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 | 50 | 88-90 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,430.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)The 2021 Sénéjac opens with strong Cabernet inflections. Deep and also quite sturdy, Sénéjac is promising. Pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried herbs linger on the somewhat rustic finish. Let's see how this comes together. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 88-90 (VN (AG)) | HK$730.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)The 2021 Sénéjac opens with strong Cabernet inflections. Deep and also quite sturdy, Sénéjac is promising. Pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried herbs linger on the somewhat rustic finish. Let's see how this comes together. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JA) | HK$820.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)A lovely vintage of Senejac, plummy dark fruits, luscious cocoa bean and espresso, edges of rosemary and sage, good stuff. Eric Boissenot consultant, Bignon-Cordier family owners. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,550.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) | HK$13,990.00 | |||||
Vinous (90+)Full medium ruby. Aromas of blackberry, mint, wild herbs and menthol, plus a strong note of licorice pastille. Tightly wound and backward; comes across as drier than the Gevrey cuvées. Very pure and high-pitched but distinctly rigid today. Strong tannins saturate the front teeth and incisors. Tough going today and in need of patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$14,685.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)(production was barely half of a normal crop): Bright, dark red; these 2016s all have inviting limpid colors. Slightly reduced aromas of red berries, mocha and soil. Fleshier and more concentrated than the Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes, with its sweet dark fruit and spice flavors cut by musky minerality. At once silkier and more backward than the Millandes, finishing with substantial ripe tannins. With its rocky complexity, this wine reminded me of a mini-Bonnes Mares. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$14,870.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$17,270.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (BH) | HK$7,870.00 | |||||
Burghound (93)(from a .30 ha parcel of 62+ year old vines that sit directly behind the cuverie). Once again there is enough wood to notice framing the bright aromas of wild red currant, newly turned earth and a similar humus nuance. There is a lovely sense tension suffusing the bigger-bodied and more muscular flavors that also flash evident minerality on the powerful, firm and very serious finish that is just a bit less austere than usual. This wine always needs extended keeping and so will the 2022 version. This is also excellent. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$8,704.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$1,560.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Good bright medium red. Complex soil-driven perfume of spicy red berries, flowers, minerals and earth. A broad, supple, slightly exotic fruit bomb in the mouth, with noteworthy intensity to its red cherry and raspberry flavors. This deceptively accessible wine finishes with a firm tannic spine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$10,840.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN (ST)) | HK$24,545.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)Medium red. Wild, reduced nose of game, leather, minerals and coffee. Elegant and seamless but with a wild edge to the flavors due to the element of reduction. A bit denser than the Corbeaux, but also quite subtle and suave, with fresh, harmonious acidity. Finishes with fine tannins and very good length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) | HK$38,400.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Fontenys is layered with dark cherries, flowers, spices and menthol. This is an especially fleshy, textured Gevrey. The showy personality of the vintage comes through, but there is also plenty of underlying structure and vibrancy. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) | HK$1,980.00 | |||||
Vinous (93+)Good medium red. Expressive aromas of raspberry, minerals and smoked meat. Juicy, sappy and intense, with sharply delineated if youthfully imploded flavors of red berries and spices. Boasts superb intensity and cut, and lovely acid spine, yet comes across as rather feminine in style thanks to its outstanding fruit. The sappy, highly perfumed finishing flavors spread out to saturate the palate. Serafin describes his 2010s as full bodied-wines that will need long aging. Two thousand ten is a great year for its combination of power and ageability. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$14,030.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (NM)) | HK$670.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2018 Sergant, which impressed from barrel, has a captivating bouquet of precise black cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal aromas that waft from the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine-grained tannins, a silky-smooth texture and beautifully integrated oak toward the finish. This is a top-quality Lalande de Pomerol, a bit of a hidden gem. Go seek! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$810.00 | |||||
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Serrigny Savigny Beaune Peuillets 2017 exemplifies the elegance of Burgundy's renowned terroir. Crafted in the heart of the Beaune appellation, this exquisite wine is produced by Domaine Peuillets, a venerable estate celebrated for its meticulous viticulture. The 2017 vintage is predominantly Pinot Noir, meticulously hand-harvested from organically managed vineyards in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Through traditional fermentation methods in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine achieves a perfect balance between fruit purity and subtle complexity. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, Serrigny Savigny Beaune Peuillets 2017 reveals a harmonious bouquet of red cherries, earthy undertones, and delicate spice. On the palate, it offers a silky texture with refined tannins and a lingering finish, reflecting the domaine’s commitment to quality and expression of the Burgundy terroir. This wine is a testament to Domaine Peuillets' dedication to producing distinguished fine wines for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,035.00 | |||||
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The Servin Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2021 is an exquisite expression of the world-renowned Chablis region's terroir in France. Hailing from the esteemed vineyards La Blanchot, this grand cru level embodies the Servin family's winemaking mastery, honed across seven generations. Grown in predominantly Kimmeridgian clay, the Chardonnay varietal reveals a complex palette of layered subtleties with each sip. Upon uncorking, you are greeted with an ethereal bouquet of apple blossom, ripe pear, and a whisper of flint. A taste reveals the resplendent minerality signature to the Blanchot terroir, duly balanced by an enduring acidity. Splendid ageing potential, this Chablis grand cru will only deepen in intrigue over time. A bottle of Servin Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2021 is an invitation to experience Chablis at its most expressionistic, a testament to Servin’s unwavering commitment to create wines of distinction. Embrace the elegance of France in a sip of this superlative wine. |
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