France - All Red Wines
France stands as the epitome of excellence when it comes to crafting red wines that showcase the diversity of terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions.
In Bordeaux, the renowned Left Bank vineyards of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion epitomize the artistry of winemaking. These prestigious estates craft red wines that blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, resulting in wines of depth, structure, and complexity. The wines from the Right Bank, such as those from Pétrus, Château Ausone, and Château Cheval Blanc, offer elegance, refinement, and a focus on Merlot as the dominant grape variety.
In Burgundy, the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune regions are home to iconic vineyards like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau. These vineyards produce world-renowned Pinot Noir wines that showcase finesse, complexity, and a captivating expression of their unique terroirs.
The Rhône Valley boasts appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Hermitage, producers like Jean-Louis Chave and Domaine Jean-Louis Grippat craft powerful and age-worthy Syrah-based wines with immense structure and complexity. Côte-Rôtie is known for its elegant and perfumed Syrah wines, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape combines a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre to create bold and full-bodied wines.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny shine with exceptional Cabernet Franc wines. Producers such as Charles Joguet and Domaine Guiberteau showcase the region's ability to craft wines of finesse, with notes of red fruits, spice, and a characteristic herbal undertone.
Finally, in the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon region is celebrated for its bold and robust red wines. Vineyards like Mas de Daumas Gassac and Domaine Gauby produce powerful and expressive wines that highlight the region's warm climate and diverse terroirs.
France - All Red Wines
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$23,048.75 |
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Wine Advocate (94)This wine is turning out much in the style of such wonderful Petrus vintages as 1967 and 1971. Although not as outstanding as either the 1998 or 2000, it displays beautiful intensity and finesse in a more evolved style than one normally expects from this estate. The wine has a dense, nearly opaque ruby/purple color, sweet black cherry, mulberry, truffle-infused fruit, full body, low acidity, admirable purity, and sweet tannin. It should be ready to drink in 5-6 years, and will last for two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. Only 2,400 cases were produced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WI) |
Inc. GST
SG$26,178.49 |
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The Wine Independent (98)Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2012 Petrus needs vigorous swirling to uncover notes of plum preserves, kirsch, and blueberry compote with hints of crushed rocks, truffles, licorice, and dried roses. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with spicy black fruit layers and superbly ripe, rounded tannins, giving just enough freshness to lift the long earthy finish. A stunning achievement for this vintage, give it another 5-7 years in the cellar and drink it over the next 25 years+. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. GST
SG$60,504.03 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Deep ruby in color, here you find truffle, dark chocolate, coffee bean, cigar box, black cherry and dark plums. Full bodied, elegant, velvety, opulent, sweet and fresh, the presence on the palate is silk and velvet in the texture with purity and sweetness to the fruits. The wine is hedonistic as well as intellectual, and a little bit firm. There is serious aging potential. The wine really sticks with you, for over 60 seconds in the finish. Give this at least 15 or more years in the cellar to develop before popping a cork. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WE) |
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SG$1,008.95 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Under the ownership of the Gardinier family, this chateau now rivals some of the classed growths, and deserves its crus bourgeois exceptionnel classification. It is certainly full of new wood flavors, but these are not allowed to dominate dense fruit tannins, flavors of black plums and fine layers of acidity. Will certainly age for 10+ years. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$669.22 |
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James Suckling (96-97)The complexity and depth is fantastic in this beautifully crafted, refined red. Such poise, finesse and length. Yet dense and very compacted. Love the texture precision. Goes on and on. Best ever? |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$825.78 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,057.22 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Absolutely compelling from the initial swirl, sniff and sip. It takes no time to recognize this as being an incredible, future legendary Bordeaux! The perfume is mesmerizing with its display of flowers, spices, tobacco leaf, cassis, plum and blackberries. But it is the texture, with its layers of silky, perfectly, ripe, sweet fruits that steals the show. Rich, full-bodied and concentrated, the decadent finish, with all its multiple layers sticks with you for at least sixty seconds! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,336.10 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$926.46 |
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The Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 2018 is an exquisite and outstanding wine, produced by the renowned Pierre Girardin; one of the youngest and most innovative producers in Burgundy. The Burgundian artistry captured in this bottle reflects the unique terroir of the Grands Epenots vineyard, one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted from handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, this wine undergoes traditional vinification in open vats, followed by 14 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Opulent and seductively perfumed, this red wine unravels the quintessential Pinot Noir aromas of ripe red fruits, underscored by sophisticated spices and silky tannins. With a powerful yet elegant palate, every sip reveals an exquisite balance of fruit density and fine-grained tannins, making the Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 2018 a resplendent testament to Girardin's esteemed winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,031.79 |
