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 | 2 | 92-95 (WS) | HK$3,115.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (92-95)Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Score range: 92-95 -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | HK$3,940.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)This was in a carafe for at least five hours before tasting, and is a good reminder that you should not be nervous to leave these in contact with oxygen - the architecture can easily hold the fruit. Pretty spicy overall, full of tannic grip, dark and plush plum and greengage fruits, sage, cinnamon and crayon. Delicious, such a great value wine, one of the 'open now' wines of the tasting, exactly what you hope for when heading towards this price point of wine, and so rarely get. |
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Bordeaux | 48 | 94 (JA) | HK$3,760.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94 (JA) | HK$1,765.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners. |
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Bordeaux | 29 | 92-93 (JS) | HK$1,835.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) | HK$1,980.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 92-93 (JS) | HK$1,270.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$2,745.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$2,180.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) | HK$2,499.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94)Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) | HK$1,215.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94)Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 94 (JD) | HK$1,315.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (94)Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (DC) | HK$2,460.00 | |||||
Decanter (93)Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 93 (DC) | HK$1,295.00 | |||||
Decanter (93)Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JA) | HK$2,610.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)This has punch and mouth-watering juicy acidities. Cheerful, enticiting, blackberry and loganberry fruits, and all is in place to add on further depth over ageing. There is rusticity that speaks of the vintage, but it is charming and this is easy to recommend. Another great vintage at Ormes de Pez, one of the value wines of the year. 45% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JD) | HK$2,965.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2022 Château Ormes De Pez is based on 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Rocking levels of black cherries, red plums, spicy wood, and tobacco all emerge from this round, medium to full-bodied, voluptuous, sexy 2022 that's already hard to resist. It's going to have at least two decades of longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 93-94 (JS) | HK$2,055.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
HK$1,102 - HK$1,309 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Alsace | 1 | - | HK$9,180.00 | |||||
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Showcasing Alsace's unparalleled ability to produce white wines of distinct character, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 is a true embodiment of terroir-expressive winemaking. From the hands of acclaimed wine-grower André Ostertag, this organic and biodynamically-farmed wine is expertly crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on the south-east facing slopes of the Zellberg vineyard. Unique to its geographical origin, this masterpiece stands out with its refined balance of supple roundness, subtle minerality, and vibrant acidity. Displaying a vivid gold hue, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 unveils a fragrant bouquet of white peach, pear, honeycomb, and a delicate hint of smoke. On the palate, it conjures underlying nuances of spiced apple, almond, and lingering stony minerality — a testament to the complexity achieved from schist, sandstone, and granite soils. Remarkable for its effortless elegance, this Ostertag creation ensures a lingering finish, unveiling layers of taste that capture the very essence of Alsatian winemaking. |
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