Top Vintages
Top Vintages
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$159.41 |
|||||
|
Exceptional in its class, the 'Les Freres Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV' is a testament to the winemaking prowess of this artisanal French estate. Nestled in the prestigious Champagne region, Les Freres Mignon is a family-run domain renowned for its sophisticated and meticulously produced wines. The L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a blend of 100% Chardonnay. Matured in the finest oak barrels, this indulgent tipple boasts a radiant golden hue, offering an exquisite balance of minerality, fruit and nuanced oak influences. The meticulous attention to detail in the production process bestows this wine with a superb complexity. It presents an aroma of citrus fruits, a whisper of brioche and a vibrant, lively finish. An embodiment of the Les Freres Mignon winemaking ethos, the L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a choice embodiment of luxury in a bottle, making it a perfect companion for discerning enthusiasts of fine wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 11 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$397.31 |
|||||
|
Exceptional in its class, the 'Les Freres Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV' is a testament to the winemaking prowess of this artisanal French estate. Nestled in the prestigious Champagne region, Les Freres Mignon is a family-run domain renowned for its sophisticated and meticulously produced wines. The L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a blend of 100% Chardonnay. Matured in the finest oak barrels, this indulgent tipple boasts a radiant golden hue, offering an exquisite balance of minerality, fruit and nuanced oak influences. The meticulous attention to detail in the production process bestows this wine with a superb complexity. It presents an aroma of citrus fruits, a whisper of brioche and a vibrant, lively finish. An embodiment of the Les Freres Mignon winemaking ethos, the L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a choice embodiment of luxury in a bottle, making it a perfect companion for discerning enthusiasts of fine wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$150.31 |
|||||
|
Les Freres Mignon, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Cuis NV is a masterful expression of Champagne craftsmanship. Sourced exclusively from Premier Cru vineyards in the esteemed Cuis appellation, this Blanc de Blancs is crafted entirely from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The meticulous hand-harvesting ensures optimal ripeness and purity of fruit, which are then vinified using the traditional méthode Champenoise. A minimum of 36 months ageing on the lees imparts remarkable depth and complexity, resulting in an elegant palate with vibrant acidity and nuanced flavours of white citrus, brioche, and delicate floral notes. Les Freres Mignon, renowned for their commitment to quality and terroir-driven wines, embody the sophistication and finesse characteristic of top-tier Blanc de Blancs. Perfectly balanced and persistently elegant, this non-vintage gem is an exquisite choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking a refined Champagne experience. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$740.55 |
|||||
|
Discover the captivating allure of the Les Mont Fournois Côte Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite masterpiece originates from the lauded vineyards of Burgundy, an emblematic domain of France's most cherished terroirs. Crafted amidst the verdant, sun-dappled slopes of Côte d'Or, this Grand Cru presents an indulgent spectacle of depth, sophistication, and complexity. Fabled producer, Les Mont Fournois, epitomises traditional winemaking methods — a dernier cri expression of meticulous craftsmanship that infuses every bottle. The 2017 vintage eloquently encapsulates the region's supreme viticultural pedigree. Impeccably structured, boasting a stunning ruby tone, it brims with an enticing bouquet of black orchard fruits, lifted by hints of delicate spice. Silken tannins merge seamlessly with an intense flavour profile, revealing a well-rounded, harmonious finish. The Les Mont Fournois Côte Grand Cru 2017 is a séduisant encounter of Burgundy's finest, destined to mesmerise the discerning palate of true fine wine aficionados. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$151.42 |
|||||
|
Experience the quintessential elegance of the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. Produced by the venerable Lilbert-Fils, an esteemed Champagne producer tracing its roots back to 1746, this 100% Chardonnay champagne embodies the rich heritage of the Cramant, a coveted Grand Cru village in Champagne's prestigious Côte des Blancs. With patient fermentation in aged enamel tanks and a minimum of 3 years maturation on lees, the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV showcases a refined balance between fresh minerality and delicate fruity nuances. Its fine bubbles caress the palate, leading to a pleasurable and intricate finish. Savour this esteemed Non-Vintage champagne's delicate intensity if you are connoisseur of distinguished finesse and timeless class. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,264.44 |
