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Rhone | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,029.40 |
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A showpiece for true connoisseurs, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is an idyllic embodiment of the Rhône Valley's acclaimed winemaking skills. Crafted by the esteemed Jean Pierre Villa, this wine radiates profound articulation of the terroir and intense grape character. With an emphasis on manual harvesting and traditional vinification, Villa inspires a minimalist philosophy, allowing the grapes and their unique characteristics to shine. The wine is sourced from the famed Fongeant vineyard, located on Côte Rôtie, a southwestern slope enriched by granite and schist soils. The Syrah grape, the wine's primary varietal, provides a symphony of smoky, black fruit flavours, framed elegantly by refined tannins, showcasing the epitome of the Cote Rotie style. A captivating marriage of strength and fine-grained elegance, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is a testament to outstanding viniculture and the excellence of Villa's winemaking prowess. Its understated complexity promises an impressive ageing potential. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$974.90 |
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Discover the epitome of fine wine; Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2019. Distinctly crafted in the prestigious Northern Rhone region of France, this exquisite wine speaks volumes about the producer's meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising quality. Jean Pierre Villa, a name revered among wine enthusiasts, upholds tradition by adhering to classic vinification methods. Hand-harvested grapes, and diligent selection yield an opulent Syrah blend, characterised by well-rounded tannins and subtle, lingering finish. Indulge in the sophisticated flavour profile, displaying dark fruit tones juxtaposed with earthy, smoky undertones, befitting of the region's unique terroir. Perfect for those special occasions or an indulgent quiet night in, Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2019 offers a transcendental experience in every sip. Unleash the celebration of artisan winemaking at its finest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-88 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$535.19 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-88)(from 45-year-old vines in Concoeur, in the hills behind Vosne-Romanée; there was no frost here in 2016 but vines in a small valley just 500 meters away were decimated, according to Tardy; 12.1% natural alcohol chaptalized to 12.8%): Healthy dark red. Ripe, sappy aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and licorice. A medium-bodied wine with sweet berry and cherry fruit flavors framed by a firm edge of acidity and complicated by a leathery nuance. Lovely vinosity here, with an acidulated red fruit character and fine, dusty tannins that suggest this wine will evolve slowly. Tardy told me that Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet and Domaine Arlaud own vines in the same windy, rocky, essentially flat site. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$858.27 |
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Vinous (89)Good bright red with ruby tones. Rather wild aromas of black raspberry, smoke and leather. Supple, smooth and approachable; offers good volume for Chambolle and comes across as edge-free. A late dusting of tannins is nicely supported by mid-palate material. Not especially nuanced but this wine, too, will offer early drinkability. |
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Jean Tardy Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Athets
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$651 -
SG$796
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Athets has blackberry and raspberry fruit, just a touch of reduction but good intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins but there is plenty of fruit, quite spicy in the second half with a punchy, flavour-packed yet tight finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,457.62 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2021 Echézeaux Les Treux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru feels too reduced in the glass and even when poured from one to another, the fruit is suppressed by the sulfur. Redcurrant and strawberry scents eventually eke out after about 20 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. It feels a little oaky and lacks a bit of "flow," though there is a pleasant sorbet-fresh finish. Not bad, though not the best Grand Cru you will find this vintage. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,438.47 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)100% new wood. Dense dark purple, the nose currently dominated by the oak, but it will integrate well without any sign of drying the ample fruit. We cannot see the detail yet but the 2022 Echezeaux finishes gracefully, with finesse. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Jean Tardy Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Treux VV
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$1,515 -
SG$1,850