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Delighting aficionados with exquisite precision, the Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Bas 2019 is an empyreal offering from the renowned Pierre Girardin estate. This red Burgundy gem emanates from the spiritual home of fine Pinot Noir, Pommard, where time-honoured winemaking techniques marry prodigious terroir. Imbued with masterful complexity, Girardin's vintage exhibits an arresting bouquet of ripe cherries and forest berries, underscored by earthy undertones and a hint of spice. Its opulent minerality reflects the Rugiens Bas climat's ancient limestone soils, while traditional vinification in French oak imbues a harmonious balance and sublime finish. Following in the footsteps of thirteen generations of Girardin vignerons, Pierre builds on his family's prestigious legacy, expressing Pommard’s finest through a meticulous, biodynamic approach. His stewardship demands low yields, ensuring optimum fruit concentration for this remarkably elegant Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Bas 2019, a wine befitting the most discerning connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,103.26 |
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Discover the gracefully refined Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021, crafted in the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, France. Pierre Girardin, part of a prestigious family lineage of winemakers dating back to the 14th Century, impresses with meticulous attention to detail from the vine to the bottle. This particular expression showcases the tangible benefits of organic farming, with expertly selected grapes hand-harvested at optimum ripeness. The Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021 exemplifies the natural depth and complexity of Pinot Noir. Nobly intense, it unfolds layers of dark fruits, spices, and earthy undertones along with a velvety finish. Traditional vinification yields excellent purity of fruit, supported by an approachable tannic structure and poised acid balance to promise longevity. This enchanting wine captivates from the first sip, rendering a mirror to its terroir. Savour the distinguished and rewarding complexity of the Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021 today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,631.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2008 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a silky, elegant wine. Freshly cut roses, dark red fruit and minerals sit on a core of utterly refined tannins. This shows stunning balance in a weightless style that gains energy on the clean, focused finish. This is a fabulous effort from Ponsot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,220.06 |
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James Suckling (95)Wow. Minerals, cedar, almost like warm stones in the heat. And then some spice. A wine that's gorgeous, beautiful to taste now, but you know there's so much more coming to it. Will be better in three to five years. But it's already gorgeous - decant a couple hours in advance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$857.05 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 55% oak barriques and 45% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes from the glass with an atomic perfume of raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles, rose oil and Chinese five spice, giving way to suggestions of cinnamon stick, dusty soil, pencil lead and underbrush. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is a hedonist's dream, delivering layer-upon-layer of black and red berry preserves with loads of fragrant accents, a beautifully firm yet plush texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a whole firework display of exotic spices. This is pretty much out-of-the-gate delicious, but it has the backbone to evolve over three decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$908.67 |
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James Suckling (98-99)This is integrated, with superb density and beauty, offering blackcurrant, mineral and some bark. Full-bodied, yet so polished and refined. Crushed stone. Lots of expression and texture to this wine. Creamy. Pure and precise. Elegant, yet layered. Slightly plusher than the 2019. Dense, yet agile. Fresh as always. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. 50% new oak 15% old oak and 35% concrete amphorae. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98-100 (JA) |
Inc. GST
SG$615.41 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98-100)A wine to convince you of the quality and ripeness of Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac in this 2023 vintage, showcasing superbly supple tannins, great balance, depth and savoury blue and black fruit character, bitter cocoa bean, freshly cut herbs, black tea, fennel, all vivid and with purity of character. There is density here but it is not overt, with heightened raspberry leaf, peony and violet aromatics. Vinified in the newly-completed section of the cellars, in egg-shaped wooden vats and sunken qveri-style clay vats. 50% new oak for ageing, with 35% amphora and 15% one year old barrels. One of the wines of the vintage. New lighter bottle as of the 2022 around 490g, down from 815g in the past, 30 tonnes of CO2 saved just in terms of production. Harvest September 7, one day earlier than 2022, then slow picking through to October 10, later than many in Pauillac - and normal yields of around 40hl/h. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$457.76 |
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James Suckling (93-94)What a racy and focused Potensac with wonderful density and finesse as well as a firm and polished tannins that hold the whole thing together. A beautiful, reasoned young red. One of best Potensacs in a long time. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92+ (VN (AG)) |