|||||
|
Experience the quintessential elegance of the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. Produced by the venerable Lilbert-Fils, an esteemed Champagne producer tracing its roots back to 1746, this 100% Chardonnay champagne embodies the rich heritage of the Cramant, a coveted Grand Cru village in Champagne's prestigious Côte des Blancs. With patient fermentation in aged enamel tanks and a minimum of 3 years maturation on lees, the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV showcases a refined balance between fresh minerality and delicate fruity nuances. Its fine bubbles caress the palate, leading to a pleasurable and intricate finish. Savour this esteemed Non-Vintage champagne's delicate intensity if you are connoisseur of distinguished finesse and timeless class. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$368.86 |
|||||
|
Indulge in the elegant sophistication of Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV, a premium Champagne evoking the historical allure of the Louis de Sacy vineyard established in the 17th century. Nestled in Verzy, at the heart of renowned Montagne de Reims, this vintage heralds 100% Grand Cru rating, a testament to its unrivalled quality. Employing meticulous traditional methods, each batch peppered with Pinot Noir, exhibits exceptional refinement. This Brut NV's vivacious structure harbours an exquisite bouquet of crisp apple and white flowers twists wrapped in seamless minerality, resulting in a refreshing and balanced finish. Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV presents a wine crafted with uncompromising integrity, a tribute to the métier of its generational custodians. Luxuriate in each glass of this exalted Champagne, basking in its complexity and opulence. It's an exceptional selection for discerning palates, encapsulating the very essence of fine viniculture. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$250.61 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2008 Blanc de Blancs offers a very subtle and substantial, multi-layered bouquet of wet chalk, hazelnuts, stewed apples, lemons, toast, jasmine. Full-bodied and vibrant, this is a highly elegant, very mineral, pure, fresh, firm, tense and persistent Champagne of great complexity. It is still very young but has a great aging potential. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$761.39 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93)From a difficult year (no Cristal, no Vintage) with a wet summer and a harvest already in August (like 2017 and most probably also 2018), Roederer's soon-to-be-released 2011 Blanc de Blancs offers a clear, bright, fresh and very delicate and floral bouquet with almond, hazelnut and nougat aromas. Sourced entirely in Avize (toward Cramant in the north and Oger in the south), where Chardonnay behaved quite well that year, as Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon put it. He noted that the 2011 Blanc de Blancs comes along like a Crémant from the Loire Valley rather than a Champagne from the Côte des Blancs due to its low pressure. Thirty percent of the cuvée was fermented in oak (in 2017, it's 32%) to give a more rich and round style of Blanc de Blancs since the characteristic salinity comes in the finish anyway. We like texture! That's why we pick very ripe grapes at 11% alcohol. We don't chaptalize, and—since 1930—we don't need malolactic fermentation here. We just reduce the pressure to ensure a fuller, richer flow of bubbles. In fact, the 2011 is deliciously rich and charming but also pure, highly delicate (if not tender) and lifted by an airy freshness. The finish is pure and salty and underlines the great elegance, finesse and supple lightness of the 2011. To tell you the truth, this is a damn good 2011! Disgorged in January 2018; tasted May 2018. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$750.49 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Roederer's 2009 Brut Nature is compelling. Powerful, ample and creamy, the 2009 has more than enough natural richness and texture to carry the wine with no dosage. The Brut Nature emerges from vineyards in Cumieres, where the wines are naturally tense, which creates a fascinating push and pull with the ripeness of 2009 and no dosage approach. Of all the grand marque Chefs de Caves, Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon is the closest to his vineyards and the most artisan in spirit. That comes through loud and clear in this fabulous Champagne. The Brut Nature is also the single best value within the Roederer range today. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$295.94 |
|||||