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)As usual, the 2023 Echézeaux Les Treux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is raised entirely in new oak. This is well defined with a sense of transparency that I don't think I have seen in Tardy's wines. It is quite perfumed and floral. The palate is medium-bodied with a plush entry and satin-like texture with just a touch of spice. There is a vein of candied orange peel toward the finish that lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, although perhaps this year I might just go for the Aux Argillats. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$748.26 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has one of the more outgoing bouquets that I tasted from Tardy, featuring forward red cherry, raspberry coulis and pressed rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, cohesive and focused, and yet it might be missing the complexity shown by the 2018 on the finish, where it decides to play it safe. Still, this is a very attractive Gevrey-Chambertin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$802.76 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has a nicely detailed and terroir expressive bouquet, brambly red fruit mixed with sous-bois and light truffle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, silky smooth in texture with a precise and quite pure finish. One of my picks from Tardy this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$790.69 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has quite a dense bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, an attractive floral element that becomes more pronounced with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, lightly spiced with a touch of candied orange peel towards the finish. Lovely silky texture here. Stylish and quite persistent. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$848.46 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes, which suffered minor hail damage (10%), is one of Tardy's more fruit intense crus with black cherries and white-tipped strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, taut and quite citrus-fresh and tensile on the finish with admirable length. This is a delightful Gevrey from Guillaume Tardy, contender for his best 2021. |
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Jean Tardy Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vv
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 89-91 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$0 -
SG$0
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)Mid crimson in colour with a fine savoury strawberry fruit, very Gevrey. A solid quite rich mouthful of fruit, with a softer strawberry fruit at the finish, and some tannins which do not intrude to far. Drink from 2028-2032. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,080.69 |
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Vinous (91)Medium red. Reticent scents of redcurrant and leather come across as a bit more rustic than the Champerrier. Offers good texture and breadth if a bit less floral lift in the middle palate than the Champerrier. But some saline minerality gives the wine adequate energy. Finishes with dusty tannins. Probably best for drinking over the next ten years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$893.21 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a lovely, vivacious and generous bouquet of dark cherries, violet, hints of meat juices and brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, and quite strict and linear at the moment, but I appreciate the depth and persistence on the aftertaste. One that is saving itself for later. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,252.85 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has quite a backward yet precise nose, dark cherries, iodine and violet scents. Good definition but surly at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, taut and fresh, quite saline on the finish but the compactness of this cuvée suggests that it will need 4-5 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,427.25 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a little more horsepower behind it on the nose with dark berry fruit, hints of bay leaf and black tea. Fine delineation, although there is a tad more oak to be assimilated. Maybe a hint of Brettanomyces? The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity that cuts through the mainly black fruit. Good tension with blood orange notes emerging towards the finish, which shows fine depth, though maybe just missing a little soul. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Jean Tardy Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Argillas
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$1,015 -
SG$1,240
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a clean and transparent bouquet with lifted red berry fruit notes laced with sous-bois scents. It's quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied, poised and focused with a light crunchiness, fine mineralité and another harmonious finish. This is excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$610.84 |
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Vinous (92-94)Matured in around 40% new oak, the 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Au Bas de Combe Vieilles Vignes has a very controlled, focused bouquet of raspberry and bilberry fruit, beautifully defined and very terroir-expressive. The palate is well balanced and stylistically equidistant between Nuits Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée, betraying its geographical location. The 85-year-old vines impart great concentration but also immense quality, more Premier Cru than Village Cru. Superb. |
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Jean Tardy Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Bas de Combe
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$675 -
SG$825
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Vivacious mid ruby, with a greater density of fruit on the nose, mainly raspberry, at just the right degree of ripeness. As always, this is the most complete of the Tardy village wines with both muscle and finesse, and the longest finish. The upper part seems to Guillaume to reflect the soil of Aux Boudots above, while the lower part has more clay. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$978.17 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Vigneux is well-defined and focused on the nose: dark cherry and plummy fruit, hints of pressed violets emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins, fine acidity, quite firm and uncompromising on the finish where I seek a touch more elegance and tension. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$885.00 |
