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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Loire | 1 | - | HK$835.00 | |||||
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Paul Prieur et Fils Sancerre Pieuchaud 2020 epitomises the elegance and finesse characteristic of the esteemed Loire Valley. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the prestigious Pieuchaud vineyard, this vintage showcases the terroir's unique minerality and vibrant acidity. The estate's dedication to sustainable viticulture is evident in their meticulous vineyard management, ensuring optimal expression of each harvest. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine's fresh, aromatic profile. On the palate, this Sancerre reveals layers of citrus, white flowers, and subtle herbal notes, culminating in a crisp, lingering finish. Paul Prieur et Fils, with a legacy of passion and expertise, delivers a wine that balances tradition and modernity, making the 2020 Pieuchaud a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality. |
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Burgundy | 20 | - | HK$5,500.00 | |||||
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The Paul Reitz Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2004 hails from the illustrious Côte de Nuits region in Burgundy, France- a realm revered for its premium red wines. With decades of viticultural tradition, it is known that well-established producer, Paul Reitz, skilfully nurtures the Pinot Noir grapes employed in this grand cru. This 2004 vintage, showcases the exceptional character of this iconic terroir. Exhibiting aromatic nuances of ripe red fruits, spice, earth and a whisper of oak, it elegantly entwines power and finesse. Its ageing potential is laudable, thanks to the well-structured tannins and harmonious acidity. Strict adherence to traditional wine-making methods, such as manual harvesting and oak barrel ageing, emphasise the vinous pedigree of the Paul Reitz Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2004. This wine is a testament to the expertise of Paul Reitz and the ineffable charm of the Clos de Vougeot grand cru appellation. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | HK$899.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2019 Paveil de Luze is bursting at the seams with super-ripe dark red fruit, kirsch, blood orange, rose petal and spice. There's good freshness to play off some of the more exotic flavors. This is an especially racy Margaux with tons of character. The 2019 is impressive, just as it was from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$3,725.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Gravins 1er Cru has a perfumed, floral bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry and violet aromas, a little heady but managing to stay focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a granular texture, perhaps the spiciest of Pavelot’s cuvées with a gentle grip on the finish. Give this 2-3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | HK$1,840.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 1 | 85-88 (VN (ST)) | HK$3,665.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)1995 Pavie (reportedly unchaptalized): Medium color. Cherry fruit suppressed by high-toned wood; notes of minerals and shellac. Fruity and fresh but on the lean side, with spicy black fruit flavor and a stony edge. A rather restrained, dryer style of Bordeaux with a structure and shape more typical of the left bank. Finishes with firm, slightly dry tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 21 | 100 (JD) | HK$43,670.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another tour de force and a consistent 100-pointer in my view, the 2000 Château Pavie offers extravagant amounts of smoky black fruits, tobacco leaf, chocolate, truffly earth, crushed stone, and hints of iron on the nose. It's full-bodied, deep, rich, and opulent on the palate, with sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. This is the definition of a great wine: richness and opulence paired with flawless balance, no sensation of weight or heaviness, and incredible complexity and depth. It's drinking at its peak today yet should hold at this level for another 10-15 years or so, with a gradual decline thereafter. Drink 2026-2041. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 96 (WA) | HK$27,780.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)A great showing for this wine in the mini-vertical, the 2001 Pavie has a slight lightening at the edge of its dark garnet/plum/purple color and a big, sweet kiss of cedar wood, incense, licorice, blackberry and lead pencil shavings. The wine is dense, very rich, multilayered and finishes with at least a 40- to 45-second aftertaste. This wine seems to be close to full maturity, but should hold there for easily another 15-20 years. It’s a sleeper of the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 95-100 (WS) | HK$22,430.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (95-100)Superripe and almost jammy. Very New World on the nose but impressive; Bordeaux-like on the palate. Berries, raspberries and strawberries. Hint of wood. Full-bodied, with ripe and round tannins and a long finish. Chewy. Got to like this. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WS) | HK$23,000.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (95)This is a beauty, with the singed apple wood and juniper notes fully melded with the core of lush raspberry and blackberry confiture flavors. The edges are rounded off but the spine still drives through. Ends with graphite and ganache accents and a mouthwatering hint. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) | HK$41,325.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Gérard Perse believes this is the greatest Pavie he’s made to date, although certainly I would argue that list includes the 2000, as well as the 2009 and 2010, among his superstars. This wine, which I had both in the 2005 horizontal report in the Wine Advocate, and at a mini-vertical with Perse at the restaurant Maison Boulud in Montreal, looks to be a 75- to 100-year wine. Dense, opaque purple to the rim, with a gorgeously promising nose of blackberries, cassis, graphite and cedar wood just beginning to emerge, it tastes more like a three-year-old than wine that is already a decade old. This beauty is intense and full-bodied, with magnificent concentration, a majestic mouthfeel and a total seamless integration of tannin, wood, alcohol, etc. Beautifully rich, full and multidimensional, this is a tour de force in winemaking and certainly one of the top dozen or so 2005 Bordeaux. Forget it for another 3-5 years and drink it over the following 50-100 years! |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98.3 | HK$24,720.00 | |||||
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Chateau Pavie has Gerard Perse’s unique style; few in the wine world sit on the fence here. The 2007 is full bodied and structured. The nose is particularly refined with cassis and coffee. The palate has fig, black cherry, spice, firm tannins and a fresh finish.
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (ST)) | HK$19,595.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (95)(70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon): Saturated deep ruby. Sexy, nuanced nose combines black raspberry, graphite, mocha and flowers. Thick, sweet and powerfully concentrated; wonderfully rich, broad, seamless wine with fruit of steel. Flavors of kirsch, licorice and minerals saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Huge, broad tannins will carry this outsized wine through at least a couple decades of life in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) | HK$28,890.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Pavie drifts effortlessly and profoundly from the glass with baked plums, spice cake, sandalwood, Black Forest cake and blueberry pie scents followed up with a fragrant undercurrent of potpourri, unsmoked cigars and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and plush, this is pure seduction in the mouth, offering a taut yet velvety texture and oodles of freshness to frame the opulent fruit, finishing very long and mineral laced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) | HK$14,310.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Pavie drifts effortlessly and profoundly from the glass with baked plums, spice cake, sandalwood, Black Forest cake and blueberry pie scents followed up with a fragrant undercurrent of potpourri, unsmoked cigars and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and plush, this is pure seduction in the mouth, offering a taut yet velvety texture and oodles of freshness to frame the opulent fruit, finishing very long and mineral laced. |
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