone. A decade of maturation enhances the wine's complexity, heightening the interplay between savoury elegance and vibrant acidity. Savour the impeccable balance, silky tannins, and a lengthy finish. Truly, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011 embodies the epitome of artisan winemaking, heralding a wine of extraordinary class.
HK$5,205.00 -
Vinous (92)
Bright purple. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit and exotic spice qualities, along with suggestions of candied flowers, smoky minerals and olive paste. Stains the palate with sweet boysenberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Shows surprisingly lithe character given its power, and finishes extremely long and sweet; rounded tannins add gentle grip.HK$19,575.00 -
Vinous (95)
Brilliant purple. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves, spicecake, potpourri and incense. Densely packed and impressively energetic on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cassis, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors that open up steadily on the back half. The floral and spice notes carry emphatically through the impressively long, youthfully tannic finish, which leaves a smoky mineral flourish behind.HK$9,560.00 -
Vinous (97)
Dark violet. Deeply pitched cherry liqueur, blackberry, licorice, olive and incense aromas are complemented by discreet vanilla and woodsmoke flourishes. Showing superb clarity to its lush black and blue fruit, candied violet, fruitcake and savory herb flavors; a peppery nuance lends a spicy lift and bite. Chewy and energetic on the strikingly long finish, which features well-judged tannins and resonating cherry, floral and spice notes.HK$2,640.00