James Suckling (95)This is very minerally and stony, with chalk and salt and oyster-shell undertones. It’s full-bodied and layered, yet remains intense with a lively finish. Done dry. Umami. No dosage. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Field blend from a single plot in Cumieres. Better in a few years. Drink or hold. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$522.68 |
|||||
Wine Spectator (92)An elegant Champagne in an aperitif style, with flavors of crushed blackberry, biscuit, spring blossom and Meyer lemon zest riding the finely detailed bead, underscored by a streak of salinity that emerges on the fresh finish. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$548.84 |
|||||
Wine Spectator (92)An elegant Champagne in an aperitif style, with flavors of crushed blackberry, biscuit, spring blossom and Meyer lemon zest riding the finely detailed bead, underscored by a streak of salinity that emerges on the fresh finish. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$232.00 |
|||||
Decanter (97)Softly shimmering straw gold, green tints, with a delicate filigree dancing at will around the glass. The nose is gently authoritative; spring flowers garlanding stone fruit, a hint of hawthorn maybe, then lemongrass. The palate has encyclopaedic depth, the intricacies of the Perpetual Reserve weaving their early magic; almond, sloe, gingerbread and apples; the finish has a pleasing twist of bitterness, courtesy the small percentage of oak-aged reserve wine. Maybe the dosage can come down even further, such is the engaging and subtle complexity harnessed elsewhere? |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 24 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$600.07 |
|||||
Decanter (97)Softly shimmering straw gold, green tints, with a delicate filigree dancing at will around the glass. The nose is gently authoritative; spring flowers garlanding stone fruit, a hint of hawthorn maybe, then lemongrass. The palate has encyclopaedic depth, the intricacies of the Perpetual Reserve weaving their early magic; almond, sloe, gingerbread and apples; the finish has a pleasing twist of bitterness, courtesy the small percentage of oak-aged reserve wine. Maybe the dosage can come down even further, such is the engaging and subtle complexity harnessed elsewhere? |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$259.97 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$462.71 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 2 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$519.39 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)The first impression is as invigorating as a sea breeze. I love the interplay of mirabelle, grapefruit and lychee fruit with minty freshness and waxiness from lees contact. And all this is welded to a beautifully proportioned palate with plenty of structure, the acidity bright and the mousse animating. Very salty finish that pulls you back for more. A cuvee of 41% chardonnay, 33% pinot noir and 26% pinot meunier. Of these, 15% fermented in oak and 85% in stainless steel. The final blend contained 36% reserve perpetual and 10% reserve wines of the 2012 - 2018 vintage from oak. The dosage is 7 g/l. Drink or hold. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 100 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,008.16 |
|||||
Vinous (100)The 1988 Cristal (magnum) is a wine of exquisite beauty and total refinement. Chardonnay drives the balance in a deep, vertical Champagne endowed with tremendous concentration and pure power. Lemon confit, wild flowers, mint and marzipan are some of the many notes that lift from the glass, but what stands out most about the 1988 is its extraordinary aromatic breadth and the sheer concentration of the flavors. “I really suffered with these wines," Lécaillon told me. “When I joined Roederer in 1989, these were the first vins clairs I tasted. I almost said: ‘I’m leaving. I can’t do this all my life.’ The wines were so hard to taste when they were young. So hard.” This is a late disgorgement from 2007. There is not a whole lot of doubt that nearly 20 years on the lees has transformed Cristal in magnum from a profound wine to something even more extraordinary. The 1988 is a rare Cristal in which Chardonnay drives the blend, composed of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$757.46 |
|||||
James Suckling (97)From the family collection, disgorged ten years after harvest, slightly lower than original dosage. Shows some malolactic honeyed character (rare in Cristal at 20-25%), a cool late September harvest with a poor set and high millerandage in the vineyard. This shows more dominant chardonnay on the nose with sweet honey and nougat, some dried lime citrus too, it also has an earthy side and some deep spice. The palate has almost cognac-like fruits, toasted brioche and raisin bread flavours, very assertive, concentrated, a liqueur-like Champagne that has a lot of potential and great length. -NS |
|||||||||
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$138.00 |
|||||
|
