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 | 2 | 90-93 (IB) | HK$2,620.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)5 stars. Pale to mid lemon yellow. No sign of too much wood here from Schneckenleitner barrels, much crisper with great tension behind and complex citrus fruit notes behind. Long and fine. Excellent. Marries freshness and density. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Les Longeroies Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) |
HK$1,615 - HK$1,970 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2023 Marsannay Les Longeroies has a sensual bouquet with vivid red berry fruit, raspberry and wild strawberry, wilted rose petal and crushed stone emerging with time. It has exquisite delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant, fine-boned tannins. This has more complexity than the Clos du Roy, fanning out wonderfully on the finish. Expect this to land at the top of my banded score. It is superb. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) | HK$1,880.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Marsannay Le Chapitre comprises a blend of 15- and 75-year-old vines. Interestingly, Laurent Fournier remarks that the younger vines performed better due to the superior rootstock. It has a gorgeous bouquet with dark cherries, blackcurrant and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very velvety in texture with an almost crystalline finish. Just a wonderful Marsannay from Fournier this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$2,925.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Marsannay "Trois Terres" Vieilles Vignes has a dense bouquet with blackberry, Japanese nori and almost briny aromas. It gradually opens with more crushed stone scents coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, fleshy to the point where it disguises the structure underneath, leading to a tarry and very sustained finish. Just about as good as Marsannay gets. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (BH) | HK$2,650.00 | |||||
Burghound (90-93)An agreeably fresh nose freely offers up its array of spicy and perfumed red berries, soft earth and a floral whiff. There is fine mid-palate density to the seductively textured, even succulent, medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the lightly austere, firm and balanced finale. This is lovely and worth considering |
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Jura | 1 | - | HK$10,640.00 | |||||
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Immerse your senses in the richness of Ganevat Cotes Jura Marguerite 2018 — a fine vintage from renowned vintner Jean-François Ganevat. Located in the core of the French Alps, in the prestigious Jura region, the vineyard boasts a unique biodynamic winemaking process. The Chardonnay grapes are meticulously handpicked, ensuring a premium selection. Fermentation is conducted with indigenous yeasts in old barrels, devoid of any additives, maintaining the purity of taste. The Ganevat Cotes Jura Marguerite 2018 exudes aromatic allure with a complex symphony of fruit and spice. On the palate, it unfolds layers of crisp apple vibrancy balanced by honeyed maturity, underscored by a remarkable minerality — a testament to rich Jura soils. A meticulously crafted wine that reveals the masterful integration of terroir, and traditional artisan vinification practices. One sip, and you appreciate the illustrious mastery of Ganevat, a wine savant synonymous with achieving the pinnacle of expression in Jura wines. |
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Jura | 1 | - | HK$10,245.00 | |||||
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The Jean Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Vignes de Mon Pere 2002 is a distinctively captivating wine, crafted with imagination and verisimilitude in the revered region of Cotes du Jura, France. This wine emanates from the vineyard of legendary producer, Jean Francois Ganevat. Noted globally for his commitment to biodynamic principles and low-intervention methods in winemaking, Ganevat meticulously hand-harvests Savagnin grapes, allowing them to mature for several years in oak barrels, and without topping. The result of this time-honoured process is an extraordinary wine, delectably rich and complex. Its bouquet of orchard fruits, citrus, honey and almonds is entrancing, whilst the palate reveals delightful nuances of vibrant acidity and profound minerality. The Jean Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Vignes de Mon Pere 2002 truly embodies a fine wine experience that transcends the classic Chardonnay encounter. |
