France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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The Joseph Colin St Aubin 1er Cru Sous Roche Dumay 2020 is an expertly crafted French white wine from the renowned Burgundy wine region. Born out of meticulous care and traditional winemaking, this vintage embodies the natural finesse of Chardonnay. The revered Joseph Colin, product of a prestigious winemaking lineage, has graced this vintage with a Michel Colin-Deleger’s sense of harmony and proportion. The skilled Viticulture tailored to individual parcels means each bottle symbolises the intrinsic nature of its terroir, further encapsulated by 16 months maturation in French oak barrels.
Bright minerality mingles with notes of citrus fruits and white flowers, offering an exquisitely balanced palate. Displaying Burgundy's classic aromatic complexity and buttery richness, the Joseph Colin St Aubin 1er Cru Sous Roche Dumay 2020 is a stellar illustration of Colin's impeccably refined winemaking style.
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Delve into the layers of elegance with the Joseph Colin St Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou 2020. Born in the world-renowned Burgundy region of France, this exquisite wine is a testament to Colin's meticulous attention to detail and passion for authenticity. Expect a symphony of delicate minerality balanced by an electrifying acidity, a characteristic inherent to the calcareous terroir this chardonnay calls home.
You'll find the essence of hand-picked, perfectly ripe grapes with a touch of oak derived from a calculated ageing in French barrels. Framing a realm between richness and finesse, this fine wine captures the Collins family's pioneering spirit perfectly. Undeniable quality shines from the first taste, a result of the precision and dedication employed by Colin in strictly controlled yields, minimal intervention, and instinctive winemaking. Discover the captivating elegance of the Joseph Colin St Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou 2020 today.
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(12x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Sur Le Sentier du Clou 1er Cru is very much closed for business on the nose despite rigorous coaxing. Not coming out to play! The palate is fresh on the entry with a keen bead of acidity. Racy and slightly more malic than its peers, it gently fans out towards the finish with a dash of lemongrass brightening the close. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$9,100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Sur Le Sentier du Clou 1er Cru is very much closed for business on the nose despite rigorous coaxing. Not coming out to play! The palate is fresh on the entry with a keen bead of acidity. Racy and slightly more malic than its peers, it gently fans out towards the finish with a dash of lemongrass brightening the close. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$2,660.00 -
The Joseph Colin St Aubin Compendium 2018 is an exceptional white Burgundy from a highly celebrated producer. Sourced from plots within the St Aubin appellation of France's wine-rich region Burgundy, this Chardonnay-based beauty encapsulates a marriage of limestone earthiness and keen minerality. The terroir, coupled with meticulous vinification efforts, indeed make this offering a compelling compendium of the 2018 vintage.
Joseph Colin's traditional methods, using petite cosecha with natural yeast fermentations in stainless steel vats, result in an expressive and intricate wine. The 11-month maturation on lees contributes to its complexity and refinement. Joseph Colin St Aubin Compendium 2018 delivers citrus scented aromas layered with crisp pear and subtle floral nuances, followed by a deeply textured palate of sumptuous fruit and unquestionable elegance.
An investment in Joseph Colin St Aubin Compendium 2018 offers a rare opportunity to experience the epitome of fine Burgundy. Savour the eloquent whispers of terroir and vintage that resonate in each bottle of this distinguished white.
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(6x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (90)
Aromas of pear, white flowers, fresh mint and almonds introduce the 2022 Saint-Aubin Compendium, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's suave, vibrant and charming. It's produced from parcels dotted all over the appellation.HK$2,070.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)
7 plots, covering two sectors picked at different times. Clean, clear-cut fruit, chiselled, a lime note in the background, but clearly ripe enough fruit throughout. Slightly saline to finish. This is rather fine in its understated style. Drink from 2026-2029.HK$1,760.00 -
(3x150cl) 2014Wine Advocate (94)
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru les Clos as picked on September 17 and has the highest alcohol degree and still is a modest 13.3%. The nose is quite complex and cohesive with yellow flowers and honeysuckle, a touch of granite underneath. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, more weight and fruit intensity than the Vaudésir, and then it fans out with confidence towards the finish with some lovely candied orange peel notes. This is a superb Les Clos with a long future ahead.HK$5,425.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru, which comes from 1.3ha of 37-year-old vine and sees 12 months in used barrels, has an attractive bouquet of white chocolate, almond and crushed stone, discreet white flower notes emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with lime and lemon peel, less honeyed in texture compared to the Vaudésir but with a more saline finish. Could it benefit from more tension? Maybe, but it is in keeping with the style of the vintage and is certainly well crafted.HK$4,425.00 -
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Vinous (92)
The 2018 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru sees 12 months in used oak barrel. It has a generous bouquet of white flowers, yellow plum and touches of orange pith and crushed stone. The palate is well balanced, presenting lime and orange pith on the entry; good weight and density here. Touches of dill and white pepper furnish a complex finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.HK$3,560.00 -
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Burghound (92-94)
