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 | 95 (DC) | HK$2,965.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)Sweet dark fruits on the nose, like black cherry jam with lovely touches of Cabernet Franc apparent in the herbal, perfumed nuances. Super soft and succulent, this is rich and concentrated but delivered in a velvet glove - sculpted. Clearly powerful with a dark core of black fruits but with such an appealingly smooth texture and lift all the way through. Freshness is key here and this has a cooling mint, liquorice and mineral aspect from start to finish. Svelte and supple, this has structure and sophistication. A classy, well made wine. Easy to recommend. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 95 (DC) | HK$5,605.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)Sweet dark fruits on the nose, like black cherry jam with lovely touches of Cabernet Franc apparent in the herbal, perfumed nuances. Super soft and succulent, this is rich and concentrated but delivered in a velvet glove - sculpted. Clearly powerful with a dark core of black fruits but with such an appealingly smooth texture and lift all the way through. Freshness is key here and this has a cooling mint, liquorice and mineral aspect from start to finish. Svelte and supple, this has structure and sophistication. A classy, well made wine. Easy to recommend. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JS) | HK$3,430.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 94 (JS) | HK$5,785.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$2,735.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$4,875.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (JS) | HK$2,855.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94 (JS) | HK$6,070.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (JS) | HK$2,785.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)A rich and chewy red ith lots of blackberry, chocolate, nutmeg and hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with lots of tannins, too. Needs time to soften. Extracted, but will come true with bottle age. From organically grown grapes. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$3,475.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Very fresh and fine with a medium body and silky, delicate tannins. Bright raspberry, blackberry, citrus and light hazelnut notes. Bright and crunchy finish. Creamy and beautiful. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$2,205.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Very fresh and fine with a medium body and silky, delicate tannins. Bright raspberry, blackberry, citrus and light hazelnut notes. Bright and crunchy finish. Creamy and beautiful. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$4,200.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Very fresh and fine with a medium body and silky, delicate tannins. Bright raspberry, blackberry, citrus and light hazelnut notes. Bright and crunchy finish. Creamy and beautiful. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$3,400.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Very fresh and fine with a medium body and silky, delicate tannins. Bright raspberry, blackberry, citrus and light hazelnut notes. Bright and crunchy finish. Creamy and beautiful. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$6,195.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Very fresh and fine with a medium body and silky, delicate tannins. Bright raspberry, blackberry, citrus and light hazelnut notes. Bright and crunchy finish. Creamy and beautiful. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$2,870.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very linear and fine-tannined with a salty and white pepper character. Racy and chewy tannins but not overdone. Really spicy. Tight and focused. Fresh. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$5,530.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very linear and fine-tannined with a salty and white pepper character. Racy and chewy tannins but not overdone. Really spicy. Tight and focused. Fresh. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$7,145.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very linear and fine-tannined with a salty and white pepper character. Racy and chewy tannins but not overdone. Really spicy. Tight and focused. Fresh. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Rhone | 3 | 92 (VN) | HK$1,795.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Shimmering ruby. Expressive, mineral-accented red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of garrigue and pungent flowers. Energetic and focused on the palate, offering sappy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become deeper and sweeter as the wine unfolds. Juicy and sharply focused, displaying strong, spicy lift on the long penetrating finish, which features harmonious tannins and repeating florality. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) | HK$1,025.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2008 Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse is evolving into one of the standout wines of the vintage. From a modest showing in barrel, it seemed to improve when I last tasted it in 2012 and now at a decade old, it has upped the ante further. Intense wild strawberry and blackberry notes struck through with minerals and graphite, all beautifully defined and immediately take you aback and yet you know there is much more to come. The palate is very well balanced with a firm but not imposing structure. The acidity is beautifully judged and it counterbalances the impressive fruit concentration, whilst there is a killer sorbet-like freshness on the finish that leaves the mouth tingling. Sometimes this Saint Émilion can surpass your expectations and whilst the 2008 might not be as spectacular as the 1990, it is one of the hidden gems of the vintage. (Tasted at the château.) |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (JA) | HK$27,580.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Intense and concentrated, with muscular but velvety tannins, a ton of limestone-induced slate and pumice stone juice that kicks in after a few moments. Nowhere near at the perfect drinking window, this was the second year with Nicolas Thienpont, and his more concentrated style, together with the natural impact of the vintage, means you need patience, but it's a wine I'd be willing to get on. There are delicate floral notes underneath the black fruits, and a salted cracker finish. Bernard Oizeau cellar master, yields of 21hl/h. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94+ (WA) | HK$5,775.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94+)Another brilliant wine of great nobility and finesse, the 2011 Beausejour-Duffau reveals a saturated chalky minerality as well as plenty of blue and black fruits, and fabulous precision and purity. It possesses a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a distinctive/singular style only possessed by the greatest wines. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades. It promises to be one of the longest lived wines of the vintage. At 14.7% alcohol, this is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. |
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