Exceptional in its class, the 'Les Freres Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV' is a testament to the winemaking prowess of this artisanal French estate. Nestled in the prestigious Champagne region, Les Freres Mignon is a family-run domain renowned for its sophisticated and meticulously produced wines. The L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a blend of 100% Chardonnay. Matured in the finest oak barrels, this indulgent tipple boasts a radiant golden hue, offering an exquisite balance of minerality, fruit and nuanced oak influences. The meticulous attention to detail in the production process bestows this wine with a superb complexity. It presents an aroma of citrus fruits, a whisper of brioche and a vibrant, lively finish. An embodiment of the Les Freres Mignon winemaking ethos, the L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a choice embodiment of luxury in a bottle, making it a perfect companion for discerning enthusiasts of fine wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 11 | - |
In Bond
SG$315.00 |
|||||
|
Exceptional in its class, the 'Les Freres Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV' is a testament to the winemaking prowess of this artisanal French estate. Nestled in the prestigious Champagne region, Les Freres Mignon is a family-run domain renowned for its sophisticated and meticulously produced wines. The L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a blend of 100% Chardonnay. Matured in the finest oak barrels, this indulgent tipple boasts a radiant golden hue, offering an exquisite balance of minerality, fruit and nuanced oak influences. The meticulous attention to detail in the production process bestows this wine with a superb complexity. It presents an aroma of citrus fruits, a whisper of brioche and a vibrant, lively finish. An embodiment of the Les Freres Mignon winemaking ethos, the L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru NV is a choice embodiment of luxury in a bottle, making it a perfect companion for discerning enthusiasts of fine wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$128.00 |
|||||
|
Les Freres Mignon, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Cuis NV is a masterful expression of Champagne craftsmanship. Sourced exclusively from Premier Cru vineyards in the esteemed Cuis appellation, this Blanc de Blancs is crafted entirely from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The meticulous hand-harvesting ensures optimal ripeness and purity of fruit, which are then vinified using the traditional méthode Champenoise. A minimum of 36 months ageing on the lees imparts remarkable depth and complexity, resulting in an elegant palate with vibrant acidity and nuanced flavours of white citrus, brioche, and delicate floral notes. Les Freres Mignon, renowned for their commitment to quality and terroir-driven wines, embody the sophistication and finesse characteristic of top-tier Blanc de Blancs. Perfectly balanced and persistently elegant, this non-vintage gem is an exquisite choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking a refined Champagne experience. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$620.00 |
|||||
|
Discover the captivating allure of the Les Mont Fournois Côte Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite masterpiece originates from the lauded vineyards of Burgundy, an emblematic domain of France's most cherished terroirs. Crafted amidst the verdant, sun-dappled slopes of Côte d'Or, this Grand Cru presents an indulgent spectacle of depth, sophistication, and complexity. Fabled producer, Les Mont Fournois, epitomises traditional winemaking methods — a dernier cri expression of meticulous craftsmanship that infuses every bottle. The 2017 vintage eloquently encapsulates the region's supreme viticultural pedigree. Impeccably structured, boasting a stunning ruby tone, it brims with an enticing bouquet of black orchard fruits, lifted by hints of delicate spice. Silken tannins merge seamlessly with an intense flavour profile, revealing a well-rounded, harmonious finish. The Les Mont Fournois Côte Grand Cru 2017 is a séduisant encounter of Burgundy's finest, destined to mesmerise the discerning palate of true fine wine aficionados. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$131.00 |
|||||
|
Experience the quintessential elegance of the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. Produced by the venerable Lilbert-Fils, an esteemed Champagne producer tracing its roots back to 1746, this 100% Chardonnay champagne embodies the rich heritage of the Cramant, a coveted Grand Cru village in Champagne's prestigious Côte des Blancs. With patient fermentation in aged enamel tanks and a minimum of 3 years maturation on lees, the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV showcases a refined balance between fresh minerality and delicate fruity nuances. Its fine bubbles caress the palate, leading to a pleasurable and intricate finish. Savour this esteemed Non-Vintage champagne's delicate intensity if you are connoisseur of distinguished finesse and timeless class. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,065.00 |
