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 | 96 (JS) | HK$4,815.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)This is a beautiful Carraudes with currant, sweet-tobacco and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a dense center-palate and tight, polished tannins. Fresh, with tension. Reminds me of the 1995 Lafite. This is so Lafite in character. It shows so much cabernet sauvignon character. It’s 68% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$9,155.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)This is a beautiful Carraudes with currant, sweet-tobacco and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a dense center-palate and tight, polished tannins. Fresh, with tension. Reminds me of the 1995 Lafite. This is so Lafite in character. It shows so much cabernet sauvignon character. It’s 68% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$1,745.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box, currants, fresh tobacco and spice. Classic Lafite character. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. Better after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$8,885.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box, currants, fresh tobacco and spice. Classic Lafite character. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. Better after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$6,300.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box, currants, fresh tobacco and spice. Classic Lafite character. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. Better after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$8,575.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box, currants, fresh tobacco and spice. Classic Lafite character. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. Better after 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$4,930.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$9,590.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$17,285.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$14,015.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$4,780.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$8,735.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) | HK$10,540.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Extremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) | HK$2,470.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Extremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-97 (JS) | HK$11,050.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Extremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) | HK$4,585.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Extremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-97 (JS) | HK$8,230.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Extremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. |
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Carruades de Lafite
(12x37.5cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 95-96 (JS) |
HK$8,885 - HK$10,551 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A savory and juicy Carruades with softness and notes of ripe berry, cedar and dried tobacco. Like Lafite from the 1980s but more precise. Round and pretty. It really grows on the finish with such sweetness of fruit and length. Pointed, fine tannins at the end. Very long. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) | HK$8,970.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95-96)A savory and juicy Carruades with softness and notes of ripe berry, cedar and dried tobacco. Like Lafite from the 1980s but more precise. Round and pretty. It really grows on the finish with such sweetness of fruit and length. Pointed, fine tannins at the end. Very long. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - | HK$3,505.00 | |||||
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Cassagne et Vitailles Nimalaya 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of artisanal viniculture from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux's esteemed appellations. Crafted meticulously by the renowned Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, this vintage harnesses hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, nurtured in the rich, well-drained limestone soils of Nimalaya. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit character, it undergoes a precisely monitored maceration process, extracting optimal tannins and colour. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Nimalaya 2022 reveals a harmonious bouquet of ripe blackberries, cedar, and subtle spice notes. On the palate, it delivers a complex structure with velvety tannins and a lingering finish, reflecting the producer’s dedication to quality and terroir expression. Ideal for pairing with red meats and aged cheeses, this exquisite wine is a testament to Cassagne et Vitailles’ legacy of excellence. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (DC) | HK$6,435.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)Coffee, tobacco and oak on the nose. The palate is juicy and balanced with pronounced blackcurrant and smoke spice. There's a good expression of black fruit on the finish. |
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Sud Ouest | 10 | - | HK$900.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the sumptuous taste of Cauhape Jurancon Chant Vignes Sec 2020, a sophisticated white wine crafted in the renowned Southwest region of France. Born from the experts at Domaine Cauhape, a prestigious winemaker known for exquisite craftsmanship and inspired by the stunning Jurancon terroir, this vintage is an epitome of quality. Expressively aromatic, the 2020 vintage presents a perfect balance of Gros Manseng and Courbu, offering a palate evocative of citrus, pear, and white flowers. The winemaking process privileges traditional methods with organic practices, nurturing grapes with optimal expression. Harvested by hand, crushed and pressed gently under low pressure, and matured on fine lees, Cauhape Jurancon Chant Vignes Sec 2020 is imbued with a distinctive character and complexity. It is a classic example of a fine dry white that marries well with diverse cuisines for a holistic culinary experience. This treasure, a fine embodiment of Cauhape's characteristic cultivar blend, promises a sensory delight. |
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Sud Ouest | 30 | - | HK$710.00 | |||||
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Cauhape Jurançon Chant Vignes Sec 2021 exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the renowned Cahupé Estate in the heart of Jurançon, France. Carefully cultivated in the Chant vineyard, this dry white wine is predominantly crafted from the Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng grape varieties, native to the region. The meticulously managed terroir, characterized by its limestone-rich soils and optimal microclimate, imparts a distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity to the wine. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh fruit aromas, Cauhape Jurançon Chant Vignes Sec 2021 exhibits a brilliant golden hue with enticing notes of ripe citrus, white peach, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of richness and crispness, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with seafood, poultry, or aged cheeses, this vintage showcases Cauhape’s dedication to quality and tradition, making it a standout selection for discerning wine enthusiasts. |
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Sud Ouest | 3 | - | HK$5,615.00 | |||||
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Unveiling the 'Cauhape Jurancon Quintessence Petit Manseng 2014', a fine specimen of utmost sophistication from esteemed producer Henri Ramonteu. Crafted in the Jurancon region of South-West France, renowned for its distinct terroir and unique Petite Manseng grapes, this exceptional vintage truly embodies its birthplace. The wine undergoes traditional vinification with long fermentation, contributing to its intriguing complexity. A scent of marmalade mixed with roasted orange peel hints at its rich profile. The 'Cauhape Jurancon Quintessence Petit Manseng 2014' engulfs the palate with a delightful surge of tropical fruit, followed by a long, mineral-rich finish. This vibrant wine elegantly balances a zesty freshness with a comforting sweetness. Every sip demonstrates the masterful work of Ramonteu, cementing its place among the finest wines of Jurancon. A sublime interaction of intensity and refinement, 'Cauhape Jurancon Quintessence Petit Manseng 2014' is an indulgence, warranting the attention of any discerning wine aficionado. |
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