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Jura | 2 | 100 (WA) | HK$14,540.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)This is the wine we had all been waiting to be bottled. The 2010 Les Vignes de Mon Père, a Savagnin from schiste carton marl soils in the lieu-dit of Les Champs Bernards, was finally put into bottle the 30th of October 2024, after almost 14 years in topped-up 600-liter barrels with no added sulfur dioxide. The wine reveals a slightly darker shade of gold and a subtle and calmed-down nose, slowly unfurling more complex aromas of caramelized yellow fruit, and it's dense and complex. It was produced from the Savagnin Vert biotype of the grape that delivers a more austere nose than the Savagnin Jaune, the yellow variety, and it also delivers lower yields. It has incredible energy and light, and it's very long, tasty and salty, very umami-tasting. 1,000 bottles produced. On two previous occasions, I had tasted this wine unbottled next to another 10 vintages of this wine, and it had always showed superbly, above the rest, and the bottled wine delivers all those tastings had promised. I've been uncorking some older vintages from my cellar recently, and the wines are aging very slowly. This is at the top of the hierarchy. The stuff dreams are made of. Bravo!! |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,165.00 | |||||
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Jean Germain Saumur Cabrose 2022 exemplifies the elegance and finesse characteristic of the Loire Valley’s esteemed Saumur appellation. Crafted meticulously by the renowned Jean Germain estate, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine benefits from the region’s limestone-rich terroir, imparting a distinctive minerality. The grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit flavours, followed by a period of maturation in French oak barrels for twelve months, which adds subtle layers of complexity and fine tannins. On the palate, the 2022 vintage reveals notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of herbal undertones, culminating in a long, harmonious finish. Perfect for pairing with red meats or aged cheeses, Jean Germain Saumur Cabrose 2022 is a testament to expert craftsmanship and the unparalleled quality of Saumur wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) | HK$1,650.00 | |||||
Vinous (86-88)The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge has a fragrant bouquet of dark cherries and raspberry scents, quite gentle in style. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit and fine acidity. The 20% new oak lends a little weight toward the finish. This is definitely one of the superior generic red Burgundy wines you will find this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) | HK$2,420.00 | |||||
Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Bourgogne Rouge, which comes from the Vosne-Romanée appellation, has a well-defined bouquet of wild strawberry and raspberry aromas; there is something almost sedate about the nose. The pure, harmonious palate offers quite high-toned red and blue fruit. Sorbet-fresh toward the finish, with veins of blood orange. Very fine for its class. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (BH) | HK$2,850.00 | |||||
Burghound (87-89)(from vines in Vosne). A fresh and distinctly earthy nose speaks mostly of various dark berries. The rich, concentrated and suave middle weight flavors possess unusually good depth and persistence on the balanced and moderately firm finale. This is an excellent Bourgogne and well worth considering. (87-89)/2024+ |
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Burgundy | 2 | 86-89 (BH) | HK$2,480.00 | |||||
Burghound (86-89)This is also aromatically extremely fresh with a slightly more elegant nose of just crushed red pinot fruit and a hint of anise. The sleek, delicious and nicely detailed flavors display a beguiling underlying tension on the lingering and balanced finish that is almost delicate. Lovely and worth a look |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (IB) | HK$2,325.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-89)Attractive mid crimson purple. A little more reserved on the nose yet with swelling fruit across the palate, a little fresh pepper at the finish which just enlivens the wine and adds a mineral touch. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-90 (IB) | HK$2,110.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-90)Mid ruby, with a beautifully pure pinot perfume, this is lively, with no dilution, a complete crisp raspberry fruit, with energy, body and length. Very good indeed. What more can one want? Drink from 2026-2029. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (WA) | HK$12,460.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2014 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau has dark fruit, blackberry and black plum, with a touch of sous-bois on the broody nose that demands some encouragement from the glass. It has an effervescent entry with a surfeit of energy. There is still a veneer of toasty new oak to be subsumed here, but there is sufficient fruit to do just that. There is a hint of black pepper toward the finish that is conservative but nicely defined. Give this 2-3 years once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$5,585.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d’Orveau has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit. It seems a little closed at the moment, perhaps due to the cold and overcast conditions when I visited the domaine. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins that frame the vibrant red berry fruit, mixed with brown spices, white pepper, bay leaf and clove. This is quite complex toward the finish and should age with style and grace. I agreed with Mathilde Grivot when she commented that this is close to Premier Cru level. |
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