France - All Sparkling Wines
Several regions in France are renowned for producing sparkling wine, but the most famous and prestigious are Champagne, Alsace, and the Loire Valley.
Champagne is the most well-known region for producing sparkling wine, and the name "Champagne" is protected by law to designate only the sparkling wines made in that region. The climate and soil of the Champagne region, located in northeastern France, are ideal for growing the grapes used to make sparkling wine, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Some notable Champagne houses include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon.
Alsace, located in northeastern France, is also known for producing high-quality sparkling wine, primarily made from Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Riesling grapes. The wines from Alsace are typically drier and crisper than Champagne, with a more pronounced fruitiness. Notable producers include Domaine Bruno Sorg, Domaine Mittnacht Frères, and Domaine Weinbach.
The Loire Valley, located in central France, is another region known for producing excellent sparkling wine, made primarily from Chenin Blanc grapes. The wines from the Loire Valley tend to be lighter and fresher than those from Champagne, with a more pronounced acidity and minerality. Notable producers include Bouvet Ladubay, Langlois-Château, and Domaine des Baumard.
Other regions in France that produce sparkling wine include Burgundy, which produces Crémant de Bourgogne; Limoux in Languedoc-Roussillon, which is known for its Blanquette de Limoux; and the Jura region, which produces sparkling wine made from the Savagnin grape. However, Champagne, Alsace, and the Loire Valley remain the most well-known and respected regions for producing sparkling wine in France.
France - All Sparkling Wines
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | HK$5,000.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs ADN de Meunier is a fabulous introduction to the house style. Rich and ample, with real phenolic intensity, the ADN de Meunier is seriously impressive. Dried lemon peel, mint, sage, white pepper and chalk are all amplified in the glass. Light tropical inflections add quite a bit of intrigue. All of the pedigree of this great Champagne vintage comes through in spades. This release is a blend of equal parts 2021 and 2020. No dosage. Disgorged: March 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$3,250.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite experience offered by the Clandestin Les Semblables Austral Brut Nature 2019. Expertly crafted in southern Chile, this effervescent joy has a natural purity that reverberates with the pristine terroir. Its unique blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bewitches with an entire symphony of vibrant citrus and subtle stone fruit flavours, heightened by the distinct toast and yeast accents. This boutique winery employs state-of-the-art traditional techniques synergised with biodynamic practices for a meticulous, sustainable winescape. The grapes are handpicked under the experienced eye of winemaker Louis Antoine Luyt, who ensures only the finest fruit go into each bottle. The Clandestin Les Semblables Austral Brut Nature 2019 benefits from bottle fermentation, bestowing upon it its finely tuned balance of acidity and richness. Rated highly by several global wine critics, this vintage promises an illuminating exploration of Chile's vinous prowess. Elevate your wine collection today with the Clandestin Les Semblables Austral Brut Nature 2019. A celebration of craft, depth, and finesse exquisitely encapsulated in a bottle. |
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Champagne | 2 | - | HK$3,315.00 | |||||
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Clandestin Les Semblables Austral Brut Nature 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of meticulously crafted sparkling wines. Hailing from the renowned regions of Australia, this Brut Nature is produced by Clandestin, a winery celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality and tradition. Utilizing only the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, the wine undergoes the traditional méthode champenoise. The absence of dosage highlights its pure expression, while an extended lees ageing imparts nuanced flavours of citrus, white flowers, and subtle brioche. The 2022 vintage reflects the unique terroir, offering a crisp acidity balanced by a refined minerality, making it a sophisticated choice for discerning palates. Clandestin’s commitment to excellence is evident in every bottle, presenting Les Semblables Austral Brut Nature 2022 as a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$2,555.00 | |||||