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A showpiece for true connoisseurs, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is an idyllic embodiment of the Rhône Valley's acclaimed winemaking skills. Crafted by the esteemed Jean Pierre Villa, this wine radiates profound articulation of the terroir and intense grape character. With an emphasis on manual harvesting and traditional vinification, Villa inspires a minimalist philosophy, allowing the grapes and their unique characteristics to shine. The wine is sourced from the famed Fongeant vineyard, located on Côte Rôtie, a southwestern slope enriched by granite and schist soils. The Syrah grape, the wine's primary varietal, provides a symphony of smoky, black fruit flavours, framed elegantly by refined tannins, showcasing the epitome of the Cote Rotie style. A captivating marriage of strength and fine-grained elegance, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is a testament to outstanding viniculture and the excellence of Villa's winemaking prowess. Its understated complexity promises an impressive ageing potential. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$835.00 |
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Discover the epitome of fine wine; Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2019. Distinctly crafted in the prestigious Northern Rhone region of France, this exquisite wine speaks volumes about the producer's meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising quality. Jean Pierre Villa, a name revered among wine enthusiasts, upholds tradition by adhering to classic vinification methods. Hand-harvested grapes, and diligent selection yield an opulent Syrah blend, characterised by well-rounded tannins and subtle, lingering finish. Indulge in the sophisticated flavour profile, displaying dark fruit tones juxtaposed with earthy, smoky undertones, befitting of the region's unique terroir. Perfect for those special occasions or an indulgent quiet night in, Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2019 offers a transcendental experience in every sip. Unleash the celebration of artisan winemaking at its finest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-88 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$392.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-88)(from 45-year-old vines in Concoeur, in the hills behind Vosne-Romanée; there was no frost here in 2016 but vines in a small valley just 500 meters away were decimated, according to Tardy; 12.1% natural alcohol chaptalized to 12.8%): Healthy dark red. Ripe, sappy aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and licorice. A medium-bodied wine with sweet berry and cherry fruit flavors framed by a firm edge of acidity and complicated by a leathery nuance. Lovely vinosity here, with an acidulated red fruit character and fine, dusty tannins that suggest this wine will evolve slowly. Tardy told me that Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet and Domaine Arlaud own vines in the same windy, rocky, essentially flat site. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$728.00 |
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Vinous (89)Good bright red with ruby tones. Rather wild aromas of black raspberry, smoke and leather. Supple, smooth and approachable; offers good volume for Chambolle and comes across as edge-free. A late dusting of tannins is nicely supported by mid-palate material. Not especially nuanced but this wine, too, will offer early drinkability. |
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Jean Tardy Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Athets
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$651 -
SG$796
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Athets has blackberry and raspberry fruit, just a touch of reduction but good intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins but there is plenty of fruit, quite spicy in the second half with a punchy, flavour-packed yet tight finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$2,225.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2021 Echézeaux Les Treux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru feels too reduced in the glass and even when poured from one to another, the fruit is suppressed by the sulfur. Redcurrant and strawberry scents eventually eke out after about 20 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. It feels a little oaky and lacks a bit of "flow," though there is a pleasant sorbet-fresh finish. Not bad, though not the best Grand Cru you will find this vintage. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$1,290.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)100% new wood. Dense dark purple, the nose currently dominated by the oak, but it will integrate well without any sign of drying the ample fruit. We cannot see the detail yet but the 2022 Echezeaux finishes gracefully, with finesse. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Jean Tardy Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Treux VV
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$1,515 -
SG$1,850
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)As usual, the 2023 Echézeaux Les Treux Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is raised entirely in new oak. This is well defined with a sense of transparency that I don't think I have seen in Tardy's wines. It is quite perfumed and floral. The palate is medium-bodied with a plush entry and satin-like texture with just a touch of spice. There is a vein of candied orange peel toward the finish that lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, although perhaps this year I might just go for the Aux Argillats. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$635.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has one of the more outgoing bouquets that I tasted from Tardy, featuring forward red cherry, raspberry coulis and pressed rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, cohesive and focused, and yet it might be missing the complexity shown by the 2018 on the finish, where it decides to play it safe. Still, this is a very attractive Gevrey-Chambertin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$685.