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 | - | HK$880.00 | |||||
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Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2017 embodies the quintessence of Côtes du Rhône excellence. Crafted by the esteemed Perrin family, this vintage originates from the elevated vineyards of Vinsobres, renowned for their mineral-rich terroir. Meticulously handpicked, the Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes undergo traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their vibrant fruit character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and refined tannins. The 2017 vintage presents a deep garnet hue, with an aromatic bouquet of blackberries, black pepper, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit, elegant structure, and a lingering finish. Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2017 is a testament to expert craftsmanship and exceptional terroir, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking finesse and depth. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | HK$1,585.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the delicate decadence of Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019, a truly distinctive Rhône blend. With grapes hand-harvested from the illustrious limestone-rich soils of southern France, this extraordinary wine embodies the expertise of the revered Perrin family. Noted for their attention to organic and biodynamic principles, the Perrin's have honed their craft over five generations, achieving an unrivalled reputation in their field. The Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019 promises a rich tapestry of aromas, with intoxicating notes of blackberries, thyme, and dark chocolate. Matured in French oak casks, the wine has a poised balance finished with a silky texture and gentle tannins. Complex and full-bodied, this selection is certain to captivate the discerning palate. Make every sip a celebration with this distinctive southern Rhône blend. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$13,855.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$20,205.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$8,200.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is much more reserved on the nose compared to the Charmes-Chambertin, the fruit a little darker. There is something of a crushed-pebble, almost beach-like scent, a distant tang of cockle sheds that surfaces with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin and a little more depth and grip than the Charmes-Chambertin, even if it does not quite display the same sensuality and flesh on the finish. Good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$24,150.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is much more reserved on the nose compared to the Charmes-Chambertin, the fruit a little darker. There is something of a crushed-pebble, almost beach-like scent, a distant tang of cockle sheds that surfaces with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin and a little more depth and grip than the Charmes-Chambertin, even if it does not quite display the same sensuality and flesh on the finish. Good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) | HK$43,690.00 | |||||
Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Chapelle-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet, touches of basalt/crushed rock permeating the red fruit, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a lilting and silky smooth Chapelle-Chambertin that expands and exerts more grip towards the finish, a touch of white pepper lingering on the aftertaste. Great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$23,580.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$23,805.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (WA) | HK$5,900.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Nuit St Georges Les Murgers des Cras is a blend of 20% Les Murgers, 20% Les Cras and 60% La Richmoine. I appreciate the energy of the aromatics here, the scents springing from the glass to offer bright Morello cherry and crushed strawberry scents, the mineralité neatly interwoven. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, nimbler than its peers with fine delineation and poise on the finish. This will be well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$9,130.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)(no new oak): Bright, dark red. Deep aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, flowers and minerals. Rich, sweet and pliant; seamless and sappy, combining lovely fat and precision. Quite suave owing to its vinosity. From the northern corner of the appellation. An excellent showing today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$11,060.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)(Vosne-Romanée was Perrot-Minot's only commune that was almost totally spared by frost in 2016; the yield here was about 40 hectoliters per hectare): Dark red with ruby tones. More brooding and dark on the nose than the village Chambolle, offering aromas of cherry, black raspberry and bitter chocolate. Dense, ripe and silky-smooth in the mouth, but still with excellent acidity and floral, spicy lift to its black fruit flavors. Strong calcaire energy kicks in on the back end, giving the persistent finish an element of medicinal reserve and a rocky, saline complexity. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 18+ (JR) | HK$31,420.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (18+)This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-99 (VN) | HK$46,895.00 | |||||
Vinous (97-99)(just one new barrel out of seven): Dark red with ruby tones. Essence-of-Burgundy perfume of raspberry, white pepper, cardamom, Cuban tobacco, coffee and underbrush. Outrageously dense and intense on entry, then brilliantly delineated, penetrating and sweet in the middle palate, with its tangy red berry and earth flavors enlivened by building notes of menthol, rose petal and Oriental spices. With its uncanny energy and complexity and its unflagging finishing thickness, this noble, electric wine has all the elements for greatness. (And I could drink it today for its perfect balance and digestibility!) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$17,030.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet that is focused and direct, offering red and black fruit, crushed stone and more terroir expression than the Mazoyères. The palate is medium-bodied, the sappy red fruit on the entry laced with marmalade and dried quince, and grippy in the mouth, with a touch of spiciness, although it does not fan out on the finish as I hoped. Hopefully it will fill out with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$41,190.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet that is focused and direct, offering red and black fruit, crushed stone and more terroir expression than the Mazoyères. The palate is medium-bodied, the sappy red fruit on the entry laced with marmalade and dried quince, and grippy in the mouth, with a touch of spiciness, although it does not fan out on the finish as I hoped. Hopefully it will fill out with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) | HK$48,840.00 | |||||
Vinous (96-98)The 2018 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a supremely well-defined, stony, intense bouquet that is just as detailed as the Chambertin, if not more so. This has fathomless depth. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, taut and linear at first then fanning out beautifully toward the finish. Immense grace and grandeur combine to make an utterly compelling Clos-de-Bèze. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$11,630.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (BH) | HK$114,130.00 | |||||
Burghound (96-98)(Don't Miss!) This is aromatically similar to the Chambertin but, as is usually the case, much spicier and this spiciness carries over to the beautifully textured and lavishly rich flavors that possess that wonderful quality of inner mouth perfume, all wrapped in a powerful and gorgeously textured and massively long finish. This beauty is at once sophisticated yet robust and a wine that should live for several decades. Brilliant and one of the wines of the vintage. |
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