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The Clandestin Les Semblables Boreal Brut Nature 2022 epitomises refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Produced in the esteemed Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, this exquisite vintage is a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes, meticulously harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness. Adhering to the traditional méthode champenoise, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended aging period on its lees, enhancing its complexity and depth. With no dosage added, this Brut Nature offers a pure expression of terroir, showcasing vibrant acidity, delicate minerality, and nuanced citrus flavours complemented by subtle brioche and almond undertones. The carefully selected vineyards in the Boreal area benefit from north-facing slopes and unique limestone soils, imparting distinct character to the wine. Crafted by Les Semblables, a revered producer renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and exceptional quality, the Boreal Brut Nature 2022 is a testament to their dedication to excellence. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, this Champagne promises an unforgettable sensory experience. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (WA) | HK$3,210.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Originating from the 2021 vintage, when frost and mildew reduced yields to only 35% of the usual volume, the NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Largillier—disgorged in November 2024 with a dosage of six grams per liter—unfurls with scents of orange zest, red cherry, wild raspberry and white peach. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and incisive, combining generous fruit with mouthwatering acidity, culminating in a long, precise finish. The fruit for this wine is sourced from parcels dominated by marl and limestone soils. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) | HK$5,440.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)Best In Show In contrast to our Best in Show Vintage Champagne, this non-vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs is clearly a youthful wine – but one with impressive potential. Pale and fine-beaded, its taut, mouth-watering scents of ivy leaf, plant sap, green apple and green grape contrive to suggest both exceptional vineyard origins but also a relatively low dosage. On the palate, the wine is pure, deep, vinous and driving, with fine-bladed intensity. Pristine, structural acidity carries it towards a high-focus, faintly saline finish, once again suggesting soil, stone and fruit rather than yeast and a concluding liqueur. Yes, it’s young, but you could age this pure, refined Blanc de Blancs for up to a decade (if you have cool cellaring conditions) to great benefit. |
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Champagne | 2 | - | HK$5,170.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$8,500.00 | |||||
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L'Aphrodisiaque 2016 is a marriage of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir vinified entirely in older oak barrels of at least 15 vintages.
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$9,800.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$13,785.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 7 | - | HK$7,090.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$9,190.00 | |||||
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L'Apotre Blanc de Blancs 2014 which is certainly the star of his cellar, is a single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) from old vines planted by his grandfather in 1946. The wine is vinified in oak barrel which lend this Champagne a powerful vinous character.
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Champagne | 2 | - | HK$18,570.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 3 | - | HK$9,825.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$5,655.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 10 | - | HK$7,210.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 4 | - | HK$5,290.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | - | HK$6,205.00 | |||||
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$5,270.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)Complex aromas of quince, dried mango, honey, toasted almond and gingerbread. It’s full-bodied and vinous with creamy, soft bubbles and bright acidity. Toasty and layered. Long, dense and flavorful. Delicious now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$4,100.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)Complex aromas of quince, dried mango, honey, toasted almond and gingerbread. It’s full-bodied and vinous with creamy, soft bubbles and bright acidity. Toasty and layered. Long, dense and flavorful. Delicious now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$10,740.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The assemblage of the 2006 Louis XV Brut Millésimé is about the same as the 1995 and 1996—composed of 50/50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from grand cru villages. The only difference is that the Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (10% of the assemblage) spent 12 months in oak barrels. Disgorged in January 2017 (dosage: six grams per liter), the 2006 has a golden color and opens with a deep, ripe, elegant and vinous bouquet with toasty and chalky lemon and fresh white fruit flavors. On the palate, this is an intense, round, fresh and complex Louis XV with great purity and finesse. The wine opens on the palate like a soufflé, coating the whole palate without any pressure or weight—gorgeous! This is a delicate and fresh yet well-structured and persistent Louis XV whose intense and long but weightless finish reveals lovely, almost juicy fruit concentration with perfectly integrated freshness and lasting minerality that seems to give additional structure. The 2006 shows a lot of Chardonnay features right now and drinks perfectly today; however, it can be kept under perfect conditions for decades. Just keep it in the box, because the bottle is white and nothing makes a Champagne age faster than exposure to daylight. (Tasted in November 2017 from Lot LL15067017BT.) |
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