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has a nicely detailed and terroir expressive bouquet, brambly red fruit mixed with sous-bois and light truffle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, silky smooth in texture with a precise and quite pure finish. One of my picks from Tardy this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$666.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes has quite a dense bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, an attractive floral element that becomes more pronounced with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, lightly spiced with a touch of candied orange peel towards the finish. Lovely silky texture here. Stylish and quite persistent. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$719.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes, which suffered minor hail damage (10%), is one of Tardy's more fruit intense crus with black cherries and white-tipped strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, taut and quite citrus-fresh and tensile on the finish with admirable length. This is a delightful Gevrey from Guillaume Tardy, contender for his best 2021. |
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Jean Tardy Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vv
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 89-91 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$0 -
SG$0
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)Mid crimson in colour with a fine savoury strawberry fruit, very Gevrey. A solid quite rich mouthful of fruit, with a softer strawberry fruit at the finish, and some tannins which do not intrude to far. Drink from 2028-2032. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$938.00 |
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Vinous (91)Medium red. Reticent scents of redcurrant and leather come across as a bit more rustic than the Champerrier. Offers good texture and breadth if a bit less floral lift in the middle palate than the Champerrier. But some saline minerality gives the wine adequate energy. Finishes with dusty tannins. Probably best for drinking over the next ten years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$766.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a lovely, vivacious and generous bouquet of dark cherries, violet, hints of meat juices and brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, and quite strict and linear at the moment, but I appreciate the depth and persistence on the aftertaste. One that is saving itself for later. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,090.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has quite a backward yet precise nose, dark cherries, iodine and violet scents. Good definition but surly at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, taut and fresh, quite saline on the finish but the compactness of this cuvée suggests that it will need 4-5 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$1,250.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a little more horsepower behind it on the nose with dark berry fruit, hints of bay leaf and black tea. Fine delineation, although there is a tad more oak to be assimilated. Maybe a hint of Brettanomyces? The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity that cuts through the mainly black fruit. Good tension with blood orange notes emerging towards the finish, which shows fine depth, though maybe just missing a little soul. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Jean Tardy Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Argillas
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$1,015 -
SG$1,240
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a clean and transparent bouquet with lifted red berry fruit notes laced with sous-bois scents. It's quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied, poised and focused with a light crunchiness, fine mineralité and another harmonious finish. This is excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$501.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Matured in around 40% new oak, the 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Au Bas de Combe Vieilles Vignes has a very controlled, focused bouquet of raspberry and bilberry fruit, beautifully defined and very terroir-expressive. The palate is well balanced and stylistically equidistant between Nuits Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée, betraying its geographical location. The 85-year-old vines impart great concentration but also immense quality, more Premier Cru than Village Cru. Superb. |
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Jean Tardy Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Bas de Combe
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (IB) |
Expected Price Range
SG$675 -
SG$825
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Vivacious mid ruby, with a greater density of fruit on the nose, mainly raspberry, at just the right degree of ripeness. As always, this is the most complete of the Tardy village wines with both muscle and finesse, and the longest finish. The upper part seems to Guillaume to reflect the soil of Aux Boudots above, while the lower part has more clay. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$838.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Vigneux is well-defined and focused on the nose: dark cherry and plummy fruit, hints of pressed violets emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins, fine acidity, quite firm and uncompromising on the finish where I seek a touch more elegance and tension. |
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There is a wealth of great French wine outside the ‘Big 4’ (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhone). The Languedoc Roussillon with it’s herby, robust Mediterranean reds, Provence with its pale, vinous roses, Loire with its flinty Sauvignons, crunchy Cabernet Francs, and endlessly fascinating Chenins, Jura with its old fashioned curiosities… the list goes on. Tradition and terroir are the veins running through them all, making French wines still the most emulated in the world.
