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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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$925.00 | |||||
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Tertre de la Mouleyre 2021 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux craftsmanship, meticulously crafted in the esteemed Médoc region. Handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from sustainably managed vineyards undergo traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ensuring the preservation of their nuanced flavours. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting elegant tannins and a harmonious complexity. Produced by Château Mouleyre, a family-owned estate with a legacy spanning over three generations, Tertre de la Mouleyre 2021 showcases a deep ruby hue with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice. On the palate, it delivers a balanced structure, refined acidity, and a lingering finish, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking both elegance and depth. This vintage not only highlights the meticulous vineyard practices but also the unwavering commitment to quality that Château Mouleyre is renowned for worldwide. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$940.00 | |||||
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The Tertre de la Mouleyre 2022 epitomises refined Bordeaux artistry, meticulously crafted in the heart of the Médoc region. Produced by the esteemed Château de la Mouleyre, this vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes, handpicked from prime vineyard parcels. The grapes undergo gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving their pure fruit character before being aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. This meticulous process imparts subtle vanilla and spice nuances, enhancing the wine’s complexity. On the nose, Tertre de la Mouleyre 2022 unveils rich aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar, intertwined with delicate floral hints. The palate is elegantly structured, offering velvety tannins and a balanced acidity that lead to a prolonged, savoury finish. This exceptional vintage reflects Château de la Mouleyre’s dedication to quality and terroir expression, making Tertre de la Mouleyre 2022 a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) | HK$27,460.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98)A sensational effort, Tertre Roteboeuf’s 2005, along with the 2000, is one of the most profound wines made by Francois Mitjavile. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a stunning perfume of sweet black currants, jammy cherries, licorice, and spice. Full-bodied and opulent with high, but remarkably sweet, velvety tannins as well as a stunning texture and a finish that lasts nearly a minute, this prodigious St.-Emilion should be drinkable in 3-4 years, and last for two decades or more. Kudos to the proprietor. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95.0 | HK$8,140.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 11 | 97 (JD) | HK$2,173.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2010 Château Tertre Roteboeuf showed beautifully, with a pure, layered, incredibly elegant profile. The classic Mitjavile style of cassis, darker raspberries, white chocolate, and smoky, tobacco notes are all present, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, seamless, layered mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and a great finish. It's just now showing some secondary evolution, and I suspect it has another two decades of prime drinking ahead of it. Drink 2025-2045. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-93 (VN (ID)) | HK$9,730.00 | |||||
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (90-93)Deep ruby-red. Intense aromas of red cherry, coffee and mocha. Spicy and sweet, with ripe red fruit, cassis and mocha flavors that come across as tighter and less immediately sexy than in most vintages. Finishes smooth and long, with very good clarity and cut. This will need plenty of time to develop more creamy flesh, but it's yet another outstanding Le Tertre Roeteboeuf in the making. For the first time in years, owner François Mitjaville showed this wine before his Cote de Bourg property Roc de Cambes, which, though less complex, is just as voluptuous a wine in 2011 as its much more famous stablemate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN (AG)) | HK$10,460.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)The 2016 Tertre-Rôteboeuf is flat-out stunning and also one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses remarkable depth and intensity from the very first taste. The 2016 is exotic, full-throttle and unapologetically hedonistic. At times, Tertre-Rôteboeuf can be a bit rough around the edges, but the 2016 is totally sublime. In a world in which so many wines are copycats, Tertre-Rôteboeuf is an original. And the 2016 is a great, emotionally moving Tertre-Rôteboeuf. This is a magnificent effort1 from François and Nina Mitjavile. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) | HK$7,820.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Tertre-Rôteboeuf is once again one of the wines of the year. Deep, unctuous and concentrated, the 2017 is wonderfully rich from start to finish. Inky dark cherry, chocolate, licorice and cloves all open up in the glass. The 2017 is going to need a few years to soften, as the tannins are pretty imposing, and yet all the elements are in place for it to develop into a great wine. Tertre-Rôteboeuf remains one of the most distinctive wines in all of Bordeaux. Wow. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (JD) | HK$16,245.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97-99)The 2018 Tertre Roteboeuf is another powerful, opulent wine from this estate that reminds me a little of the 2005 with its density and tannic structure. Cassis, graphite, black raspberries, and tons of classy oak all emerge from this full-bodied beauty that has tons of fruit and texture, a stacked mid-palate, and a big finish. It’s a massive, sumptuous, and lavishly oaked and fruited wine that’s going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for 25-30 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (JD) | HK$4,635.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97-99)The 2018 Tertre Roteboeuf is another powerful, opulent wine from this estate that reminds me a little of the 2005 with its density and tannic structure. Cassis, graphite, black raspberries, and tons of classy oak all emerge from this full-bodied beauty that has tons of fruit and texture, a stacked mid-palate, and a big finish. It’s a massive, sumptuous, and lavishly oaked and fruited wine that’s going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for 25-30 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$6,035.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a terrific success from the Mitjaville family. This amphitheatrical vineyard on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, planted with low, cordon-trained vines, has delivered a striking wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of violets, cigar box, sweet spices and loamy soil. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and lively acids, it will richly reward a decade and more of bottle age. Interestingly, proprietor François Mitjaville contended that 2019's distribution of rainfall had tended to invert the usual stylistic distinction between Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes, his wine from the Côtes de Bourg; yet, on the day of our tasting, geology trumped weather, because as usual the former was more sensual, the latter blockier and more structured. |
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