Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Rhône
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,165.48 |
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Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,719.17 |
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Vinous - Josh Raynolds (92-94)Inky ruby. Sexy red berry and floral scents, with bright graphite and cracked pepper adding complexity. Juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are enlivened by brisk acidity and firmed by suave tannins. Finishes with tangy strawberry flavor and compelling sweetness and length. This is extremely well-balanced and graceful. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,753.04 |
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Vinous (98)Glass-staining violet. Displays expansive, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry and boysenberry, with exotic spice, violet oil, smoky mineral and incense notes building in the glass. Densely packed yet almost shockingly energetic on the palate, offering penetrating black and blue fruit liqueur, floral pastille, allspice and olive paste flavors with a hint of cracked pepper. The floral note carries emphatically through a wonderfully long, sharply detailed finish that's framed by youthfully gripping, polished tannins. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$995.00 |
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Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,500.00 |
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Vinous - Josh Raynolds (92-94)Inky ruby. Sexy red berry and floral scents, with bright graphite and cracked pepper adding complexity. Juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are enlivened by brisk acidity and firmed by suave tannins. Finishes with tangy strawberry flavor and compelling sweetness and length. This is extremely well-balanced and graceful. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$3,360.00 |
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Vinous (98)Glass-staining violet. Displays expansive, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry and boysenberry, with exotic spice, violet oil, smoky mineral and incense notes building in the glass. Densely packed yet almost shockingly energetic on the palate, offering penetrating black and blue fruit liqueur, floral pastille, allspice and olive paste flavors with a hint of cracked pepper. The floral note carries emphatically through a wonderfully long, sharply detailed finish that's framed by youthfully gripping, polished tannins. |
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