A distinctly floral nose also possesses plenty of complexity in the form of citrus zest, pear and apple nuances. There is strikingly good volume to the seductively textured broad-shouldered flavors thanks to the abundant level of dry extract, all wrapped in a wonderfully intense, balanced, precise and persistent finish that is both dry and quite saline. This should also be superb in time though note that this will require patience.HK$21,895.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 1995 Beaune Clos Des Mouches, tasted for the third time (once out of barrel, once out of bottle in the United States, and again at the firm's headquarters in Beaune), is truly delicious. Medium-to-dark ruby-colored (hints of purple are still present on the rim), this wine displays roses, violets, black raspberries, and cherries on the nose and a medium-to-full-bodied, silky, complex, and gorgeously-balanced personality. Its flavor profile is packed with intense cherries, strawberries, and minerals which linger in its prodigious finish.HK$9,560.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008Wine Enthusiast (94)
The aromas of smoky new wood follow through to the wood flavors on the palate. However, it's the powerful sweet black cherry and red berry fruit flavors, layered with fruit tannins and acidity, that are driving this impressive wine. For aging at least six years.HK$9,000.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
The Drouhins' holding in this famous Premier Cru is split equally between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but it's generally the latter I prefer. This is quite a rich Clos des Mouches, that's combines flavours of Meursault and Corton-Charlemagne, but that;s no bad thing. Dense and concentrated with fresh acidity and slight grapeskin phenolics.HK$13,505.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Despite being in its infancy, there is a lot to love about this already: perhaps the nose is reticent, but the palate has beautiful crunchy cherry and cranberry fruit with just a touch of black olive on the finish. There's dark chocolate and lovely hedgerow notes too, giving plenty of interest beyond fruit. Certainly not at its best just yet, but full of promise.HK$5,053.00 -
(3x150cl) 2018Jancis Robinson (17)
Deep cherry red. Ripe and dark-red fruits and some savoury spice. Lovely dark mineral character yet still has deep fruit. Some oak sweetness and spice on the palate and this needs to die back. But the fruit is beautifully pure and the tannins fine and dry. Dry but surprisingly silky already.HK$6,585.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Deep cherry red. Ripe and dark-red fruits and some savoury spice. Lovely dark mineral character yet still has deep fruit. Some oak sweetness and spice on the palate and this needs to die back. But the fruit is beautifully pure and the tannins fine and dry. Dry but surprisingly silky already.HK$4,080.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
As with the white version, they pick this vineyard over several days. Final blend in tank, to be bottled by mid February 2021. Big and broad on the nose with heady, flattering, ‘sweet’ perfume. Lovely freshness and juiciness too. Clos des Mouches is always meant to be delicate. Lovely polish and very easy to like. Already quite approachableHK$5,435.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Beaune Clos des Mouches 1er Cru, which comes from deeper soils than the Beaune Grèves, has a mixture of red and black fruit and is a touch more expressive with a discrete marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, very layered with a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. This is one of the finest Clos des Mouches that I have tasted.HK$6,035.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Beautiful nose of wild raspberries, cherries, sandalwood, cloves, orange fruit and cardamom. So harmonious on the palate, with very fine, seamless tannins and fresh acidity, all integrated. Medium-bodied, long and full of energy. Drink or hold.HK$6,050.00 -
James Suckling (98)
The iodine, blackberry and rose-stem character comes through clearly. Plenty of fruit and depth. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that caress the palate and provide endless flavors of Indian spices, flint, nutmeg and light crust. Such refinement and integrity. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.HK$6,300.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (94)
Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Very pure, cooler aromas of lime zest, fresh flowers, white pepper and minerals, plus a hint of tropical fruits; wonderfully complex but youthfully subdued. Rich, silky and savory; chewy and salty in the way of the best 2014s but not at all thick or extreme despite the tiny yield. With its strong iodiney crushed-stone minerality, this sappy wine really dances on the palate and stains the mouth on the very long, floral, slowly building aftertaste. There's something almost Montrachet-like about this baby, and it should be long-lived. (8 h/h; 3.3 pH; 3.75 g/l acidity; the tiny yield was due to hail)HK$1,620.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Tasted from bottle, Drouhin's 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc is showing very well, offering up aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest that are still quite youthfully marked by a generous application of buttery new oak that experience shows will integrate nicely with a little age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with racy underlying acids, a fragrant core of fruit and a long, penetrating finish. This is a very elegant, aromatic rendition of this emblematic Drouhin cuvée.HK$10,110.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru, which has been produced by Drouhin since 1928, comes from six separately aged parcels. Drouhin mentioned that quite a few barrels were deselected from this vineyard and blended into the Côte de Beaune Blanc. This possesses an intense bouquet with subtle scents of almond, praline and pressed white flower aromas. The palate is taut and linear on the entry, featuring lovely orange pith and apricot notes and hints of tangerine and white chocolate toward the gorgeous, pure finish. Wonderful.HK$7,155.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru, which is a selection from six different tries through the vineyard, has an intense nose, slightly Alsace-like in style thanks to a hint of linseed oil intermingling with yellow plum and orange blossom. The palate is well balanced with a tensile opening. Lovely orange pith and nectarine notes here. Not a voluminous wine, but very focused on the finish. Excellent.HK$7,965.00
