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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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) | HK$2,145.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)One of the whites of the vintage in the appellation, the 2020 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph Blanc has awesome notes of quince, grilled peach, honeysuckle, and spicy wood. With medium to full-bodied richness, the balance is perfect, its oak is nicely integrated, and it has a great finish. |
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Rhone | 5 | 18+ (JR) | HK$6,205.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (18+)Tasted at the domaine. Beautiful nose with succulent pastille juiciness and purity with a strong smoked note. Such ripeness on the palate with beautiful depth and weight – the tannins are defined and sculpted – hard to believe it has 100% new oak. Plush and forward in a beautifully packaged, layered finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 18+ (JR) | HK$3,350.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (18+)Tasted at the domaine. Beautiful nose with succulent pastille juiciness and purity with a strong smoked note. Such ripeness on the palate with beautiful depth and weight – the tannins are defined and sculpted – hard to believe it has 100% new oak. Plush and forward in a beautifully packaged, layered finish. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$1,510.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,290.00 | |||||
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Clearly a richer, more powerful Gevrey Chambertin expression. Without necessarily the elegance of the Corbeau it is still well built and balanced a fine, muscular Gevrey-Chambertin. A wine of remarkable style and purity with excellent concentration and intensity.
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,195.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,158.00 | |||||
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Guillard's parcel of 1er Cru Les Corbeaux is in a spectacular position bordered on one side by Mazis Chambertin and the village of Gevrey. It is a deeply coloured, bright and vibrant wine with juicy and vibrant fruit characteristics of cherry and plum, with fine, firm tannins. There is classic ripe focussed Gevrey fruit here that celebrates both the village and vintage. A fine combination that makes this a uniquely impressive value for drinkers and collectors.
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$920.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$785.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$3,100.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$3,430.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$950.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$1,055.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$1,055.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$1,395.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Opaque ruby. Powerful aromas of ripe dark fruits, olive, smoked meat and exotic spices; a suave floral element builds in the glass. Sappy and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed black and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Finishes very long and juicy, with strong energy and gently gripping tannins that merge smoothly with the wine's concentrated dark fruit. 10% new oak. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$5,035.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Saturated ruby. Penetrating aromas of cherry, black raspberry, candied flowers and smoked meat are complemented by exotic spice and mineral flourishes. Offers concentrated dark berry and cherry preserve, licorice and olive paste flavors that are sharpened by an emerging black pepper note. Closes impressively long, focused and spicy, with mounting tannins and resonating mineral and smoke notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$845.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Saturated ruby. Penetrating aromas of cherry, black raspberry, candied flowers and smoked meat are complemented by exotic spice and mineral flourishes. Offers concentrated dark berry and cherry preserve, licorice and olive paste flavors that are sharpened by an emerging black pepper note. Closes impressively long, focused and spicy, with mounting tannins and resonating mineral and smoke notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$1,055.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Vivid purple. Deeply pitched cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral, olive and floral notes with air. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-drenched bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily and turn sweeter with air. Shows solid grip and resonating minerality on a wonderfully long, smoky finish that echoes the dark berry and licorice notes. This is all Chaillot fruit, Gilles told me. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$845.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)Bright purple. Mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and violet show fine clarity and spicy lift. Energetic and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry, smoked meat and fruitcake flavors that deepen through the back half. Turns sweeter on the long, smoky finish, which features well-knit tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$1,745.00 | |||||
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As a renowned offering from the Rhône Valley in France, the Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 is a masterful blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. Gilles, a maestro of winemaking, meticulously hand-harvests each grape from the rare limestone soils of Saint-Péray, allowing nature to define the flavour. Aged eleven months in a combination of demi-muids and foudres, this wine showcases Gilles' holistic approach. He opts for natural fermentation, enhancing the complexity and texture of the wine without compromising its inherent character. The resulting Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 carries a rich blend of floral aromas bumped with nuanced stone fruit flavours. Its harmonic balance and long, generous finish is leaving even seasoned connoisseurs impressed. A fine example of Gilles' unwavering dedication to natural methods, every bottle captures the earthy essence of the Saint-Péray vineyards. Sip on this gem for a lavish experience of old-world viniculture elevated by modern artisanship. |
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Rhone | 2 | 95-97 (WA) | HK$4,940.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95-97)Blended from the lieux-dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy/supple tannins and a long, licorice-tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner! |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$35,410.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)Based on the 2018 vintage and disgorged in January 2025 without dosage, Guillaume Selosse’s NV Blanc de Blancs Cramant Au Dessus du Gros Mont is an equal blend of the base vintage and a historic cuvée dating back to 2008. The base wine is aged entirely in new 228-liter barrels from Cavin and Tonnellerie Atelier Centre. Produced along the same lines as the lieux-dits of Jacques Selosse, it bursts from the glass with a delicately high-toned bouquet of apple peel, dried apricot, mandarin, toasted bread, sandalwood and almond paste, mingled with thyme. On the palate, it is full-bodied, ample and textural, with an intensely flavored core of fruit that is underpinned by ripe yet vibrant acidity and framed by chalky, structuring extract, concluding in a long, perfumed finish. Readers will recognize that this wine derives from a parcel in Cramant that Guillaume received as a gift from his grandmother on his 18th birthday. Situated at the top of the slope, it benefits from two contrasting exposures—one portion faces south, while the other faces north. |
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