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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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) | HK$5,405.00 | |||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru includes one-third whole bunch. It has an intense, detailed bouquet of red currant, touches of iodine and pressed iris aromas gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and beautifully judged acidity. So harmonious and silky in texture that you almost do not notice the persistence on the finish. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (WA) | HK$9,340.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru la Perrière, from purchased grapes, has an intense, granitic bouquet that is quite serious and austere, but you cannot deny the delineation here. The palate is marked by dark berry fruit, loganberry and bilberry, well judged acidity and a silky smooth finish that embraces the 25% new oak. This is a very seductive Gevrey. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) | HK$6,425.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru la Perrière comes from purchased grapes, although Laurent Lignier controls the vineyard that is in its first year of conversion to biodynamie. It has a perfumed and floral bouquet with red cherries, redcurrant and crushed strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent red berry fruit, tensile from the beginning with fine tannin and a pointed sorbet-fresh finish. This is very fine and may well eclipse the excellent 2014 la Perrière. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (WA) | HK$3,695.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90+)Lignier's 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées is showing nicely in bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of plums, cassis, sweet soil tones, licorice, dark chocolate and spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and muscular, it's concentrated and tightly wound, with a chassis of rich, powdery tannins and a lively spine of acidity. This will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - | HK$3,590.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$3,135.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 6 | 89-91 (WA) | HK$3,465.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Regnard (négoce) bursts with aromas of plums, peonies, warm spices and soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's charming and vibrant, with powdery tannins and a long, sapid finish. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$3,302.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$10,005.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$12,105.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-97 (VN) | HK$12,125.00 | |||||
Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, which comes from purchased fruit, has a little more complexity than the Charmes-Chambertin, perhaps a touch more mineralité and florality. The palate is very well balanced with a sensual texture, beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Gentle grip towards the finish, I admire this fans out and makes an impression. Classy. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - | HK$2,800.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$2,025.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$9,700.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-96 (IB) | HK$3,990.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)5 Star Wine. Dense black purple, while the nose is completely stunning from the first sniff. Grand cru territory for me. Perfectly on the cusp of red and black fruit, an explosion on the palate, now slightly darker in fruit, and with a little interior pepperiness, succulent and spicy at the same time, and very long. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 | HK$9,445.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,005.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 5 | - | HK$3,485.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 5 | 90-92 (WA) | HK$3,925.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)A cuvée that's purchased as wine for Lignier's négociant business, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet (négoce) offers up aromas of cherries, sweet berries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and charming, with tangy acids, powdery tannins and a saline finish, it's a fine complement to the range. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$7,495.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has a tender bouquet with red berry fruit, crushed limestone and rose petal aromas, more Chambolle-like than Morey. The palate is quite rich and generous, nicely structured, sweet towards the finish that manages to disguise the 14.7° alcohol. If you desire one of Domaine Hubert Lignier’s more heady 2019s then this is the place to come. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) | HK$5,615.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,080.00 | |||||

