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 | 6 | 95-96 (JS) | HK$2,135.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95-96)Absolutely beautiful with blackberry, walnut, crushed-stone and lavender character. It’s full-bodied and very layered with ultra fine tannins and an extremely long finish. Really well done for the vintage. Best in a long time. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (JD) | HK$3,115.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)Showing better from bottle than barrels, the 2021 Château Lagrange has a healthy ruby/purple hue to go with a gorgeous nose of blackcurrants, violets, chalky minerality, and graphite. It's rich, medium-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It's a seriously impressive, layered, concentrated 2021 with tons to love. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged 21 months in 50% new barrels. Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 15+. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JD) | HK$2,135.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)Showing better from bottle than barrels, the 2021 Château Lagrange has a healthy ruby/purple hue to go with a gorgeous nose of blackcurrants, violets, chalky minerality, and graphite. It's rich, medium-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It's a seriously impressive, layered, concentrated 2021 with tons to love. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged 21 months in 50% new barrels. Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 15+. |
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Bordeaux | 41 | 93 (JD) | HK$1,965.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)Showing better from bottle than barrels, the 2021 Château Lagrange has a healthy ruby/purple hue to go with a gorgeous nose of blackcurrants, violets, chalky minerality, and graphite. It's rich, medium-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It's a seriously impressive, layered, concentrated 2021 with tons to love. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged 21 months in 50% new barrels. Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 15+. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 96 (JA) | HK$1,900.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Continuing a run of exceptional vintages where everything seems to be going right at this property. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it comes across in the sleek black fruits and peony character, very much floral and finessed. Good stuff, this is impressive, enjoyable, very St Julien and very good. 50% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Mathieu Bordes director since 2013. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) | HK$4,520.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Continuing a run of exceptional vintages where everything seems to be going right at this property. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it comes across in the sleek black fruits and peony character, very much floral and finessed. Good stuff, this is impressive, enjoyable, very St Julien and very good. 50% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Mathieu Bordes director since 2013. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) | HK$2,195.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Continuing a run of exceptional vintages where everything seems to be going right at this property. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it comes across in the sleek black fruits and peony character, very much floral and finessed. Good stuff, this is impressive, enjoyable, very St Julien and very good. 50% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Mathieu Bordes director since 2013. |
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Lagrange
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Bordeaux | - | 95 (VN (AG)) |
HK$3,733 - HK$4,433 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Lagrange is just as impressive as it was from barrel. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. This bright, sculpted Saint-Julien delivers on so many levels. In this tasting, it is exceptionally polished, vibrant and expressive. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95 (VN (AG)) | HK$2,020.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Lagrange is just as impressive as it was from barrel. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. This bright, sculpted Saint-Julien delivers on so many levels. In this tasting, it is exceptionally polished, vibrant and expressive. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
HK$3,733 - HK$4,433 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Lagrange is just as impressive as it was from barrel. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. This bright, sculpted Saint-Julien delivers on so many levels. In this tasting, it is exceptionally polished, vibrant and expressive. |
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Bordeaux | 117 | 95 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,910.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Lagrange is just as impressive as it was from barrel. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. This bright, sculpted Saint-Julien delivers on so many levels. In this tasting, it is exceptionally polished, vibrant and expressive. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$950.00 | |||||
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The Lagrange Pomerol 2012 epitomises the finesse and depth characteristic of this esteemed appellation. Harvested from meticulously tended Merlot and Cabernet Franc vineyards nestled in the heart of Pomerol, Château Lagrange employs traditional vinification techniques combined with modern precision. The 2012 vintage benefited from an impeccable growing season, allowing grapes to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. Post-fermentation, the wine was aged in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle tannins and complex aroma profiles. Under the stewardship of a renowned winemaker, Lagrange Pomerol 2012 reveals layers of dark cherry, plum, and truffle, underpinned by elegant notes of cedar and spice. This vintage showcases the producer’s commitment to excellence, resulting in a harmonious and lingering finish. A quintessential expression of Pomerol’s terroir, Lagrange Pomerol 2012 is poised to develop further with age, promising an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Sud Ouest | 1 | 97 (JD) | HK$5,450.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)The flagship from a 7-acre parcel in the estate vineyard, the 2016 Cahors Le Pigeonnier is another Pomerol look-alike with its beautiful bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, damp earth, white chocolate, and exotic spices. As with all these 2016s, it’s a ripe, powerful, opulent wine that doesn’t pull any punches, yet always stays balanced, elegant, and remarkably fresh. Made from 100% Malbec aged two years in new French oak, it builds beautifully with time in the glass, has a deep, layered mid-palate, and a blockbuster finish. It’s possibly the finest Cahors I’ve ever tasted and would pass undetected in a blind lineup of top Napa Cabernets. While it’s no doubt beautiful today, I suspect it will develop even more nuance and complexity with 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$3,105.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)Restrained, fresh lime, with a lot of chalk, acacia honey and a touch of strawberry and butter. Super-fine mousse, crisp acidity, medium to full body and a long, polished finish. 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay and chardonnay muscate. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 1 to 4g/L. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | HK$4,520.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Les 7 is a blend of the seven permitted varieties in Champagne, based on 2022 but with 60% reserve wines from a mini-solera that dates back to 2005. Dried apricot, marzipan, chamomile and lightly honeyed accents fill out the layers gracefully. There's a lot to admire in Les 7, starting with its understated complexity and dynamic energy. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JD) | HK$785.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94)From a single plot of western exposition and fermented and aged in barrels, the bright yellow 2019 Champagne Premiere Cru Blanc De Blancs Les Grandes Crayères Extra Brut is fresh and lifted with mineral character, offering notes of chalky freshness, bright lemon balm, delicate toasted incense, and fresh apple. Medium-bodied and focused, this age-worthy wine is all about its mineral texture and fine, focused mousse. There’s fantastic definition to the wine and a long persistence through the finish, with a hint of warmth. Angular and bright, it commands another couple of years in the cellar. The wood never feels heavy or even very noticeable at this point and will likely help to round this out if stored properly and given time. Drink 2025-2045. Disgorged November 2022. 2 grams per liter dosage. |
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Champagne | 4 | - | HK$2,670.00 | |||||
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Laherte Frères Les Grandes Crayeres 2020 exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of this esteemed Bordeaux estate. Sourced from premier terroirs within the Médoc region, the 2020 vintage benefits from optimal climate conditions, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varietals to fully express their character. In the vineyard, sustainable practices are employed, ensuring the integrity of the fruit. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months, imparting subtle complexity and refined tannins. The masterful blending by the Laherte Frères team results in a wine of remarkable depth, showcasing notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of spice. Renowned for their dedication to quality, Laherte Frères continues to uphold a legacy of excellence, making Les Grandes Crayeres 2020 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and elegance in their fine wine selection. |
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