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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Loire | 5 | - | HK$3,950.00 | |||||
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Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine. As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$5,645.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the truly remarkable Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2023, brought to you by the esteemed, Pascal Cotat, part of a distinguished line of multigenerational French vintners. Carefully crafted in the renowned Sancerre region in Loire Valley, the beautiful grand slope 'La Grand Cote' vineyard is famed for its steep flinty and chalky soils, providing the perfect terroir for this exquisite Sauvignon Blanc wine. Pascal Cotat ensures traditional artisanal production, maintaining vital traditional viticultural practices for quality control. Aged in large, neutral oak, this vintage reveals a complexity and depth seldom seen in Sancerre. Offering intoxicating scents of ripe orchard fruits, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2023 presents flavours of pear, quince and subtle minerality, underscored by youthful acidity. Please note, to fully appreciate this wine’s iconic intensity and longevity, decanting for ample aeration is recommended before serving. Discover Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2023 and revel in French winemaking excellence. |
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Loire | 2 | - | HK$13,160.00 | |||||
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Delve into the world of sophistication with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2016, the epitome of renowned fine wine craftsmanship. Each bottle reflects the extraordinary character of Chavignol, the acclaimed French village, Unyielding adherence to artisanal wine-making methods, produces a vineyard-specific Sancerre that captivates the depth and complexities of the Chavignol terroir. Traditional methods are at its core, with hand-harvested grapes, natural yeast fermentation, and maturation in seasoned oak barrels for 11 to 18 months. Pascal Cotat, a generational winemaker, evokes credibility with his exceptional dedication to create top-notch Sancerre from some of the steepest, most difficult vineyards in the region. The 2016 vintage reveals sensual minerality harmoniously balanced with intoxicating floral spice notes, achieving delectable flavours that linger on every palate. Indeed, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2016, is an exceptional testament to the Cotat winemaking dynasty and the timeless elegance of Sancerre. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$3,555.00 | |||||
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Exemplifying the best of Loire Valley, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 is an elegant expression of the terroir. Sourced from the famed Monts Damnés slope in Chavignol, the grapes catch an optimum amount of sunshine leading to a precise and balanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's organically made, exuding a bouquet of ripe fruits, mineral undertones and subtle hints of spice. The wine is passionately crafted by Pascal Cotat, a revered, third-generation winemaker known for his utmost respect for traditional practices and his vines, some of which are over 70 years old. The drawing power of Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 lies in its longevity, notably improving with age. It's a testament to the Cotat family's innate ability to create wines with spectacular complexity and depth. This wine embodies profound elegance and an incredible finish promising a memorable drinking experience. |
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Loire | 5 | - | HK$3,950.00 | |||||
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The Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2022 is an exquisite manifestation of French viticulture finesse. Produced in the revered Sancerre region of Loire Valley, the wine reflects the unique terroir, characterised by steep chalky slopes known as 'Les Monts Damnés'. Renowned winemaker, Pascal Cotat, preserves traditional winemaking techniques to craft this exceptional white wine with the meticulous hand-harvesting of late-ripened Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The result is an unsurpassed expression of concentrated fruity flavours, balanced acidity, and a notable mineral finish. The wine undergoes a prolonged fermentation process in aged wooden barrels, contributing to its complexity. This unfiltered wine is known for its longevity, evolving beautifully for over a decade. The Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2022 offers an elegant aromatic profile defined by notes of gooseberries, elderflowers, and flint, promising an enticing sensory experience for discerning palates. Indulge in this stellar representation of Sancerre’s grandeur with its brilliant combination of intensity, structure, and equilibrium. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$5,645.00 | |||||