|||||
|
Experience the quintessential elegance of the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. Produced by the venerable Lilbert-Fils, an esteemed Champagne producer tracing its roots back to 1746, this 100% Chardonnay champagne embodies the rich heritage of the Cramant, a coveted Grand Cru village in Champagne's prestigious Côte des Blancs. With patient fermentation in aged enamel tanks and a minimum of 3 years maturation on lees, the Lilbert-Fils Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut NV showcases a refined balance between fresh minerality and delicate fruity nuances. Its fine bubbles caress the palate, leading to a pleasurable and intricate finish. Savour this esteemed Non-Vintage champagne's delicate intensity if you are connoisseur of distinguished finesse and timeless class. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$279.00 |
|||||
|
Indulge in the elegant sophistication of Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV, a premium Champagne evoking the historical allure of the Louis de Sacy vineyard established in the 17th century. Nestled in Verzy, at the heart of renowned Montagne de Reims, this vintage heralds 100% Grand Cru rating, a testament to its unrivalled quality. Employing meticulous traditional methods, each batch peppered with Pinot Noir, exhibits exceptional refinement. This Brut NV's vivacious structure harbours an exquisite bouquet of crisp apple and white flowers twists wrapped in seamless minerality, resulting in a refreshing and balanced finish. Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru NV presents a wine crafted with uncompromising integrity, a tribute to the métier of its generational custodians. Luxuriate in each glass of this exalted Champagne, basking in its complexity and opulence. It's an exceptional selection for discerning palates, encapsulating the very essence of fine viniculture. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$222.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2008 Blanc de Blancs offers a very subtle and substantial, multi-layered bouquet of wet chalk, hazelnuts, stewed apples, lemons, toast, jasmine. Full-bodied and vibrant, this is a highly elegant, very mineral, pure, fresh, firm, tense and persistent Champagne of great complexity. It is still very young but has a great aging potential. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$651.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93)From a difficult year (no Cristal, no Vintage) with a wet summer and a harvest already in August (like 2017 and most probably also 2018), Roederer's soon-to-be-released 2011 Blanc de Blancs offers a clear, bright, fresh and very delicate and floral bouquet with almond, hazelnut and nougat aromas. Sourced entirely in Avize (toward Cramant in the north and Oger in the south), where Chardonnay behaved quite well that year, as Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon put it. He noted that the 2011 Blanc de Blancs comes along like a Crémant from the Loire Valley rather than a Champagne from the Côte des Blancs due to its low pressure. Thirty percent of the cuvée was fermented in oak (in 2017, it's 32%) to give a more rich and round style of Blanc de Blancs since the characteristic salinity comes in the finish anyway. We like texture! That's why we pick very ripe grapes at 11% alcohol. We don't chaptalize, and—since 1930—we don't need malolactic fermentation here. We just reduce the pressure to ensure a fuller, richer flow of bubbles. In fact, the 2011 is deliciously rich and charming but also pure, highly delicate (if not tender) and lifted by an airy freshness. The finish is pure and salty and underlines the great elegance, finesse and supple lightness of the 2011. To tell you the truth, this is a damn good 2011! Disgorged in January 2018; tasted May 2018. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$641.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Roederer's 2009 Brut Nature is compelling. Powerful, ample and creamy, the 2009 has more than enough natural richness and texture to carry the wine with no dosage. The Brut Nature emerges from vineyards in Cumieres, where the wines are naturally tense, which creates a fascinating push and pull with the ripeness of 2009 and no dosage approach. Of all the grand marque Chefs de Caves, Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon is the closest to his vineyards and the most artisan in spirit. That comes through loud and clear in this fabulous Champagne. The Brut Nature is also the single best value within the Roederer range today. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$255.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95)This is very minerally and stony, with chalk and salt and oyster-shell undertones. It’s full-bodied and layered, yet remains intense with a lively finish. Done dry. Umami. No dosage. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Field blend from a single plot in Cumieres. Better in a few years. Drink or hold. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$432.00 |
