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Champagne | 1 | 99 (CG) | HK$7,500.00 | |||||
The Champagne Guide (99)"(disgorged in 2012; 60% Montagne de Reims pinot noir, 40% Côte des Blancs chardonnay; 18% barrel-fermented in old oak casks; partial malolactic fermentation; 4g/L dosage)... Even at 13 years of age it upholds brilliant primary definition of icy lemon citrus, with only subtle graceful evolution of nougat and butter, promising decades of potential yet. As always, the greatness of Billecart is proclaimed not by impact or power, but by slowly rising complexity and profound chalk mineral presence. Its cascade of minerality is very fine, to the point of silkiness, yet simultaneously poised and confident. Delightful poise and intricate craftsmanship proclaim one of the great Billecarts of the modern era, a champagne with many characters and subplots to reveal, to be enjoyed slowly in the presence of the most intimate company--and ideally not for at least another decade. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) | HK$5,785.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The 2006 Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine, but it needs time to be at its best. I am surprised by how tightly wound it is. But that only makes me think what it might develop into with time in the cellar. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint, crushed rocks and sage meld together in a bright, crystalline Champagne endowed with terrific purity. The 2006 is 60% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne and 40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, mostly done in steel, with just a touch of oak, around 5%. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19.5+ (MJ) | HK$6,065.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (19.5+)This wine is an absolute joy. It is made from 79% Grands Crus and 21% Premiers Crus, with 60% Pinot Noir coming from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne and 40% Chardonnay coming from the Côte des Blancs. The dosage is 6 g/l and a perfectly-judged 15% was vinified in oak barrels. As always with Billecart NF it spends over ten years relaxing in the cellars in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ before release. In terms of sophistication, elegance and unrivalled precision, this is a wine to buy and treasure. I raved about the 2007 Cuvée Louis earlier this year and this wine is made in a similar vein. This is a sensational vintage for Billecart and NF will outlive Louis given that it has more horsepower under the bonnet. Still a little youthful and closed, there is massive complexity here delivered in the most mesmerising sotto voce voice imaginable. I would love to see this wine in a few years but I think it will be a decade before ’07 NF fully blossoms. I am in complete awe as to how these wines are so fine and so laser-sighted in their youth. NF is a class apart. |
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Champagne | 6 | 19.5+ (MJ) | HK$5,550.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (19.5+)This wine is an absolute joy. It is made from 79% Grands Crus and 21% Premiers Crus, with 60% Pinot Noir coming from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne and 40% Chardonnay coming from the Côte des Blancs. The dosage is 6 g/l and a perfectly-judged 15% was vinified in oak barrels. As always with Billecart NF it spends over ten years relaxing in the cellars in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ before release. In terms of sophistication, elegance and unrivalled precision, this is a wine to buy and treasure. I raved about the 2007 Cuvée Louis earlier this year and this wine is made in a similar vein. This is a sensational vintage for Billecart and NF will outlive Louis given that it has more horsepower under the bonnet. Still a little youthful and closed, there is massive complexity here delivered in the most mesmerising sotto voce voice imaginable. I would love to see this wine in a few years but I think it will be a decade before ’07 NF fully blossoms. I am in complete awe as to how these wines are so fine and so laser-sighted in their youth. NF is a class apart. |
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Champagne | 1 | 20+ (MJ) | HK$1,370.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (20+)08NF was made from 83% Grands Crus and 17% de Premiers Crus: 60% Pinot Noir from the Premiers and Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay et Verzy); 40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Mesnil, Chouilly, Cramant, Vertus); 17% of the wines were vinified in oak barrels, and it was aged on its lees for 150 months; The dosage is 2.9 g/l, and it was disgorged in January 2022. This super-deep wine dwells low in the glass with weight and depth of delivery that is completely unhurried. Vinous, powerful and with a full spectrum of fruit and patisserie, it is remarkable just how little citrus and herb there is on the front end of this staggeringly impressive wine. It is more layered and exotic than any current release Champagne I can think of, and then when it seems as though the scene is set, everything changes instantly. The palate drops about three gears revealing arresting zestiness and tanginess that completely engulfs the senses. I learned that this cuvée’s release was delayed by nearly two years because the back end was so twitchy, nervy and excitable. As it turns out, the Billecart gurus made the right call here – this is an electrifying wine, and the finish shows that the potential here is incredible. I am lucky enough to have tasted the 1959 and the 1961 Billecart-Salmon vintage wines, among others, and the DNA and detail in this 2008 are near-identical. While the top half of this wine is showy, flamboyant and seductive, the lower half is firm, chiselled, rigid and breath-taking. |