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Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2023 exemplifies the pinnacle of Loire Valley craftsmanship. Sourced from the esteemed Les Monts Damnes vineyard, this Sauvignon Blanc benefits from the region’s unique limestone-rich soils, imparting a distinct minerality and finesse. Pascal Cotat employs meticulous hand harvesting to ensure optimal grape selection, followed by cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. The resulting wine unveils enticing notes of citrus zest, green apple, and subtle floral undertones, complemented by a crisp, lingering finish. Known for its elegance and balance, Les Monts Damnes 2023 showcases impeccable structure and depth, making it a quintessential expression of Sancerre’s terroir. Pascal Cotat’s unwavering dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques is evident in every bottle, offering connoisseurs a refined and memorable tasting experience. Ideal for pairing with seafood, goat cheese, or light poultry dishes, this vintage is a testament to exceptional French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,350.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$1,090.00 | |||||
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With lineage tracing back to Burgundy's winemaking annals, Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 is distinguished red that reflects Marchand's quest for perfection. Cultivated in Eastern France's Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, the vines' roots plunge deep into the chalky soils, extracting an unrepeatable character from the terroir. 2012 was a favourable vintage, giving rise to an expressive wine with an aromatic profile of ripe berries and subtle floral undertones. Marchand's traditional practices weave seamlessly with modern techniques to foster the development of wines that vivaciously narrate their origin story. The Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 matured in French oak barrels, achieving harmony between fruit and structure, striking a balance between power and elegance. This exquisite wine, marked by its multidimensional character and fervour, celebrates the time-honoured legacy of Pascal Marchand, a heavyweight in the world of fine wines. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90 (JD) | HK$1,335.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (90)Mostly Merlot and the second wine of the estate, the 2017 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon is a pleasure-bent, plush, delicious 2017 that has ripe black cherry and currant fruits as well as classic notes of damp earth, lead pencil, and toasted spice. Playing in the medium-bodied end of the spectrum, with ripe tannins and loads of charm, it's going to drink nicely for over a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,345.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is soft, supple and inviting, all of which will make it an absolute charmer when it is released in a few years' time. Sweet red cherry and plum fruit are pushed forward. As always, it’s Merlot-based; this vintage has a bit more Cabernet than usual, but that won't be an issue once in bottle. In the past, Pastourelle was shown en primeur, but sold only in bottle, a few years after the vintage, when the team deemed it ready to drink. This is the first vintage that will be offered as futures. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,245.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2021 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is bold, fruity and delicious. Inky dark fruit, sweet spice, lavender and mocha are front and center. This charming, supple Pauillac will drink beautifully upon release. There's a bit more Merlot in this year's blend, and that really comes through in the wine' open-knit personality. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JD) | HK$1,315.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)Violets, cassis, ripe black cherries, and graphite all emerge from the 2022 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon, a ripe, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and lively second wine that has tons to love. As with the Grand Vin, it's undeniably one of the best examples of this cuvée to date. It will keep for two decades if well stored. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$3,499.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Inky ruby. Powerful, spice- and smoke-accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet, licorice and cola, along with a hint of exotic spices that builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-staining cassis, boysenberry, floral pastille and licorice flavors turn livelier with air. Impressively concentrated but surprisingly energetic, courtesy of its spine of smoky minerality. Finishes sappy, youthfully chewy and extremely long, with steadily mounting tannins and lingering florality. 25% new oak. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$2,700.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Inky ruby. Powerful, spice- and smoke-accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet, licorice and cola, along with a hint of exotic spices that builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-staining cassis, boysenberry, floral pastille and licorice flavors turn livelier with air. Impressively concentrated but surprisingly energetic, courtesy of its spine of smoky minerality. Finishes sappy, youthfully chewy and extremely long, with steadily mounting tannins and lingering florality. 25% new oak. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$1,070.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)Inky purple. Black and blue fruits, vanilla and potpourri on the seductively perfumed nose. Offers intense cassis and boysenberry flavors lifted by gentle acidity, gaining in spiciness with air. Very rich and expansive but there's good energy here as well. The finish clings with superb tenacity, the spice and blue fruit notes repeating. |
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