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 | 1 | - | HK$12,865.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) | HK$11,840.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts has a tightly wound bouquet, dark plum and raspberry fruit, a touch of blackberry, the oak nicely integrated although it is staying inside its shell for the time being. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red cherry and raspberry fruit, the tannins finer than I was anticipating, the acidity well judged as it segues into a backward but focused, quite structured finish. Christophe Perrot-Minot's Beaux Monts has very good potential. Tasted September 2016. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$15,720.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru has a very attractive, expressive bouquet of quite precocious macerated red cherries, kirsch, orange sorbet and hints of crème de cassis, a little showy but irresistible. The silky-smooth palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, more understated than the aromatics, and the finish is very cohesive and charming. Maybe it would benefit from more length, but it feels very natural and refined at the moment. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$31,875.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru has a clean, precise bouquet with bunches of crushed violet filtered through the black cherry and blueberry fruit. The palate is very elegant on the entry, velvety in texture with a precocious yet controlled finish of blood orange infused dark cherry and cassis fruit. This is very harmonious and will be dangerously seductive in its youth, but it clearly has the substance to last. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$7,325.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 93-95 (JD) | HK$1,700.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)The Grenache-dominated (90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault) 2019 Ventoux Silica is a beautiful wine that just screams cool-climate Grenache with its more ruby, almost translucent color as well as perfumed red fruits, spicy, floral, and gamey aromatics, more medium-bodied richness, and flawless overall balance. Reminding me of a grand cru Burgundy with its seamless texture as well as outstanding length, it’s going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink brilliantly over the following decade. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 88 (WA) | HK$2,640.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (88)Always an exuberant, richly fruity wine that shows classic Bordeaux hallmarks, this blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has plenty of black fruits, truffle, graphite and licorice as well as sweet tannins in a medium-bodied, richly fruity, glycerin-endowed style that makes for a very seductive wine meant to be drunk over the next 7-8 years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,920.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2019 Petit Bocq is a stylish, exuberant Saint-Estèphe to drink now and over the next decade. Plush dark fruit, spice, leather, scorched earth, menthol and chocolate are pushed forward. There is so much to like, starting with the wine's engaging personality. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | - | HK$1,565.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the power and finesse of the Soutard Petit Soutard 2016. Delectable complexities emerge from this prestigious Bordeaux, a testament to the meticulous practices of Château Soutard. Distinctly hailing from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru territory, this wine exudes a delightful blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes that have been hand-harvested. Its crafting is an ode to French viniculture, with careful ageing in French oak barrels to enhance depth, and gravity-flow winemaking preserving the wine's integrity. The Soutard Petit Soutard 2016 offers an invigorating array of aromas, from ripe cherry to subtle spice. Seamless yet captivating, its striking nose merges effortlessly with a rich, full-bodied palate. Renowned for their commitment to sustainable wine production, Château Soutard draws upon centuries of expertise to create their Petit Soutard 2016. This wine rewards those who appreciate a beautiful balance of power and elegance. Soutard Petit Soutard 2016 reflects a tradition of excellence, captivating palates worldwide. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (WA) | HK$2,270.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92). |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (AG)) | HK$6,965.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2014 Petit-Figeac is laced with the essence of sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, mint, licorice and leather. Pliant, supple and expressive, it is a highly appealing second wine. This is just as impressive in bottle as it was from barrel. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) | HK$3,380.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (94)The second wine of Château Figeac, this reflects the top wine's chiseled structure and firm tannins, rich in black currant and damson fruits. The tannins and vanilla flavors give the wine sweetness, echoed by the generous fruits. Drink from 2025. |
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