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 | 4 | - | HK$39,785.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$41,800.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs Gain 1er Cru has a gorgeous, quite saline, chalky bouquet that offers praline and light lemon curd aromas. The palate is well balanced with touches of walnut and nutmeg filtering though the citrus fruit, and quite Meursault-like toward the spicy finish, which lingers long in the mouth. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$2,800.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$15,165.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Saint-Aubin En L’Ébaupin, which comes from a steep slope that tends to become very cool at night, has a well defined, crushed stone and white flower scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, good weight with seductive almond and yellow plum notes surfacing on the finish. Long and spicy, stem ginger aftertaste here - excellent. This is one of Sébastien Caillat’s favourite wines at this early stage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$4,220.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) | HK$1,650.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)Bright and vivid with blackcurrants, dried flowers and hints of spice to the energetic fruit. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and a long finish. Very well done. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) | HK$1,110.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)Persistant tiny bubbles, aromas of lemon pie, lemon curd and a touch of herb and flint. In the mouth, it’s warm and generous. Clementine, grapefruit and pear, with bright swirling acidity. Balanced with a creaminess on the clean finish. Very good value. The blend is 60% Chenin, 20% Chardonnay and 20% Cabernet Franc. Spends 2 years on the lees, with11 grams dosage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$8,050.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (RVF) | HK$5,405.00 | |||||
LaRVF (95)Nez puissant et raffiné, belle maturité et grande race, bouche superbe, étoffée, dense, charnue, du gras et beaucoup de longueur demandera à s'affiner, mais possède un potentiel de garde indéniable. Grosse maturité. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (WS) | HK$2,875.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (94)There's a great dark color to this, with intense aromas of cedar, wood, new leather and crushed blackberry. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and a firm, powerful palate. Long and mouthpuckering. A muscular baby. Best after 2015. 18,750 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95 (WE) | HK$10,340.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (95)94-96 Barrel sample. Lots of new wood here, maybe too dominant. But it is a stage, because the fruit weight is also there to give a wine of considerable complexity, dry and solid. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WE) | HK$785.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (95)94-96 Barrel sample. Lots of new wood here, maybe too dominant. But it is a stage, because the fruit weight is also there to give a wine of considerable complexity, dry and solid. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 95 (WE) | HK$4,035.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (95)94-96 Barrel sample. Lots of new wood here, maybe too dominant. But it is a stage, because the fruit weight is also there to give a wine of considerable complexity, dry and solid. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) | HK$7,000.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2010 Langoa-Barton has a very pure and quite intense bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and star anis aromas that are typically Langoa. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, impressive body and grip with a liquorice-tinged, saline finish that maybe just lacks a little flesh and needs more on the aftertaste. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. |
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