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 | 90 (WE) | HK$6,575.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (90)89—91 Barrel sample. The second wine of La Mission Haut-Brion, this is spicy, full of fresh fruits, dominated by blackcurrants and berries. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87-89 (VN (ST)) | HK$3,770.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-89)(64% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 6% cabernet franc) Good medium ruby to the rim. Pure, enticing aromas of sweet, ripe black raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Supple, fruit-driven and easygoing, with juicy acidity giving a firm edge to the dark raspberry flavor. Not especially long but suave and tasty. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 96 (JS) | HK$12,475.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JS) | HK$5,170.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) | HK$4,695.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) | HK$2,945.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$5,995.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very powerful and tannic yet salty and savory. Full body, dense and chewy yet polished and bright. Great second wine from La Mission. Only 30% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | HK$7,325.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | HK$3,260.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-93 (JS) | HK$3,513.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)Quite tannic but in a very attractive way with blueberries, currants and spices. Medium-bodied, tight and chewy. Show tension and texture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$3,085.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)A solid second wine from La Mission with currants, blackberries and hints of fresh tobacco. Oyster shell as well. Full-bodied with firm and chewy yet fine-grained tannins. Driven and long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) | HK$4,815.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 96 (JD) | HK$3,360.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) | HK$2,840.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (DC) | HK$3,750.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) | HK$3,295.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$2,645.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$4,580.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$3,360.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 61 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$3,295.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$930.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Really fresh and linear with graphite, tar, berry and stone aromas and flavors. Medium and fine on the palate showing no heat or over-maturity. Attractive tannins at the end. 55.9% merlot, 35.4% cabernet sauvignon and 8.7% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (WA) | HK$2,655.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Opening with a gourmand and inviting bouquet of dark berries, cassis, mulberries and spices, the 2023 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion offers a juicy, round and supple palate framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Approachable yet well structured, it concludes with a long, fresh finish. This is a convincing success in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) | HK$2,505.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Opening with a gourmand and inviting bouquet of dark berries, cassis, mulberries and spices, the 2023 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion offers a juicy, round and supple palate framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Approachable yet well structured, it concludes with a long, fresh finish. This is a convincing success in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$2,185.00 | |||||

