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 | 94+ (VN) | HK$74,125.00 | |||||
Vinous (94+)(like the Clos Vougeot, this was aged in 90% new oak) Medium red. Deep, sappy aromas of cherry, menthol, flowers and tobacco. Penetrating, aristocratic and gripping, with great nervosite Seems much more primary in the mouth than on the nose, with cool mineral and purple fruit flavors. Firmly structured, young and very long. This also needs a good six or seven years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN (ST)) | HK$7,990.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)(-) Medium red. Complex nose melds sweet red fruits, minerals and cocoa. Silky and aromatic in the mouth, with expressive, highly nuanced flavors of red and darker berries, exotic spices, leather, game and flowers, plus an intriguing saline quality. This boasts early appeal owing to its sheer sweetness but also possesses a fairly solid tannic spine for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) | HK$10,215.00 | |||||
Vinous (94+)Medium red, a bit less saturated than the Clos Vougeot. Deeper aromas of black raspberry, blueberry, flinty smoky minerality and pepper, along with a whiff of gamey reduction. Bigger, broader and sweeter than the Clos Vougeot, and amazingly supple and plump for a grand cru from this vintage, without any loss of shape. The back end is like a booster rocket of fruits and flowers, which cover the wine's acidity and noble tannins today. I'd love to taste this next to the Clos Vougeot in ten years' time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) | HK$29,140.00 | |||||
Vinous (93+)Bright medium red. Redder on the nose than the Clos Vougeot, offering high-pitched aromas of cherry, raspberry and menthol. Combines terrific inner-mouth lift with a refined texture, conveying an impression of tension to the flavors of red cherry, minerals and flowers. The tannins are suave and cool. This seamless wine really glistens on the middle palate and long aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93+ (VN) | HK$8,740.00 | |||||
Vinous (93+)Bright medium red. Perfumed scents of black raspberry and espresso are complicated by soil-driven smoke and crushed-rock notes. The richest and most tactile of these young 2014s but also with great finesse to the flavors of red berries, rose petal, saline minerality and pepper. The wine's tannins are serious and deep but not hard. This true-to-its-terroir beauty really saturates the palate under a wave of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95-98 (IB) | HK$63,545.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)Gorgeous glowing purple with an amazing wealth of fruit including some brilliant floral notes. Classic old rose with some peonies too. Full ripe without going over the top. Some plum notes along with the more classical red fruits, swells across the palate. Finishes with a fine depth of fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$8,275.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Richebourg Grand Cru is very pure and focused, featuring strawberry, raspberry, orange peel and blood orange aromas; a hint of black truffle emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm but fine tannins. Wonderfully focused, spicier and more savory than the 2018, leading into a long finish, this is a superb Richebourg, even if at the moment I would like to see more of its aristocratic origin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$8,950.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet, dark berries with lots of undergrowth, light shaved black truffle aromas. The mineralité shines through here. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, crisp and quite linear for a Richebourg. Though not persistent as recent vintages, it maintains superb focus with a residual white pepper tinged aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$50,760.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet, dark berries with lots of undergrowth, light shaved black truffle aromas. The mineralité shines through here. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, crisp and quite linear for a Richebourg. Though not persistent as recent vintages, it maintains superb focus with a residual white pepper tinged aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - | HK$1,900.00 | |||||
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Anne Gros Saint-Amour Rouge 2018 embodies the quintessential charm of the Beaujolais region. Crafted meticulously from hand-picked Gamay grapes sourced from age-old vineyards nestled in the heart of Saint-Amour, this wine showcases the producer's dedication to quality and tradition. Fermented using traditional maceration techniques, it undergoes gentle ribolloage to enhance its delicate aromatic profile. Matured in neutral oak barrels for six months, it attains a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit flavours, subtle earthy undertones, and refined tannins. The 2018 vintage displays a brilliant garnet hue, with enticing aromas of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of violet. On the palate, it reveals a supple texture and a lingering finish, making it an exquisite pairing for poultry, charcuterie, or soft cheeses. Anne Gros's expertise is evident in every sip, offering a sophisticated expression of Saint-Amour's terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$1,765.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux, from vines planted back in 1903, has a beautifully-defined bouquet that unfurls in the glass, black plum and cranberry, touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fresh red fruit on the entry, lightly spiced, quite cohesive with a velvety finish. Lovely. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$9,810.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux, from vines planted back in 1903, has a beautifully-defined bouquet that unfurls in the glass, black plum and cranberry, touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fresh red fruit on the entry, lightly spiced, quite cohesive with a velvety finish. Lovely. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$1,470.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux offers dark berry fruit on the nose, a touch of wild thyme and hints of rosemary. The palate is smooth and caressing, fine tannins, redcurrant and wild strawberry with a dab of black pepper on the finish. One of the more successful wines from the Domaine - a treat. Four barrels produced. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$2,535.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Deep magenta. Expressive red and dark berry aromas pick up floral and smoky mineral accents with air. Appealingly sweet and nicely concentrated, offering pliant black raspberry and cherry flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Closes with mineral cut, a hint of fine-grained tannins and strong persistence. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$2,600.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)Lurid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, Indian spices, incense and smoky minerals. In a rich yet distinctly elegant style, offering concentrated, alluringly sweet raspberry and cherry liqueur, floral pastille and spicecake flavors that show excellent clarity and back-end thrust. Suave and seamless in texture, but possesses impressive structure thanks to a core of juicy acidity. The long, floral-dominated finish is shaped by supple tannins and shows serious tenacity. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - | HK$4,615.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$4,615.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$2,680.00 | |||||