|||||
Wine Spectator (92)An elegant Champagne in an aperitif style, with flavors of crushed blackberry, biscuit, spring blossom and Meyer lemon zest riding the finely detailed bead, underscored by a streak of salinity that emerges on the fresh finish. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 4 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$456.00 |
|||||
Wine Spectator (92)An elegant Champagne in an aperitif style, with flavors of crushed blackberry, biscuit, spring blossom and Meyer lemon zest riding the finely detailed bead, underscored by a streak of salinity that emerges on the fresh finish. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$197.00 |
|||||
Decanter (97)Softly shimmering straw gold, green tints, with a delicate filigree dancing at will around the glass. The nose is gently authoritative; spring flowers garlanding stone fruit, a hint of hawthorn maybe, then lemongrass. The palate has encyclopaedic depth, the intricacies of the Perpetual Reserve weaving their early magic; almond, sloe, gingerbread and apples; the finish has a pleasing twist of bitterness, courtesy the small percentage of oak-aged reserve wine. Maybe the dosage can come down even further, such is the engaging and subtle complexity harnessed elsewhere? |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 24 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$503.00 |
|||||
Decanter (97)Softly shimmering straw gold, green tints, with a delicate filigree dancing at will around the glass. The nose is gently authoritative; spring flowers garlanding stone fruit, a hint of hawthorn maybe, then lemongrass. The palate has encyclopaedic depth, the intricacies of the Perpetual Reserve weaving their early magic; almond, sloe, gingerbread and apples; the finish has a pleasing twist of bitterness, courtesy the small percentage of oak-aged reserve wine. Maybe the dosage can come down even further, such is the engaging and subtle complexity harnessed elsewhere? |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$222.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$375.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 2 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$427.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (94)The first impression is as invigorating as a sea breeze. I love the interplay of mirabelle, grapefruit and lychee fruit with minty freshness and waxiness from lees contact. And all this is welded to a beautifully proportioned palate with plenty of structure, the acidity bright and the mousse animating. Very salty finish that pulls you back for more. A cuvee of 41% chardonnay, 33% pinot noir and 26% pinot meunier. Of these, 15% fermented in oak and 85% in stainless steel. The final blend contained 36% reserve perpetual and 10% reserve wines of the 2012 - 2018 vintage from oak. The dosage is 7 g/l. Drink or hold. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 100 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$917.00 |
|||||
Vinous (100)The 1988 Cristal (magnum) is a wine of exquisite beauty and total refinement. Chardonnay drives the balance in a deep, vertical Champagne endowed with tremendous concentration and pure power. Lemon confit, wild flowers, mint and marzipan are some of the many notes that lift from the glass, but what stands out most about the 1988 is its extraordinary aromatic breadth and the sheer concentration of the flavors. “I really suffered with these wines," Lécaillon told me. “When I joined Roederer in 1989, these were the first vins clairs I tasted. I almost said: ‘I’m leaving. I can’t do this all my life.’ The wines were so hard to taste when they were young. So hard.” This is a late disgorgement from 2007. There is not a whole lot of doubt that nearly 20 years on the lees has transformed Cristal in magnum from a profound wine to something even more extraordinary. The 1988 is a rare Cristal in which Chardonnay drives the blend, composed of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir. |
|||||||||
|
|
Champagne | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$687.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (97)From the family collection, disgorged ten years after harvest, slightly lower than original dosage. Shows some malolactic honeyed character (rare in Cristal at 20-25%), a cool late September harvest with a poor set and high millerandage in the vineyard. This shows more dominant chardonnay on the nose with sweet honey and nougat, some dried lime citrus too, it also has an earthy side and some deep spice. The palate has almost cognac-like fruits, toasted brioche and raisin bread flavours, very assertive, concentrated, a liqueur-like Champagne that has a lot of potential and great length. -NS |
|||||||||