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Champagne | 1 | 20+ (MJ) | HK$7,525.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (20+)08NF was made from 83% Grands Crus and 17% de Premiers Crus: 60% Pinot Noir from the Premiers and Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay et Verzy); 40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Mesnil, Chouilly, Cramant, Vertus); 17% of the wines were vinified in oak barrels, and it was aged on its lees for 150 months; The dosage is 2.9 g/l, and it was disgorged in January 2022. This super-deep wine dwells low in the glass with weight and depth of delivery that is completely unhurried. Vinous, powerful and with a full spectrum of fruit and patisserie, it is remarkable just how little citrus and herb there is on the front end of this staggeringly impressive wine. It is more layered and exotic than any current release Champagne I can think of, and then when it seems as though the scene is set, everything changes instantly. The palate drops about three gears revealing arresting zestiness and tanginess that completely engulfs the senses. I learned that this cuvée’s release was delayed by nearly two years because the back end was so twitchy, nervy and excitable. As it turns out, the Billecart gurus made the right call here – this is an electrifying wine, and the finish shows that the potential here is incredible. I am lucky enough to have tasted the 1959 and the 1961 Billecart-Salmon vintage wines, among others, and the DNA and detail in this 2008 are near-identical. While the top half of this wine is showy, flamboyant and seductive, the lower half is firm, chiselled, rigid and breath-taking. |
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Champagne | 1 | 20+ (MJ) | HK$6,980.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (20+)08NF was made from 83% Grands Crus and 17% de Premiers Crus: 60% Pinot Noir from the Premiers and Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay et Verzy); 40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Mesnil, Chouilly, Cramant, Vertus); 17% of the wines were vinified in oak barrels, and it was aged on its lees for 150 months; The dosage is 2.9 g/l, and it was disgorged in January 2022. This super-deep wine dwells low in the glass with weight and depth of delivery that is completely unhurried. Vinous, powerful and with a full spectrum of fruit and patisserie, it is remarkable just how little citrus and herb there is on the front end of this staggeringly impressive wine. It is more layered and exotic than any current release Champagne I can think of, and then when it seems as though the scene is set, everything changes instantly. The palate drops about three gears revealing arresting zestiness and tanginess that completely engulfs the senses. I learned that this cuvée’s release was delayed by nearly two years because the back end was so twitchy, nervy and excitable. As it turns out, the Billecart gurus made the right call here – this is an electrifying wine, and the finish shows that the potential here is incredible. I am lucky enough to have tasted the 1959 and the 1961 Billecart-Salmon vintage wines, among others, and the DNA and detail in this 2008 are near-identical. While the top half of this wine is showy, flamboyant and seductive, the lower half is firm, chiselled, rigid and breath-taking. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) | HK$13,245.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (98)This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$9,880.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2005 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is sublime. Silky and understated, the 2005 is a model of class. The mousse alone is utterly captivating. Dried pear, gentle hints of spice, dried flowers and mint are some of the many notes that grace the 2005. In this vintage, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is quite soft and medium in body, a Champagne of refinement more than power. Orchard fruit, white flowers and bright saline undertones frame the long, very pure finish. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) | HK$3,175.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) | HK$9,300.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19.5+ (MJ) | HK$10,260.00 | |||||
Matthew Jukes (19.5+)Oak constantly forms a vital role in the kaleidoscopic wine, and the 2007 vintage was fermented in 15-20-year-old oak barrels with gentle lees contact, building fascinating depth and complexity while retaining the riveting signature minerality of the LCSH terroir. As you would expect, each vintage release has its personality, yet there is an indelible character linking every wine from this monopole and joyously present in the 2007. Funnily enough, I was privileged to taste the 2002 vintage earlier in the year, and it was singing. With the freshness of an epic Champagne and the palate complexity of a sensational Burgundy, it is so rare to taste wines that combine both talents to perfection. As it opened in the glass, over a couple of hours, it never stopped shape-shifting and evolving. While 2007 shows a much younger and more linear palate, it is built along precisely the same guidelines. The nose is show-stopping, all-enveloping, and effortlessly graceful, and the palate follows this theme. Serene fruit notes expand and contract as the flavours wash over your senses; there is already much to admire. Of course, the finish is straight-jacketed and controlling; after all, this is the Li-ion cell of power that will propel this wine to greatness. Interestingly, it is clear that after only 16 years of life, this wine is built for the long haul. Still, it will not follow the path of some Champagnes who start their lives packed with intensity and muscle only for it to be eaten up over time, leaving a weaker version of flavour that clings onto life. 2007 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is leaner, fitter, chiselled, and toned. It is modelled with stamina and grace in equal measure, and so while you can drink it now and marvel at its wonder, you will be greeted with a very similar and no doubt ravishingly enticing wine ten or even twenty years down the track. |
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As a fine wine connoisseur would attest, choosing the exquisite BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 heralds a rich encounter with exceptional French winemaking mastery. Crafted within the celebrated Terrasses du Larzac region, the 2020 production encapsulates the desirable balance of structure and aromatic depth characteristic of these vineyards. BiNaume, the innovative collective producer, ensures an eco-friendly approach predicated on sustainable viticulture and traditional crafting methods without the use of chemical additives in any facet. Tasting the BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is akin to embarking on a sensory discovery, revealing layers of white fruit aromas seamlessly interwoven with suave citrus hints and a remarkable mineral edge. Its balanced, salivating palate is underscored by profound nuances of Mediterranean herbs and spices. With its undeniable charm and singular vivacity, BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is a harmonious testament to the grandeur of organic French wines. |
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Indulge in the exquisite BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2022, a compelling embodiment of artisanal wine making skill. Produced amid the enchanting vineyards of Loire Valley, France, this wine encapsulates the vitality of its terroir. A testament to the mastery of small scale producers, BiNaume showcases organic and biodynamic practises, resulting in delightful harmony between the vine and its environment. The BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2022 is a vibrant expression of Chenin Blanc, the signature grape of the region. Lively and pure, it moulds green apple, citrus and delicate floral tones into a symphony of flavours. Using traditional vinification methods, including bottling without filtering, each sip of this enticing white offers an exhilarating journey for the discerning palate. Notorious for its longevity, this wine can be savoured upon release or matured for a deeply complex experience. Revel in the sophisticated charms of BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2022, an enviable addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,200.00 | |||||
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Bitouzet Prieur Meursault Clos Cromin 2018 is an exquisite Burgundy white crafted by Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, a distinguished vineyard renowned for producing wines of stellar quality in Volnay and Meursault, France. Taking advantage of its exceptional south-east exposure, Meursault's 'Clos Cromin' microclimate allows the hand-harvested Chardonnay to display rich aromatic complexity. Traditional vinification is painstakingly followed, with gentle pressing and aging in oak barrels, 20%-25% of which are new, to enhance structure and balance. The result is a wine boasting intense aromas of yellow fruits, butter, vanilla and brioche. The Bitouzet Prieur Meursault Clos Cromin 2018 offers a sumptuous, harmonious palate, underscored by an enchanting minerality and a lively acidity, leading to a lingering finish. This jewel in the Bitouzet-Prieur portfolio truly encapsulates the Timeless elegance and sophistication of fine French Burgundy whites, worthy of the most discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$6,280.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru is more hesitant on the nose compared to the Meursault-Charmes, touches of wax resin and crushed stone, a little jasmine, quite tight on the finish. Like others I am just missing a sense of tension and mineralité here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$3,305.00 | |||||
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Considered one of the finest French red wines, Bitouzet Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020 marvelously reflects the pedigree of its Burgundian soil. Cultivated by the renowned Bitouzet-Prieur estate, situated within the grand terroir of Volnay in Burgundy, this exceptional Pinot Noir comes from the revered Caillerets parcel, known for its limestone-rich soil. Despite the adversity of the prior vintage, the 2020 crop formed a wine of profound depth and complexity. This awe-inspiring wine displays a fascinating harmony of dense fruit, earthy minerals, and robust structure, expressing layers of red and black berry notes, underpinned by a journey of savoury earthiness and smooth tannin. Matured meticulously in seasoned oak barrels, the Bitouzet Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020 offers an unparalleled tasting experience. This one is for true connoisseurs who appreciate exquisite craftsmanship. |
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