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SG$427.59 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92+)The 2018 Potensac is every bit as appealing as it was from barrel. Ripe and pliant, with terrific purity of fruit, the 2018 captures all of the natural radiance of the year. This fleshy Haut-Medoc delivers superb quality in a forward, open-knit style that can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. The bouquet shows lovely savory and floral Cabernet notes that work so well with the pliant Merlot fruit. Time in the glass brings out a surprising amount of freshness, with bright acids that suggest 10-15 years of cellaring potential is a safe bet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$946.08 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Shows excellent depth of fruit with chewy and polished tannins. Full and very long. Gorgeous length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$5,544.48 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
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SG$1,341.40 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2016 Rauzan-Ségla is simply stunning. Ample and generous in the glass, the 2016 is a positively stellar wine that will leave readers weak at the knees. The flavors and textures are generous as this sublime Margaux shows off its alluring personality. Sweet red cherry, plum, pomegranate, blood orange, spice and rose petal are some of the many notes that run through this absolutely exquisite wine. The 2016 is just as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel, maybe even more! Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 95-97 (TDB) |
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SG$769.89 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97)Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Merlot; 13% alcohol; a final yield of 38 hl/ha; aging in oak barrels, 60% of which are new; tasted at the property and at the UGCB press tasting; Eric Boissenot is the consultant). A tiny bit of Cabernet Franc was in fact co-vinified with the Cabernet Sauvignon. Mildew damage reduced the amount of Merlot here. This is intensely perfumed and extremely expressive aromatically with the parfumier’s essence of violets and wild hedgerow flowers, rose petals, graphite by the nuclear reactor core-load and a rich deep, dark, cool autumnal fruit. There are also tiny wild strawberries , blood orange, and that gorgeously tender cedar note one so associates with Rauzan-Ségla, dark roast coffee beans and grated dark chocolate. This feels very composed and natural, an object lesson in purity and precision. There is a lovely fleshy softness on the attack, with super-svelte tannins. The mid-palate seems both sinuous and yet linear, precise and focussed but with great concentration and perfect harmony. There’s also a superb natural sweetness. Gentle aeration brings more cassis notes into the mouth and a refreshing sapidity. Overall, there is great plenitude, considerable tension and class without opulence. And in 2021 the wine is more floral than ever. It continues its rich vein of form, with the chewy tannins and lift on the finish hinting at the potential longevity. All the Chanel estates are in their first full year of conversion to organic viticulture, making the final yield all the more impressive. Really superb. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$497.69 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$730.95 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$1,154.96 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$1,443.81 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,136.87 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 years. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$489.02 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$568.20 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A solid red with a dense palate of ripe fruit, chewy tannins and a savory finish. This shows structure and reserve. Excellent second wine from Rauzan. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-100 (JD) |
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SG$1,197.13 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97-100)Checking in as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2018 Château Smith Haut Lafitte reveals a saturated purple color as well as rock star notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, graphite, crushed rocks, and spice. Deep, profoundly concentrated, beautifully seamless and textured on the palate, it reminds me of the 2009 with its opulent, powerful style. It's a brilliant wine from this terrific estate and up with the top wines in the vintage. Hats off to director Fabien Teitgen who continues to make an elegant yet powerful, uncompromising style of wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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SG$21,110.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)This wine is turning out much in the style of such wonderful Petrus vintages as 1967 and 1971. Although not as outstanding as either the 1998 or 2000, it displays beautiful intensity and finesse in a more evolved style than one normally expects from this estate. The wine has a dense, nearly opaque ruby/purple color, sweet black cherry, mulberry, truffle-infused fruit, full body, low acidity, admirable purity, and sweet tannin. It should be ready to drink in 5-6 years, and will last for two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. Only 2,400 cases were produced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WI) |
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SG$23,980.00 |
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The Wine Independent (98)Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2012 Petrus needs vigorous swirling to uncover notes of plum preserves, kirsch, and blueberry compote with hints of crushed rocks, truffles, licorice, and dried roses. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with spicy black fruit layers and superbly ripe, rounded tannins, giving just enough freshness to lift the long earthy finish. A stunning achievement for this vintage, give it another 5-7 years in the cellar and drink it over the next 25 years+. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
In Bond
SG$55,470.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Deep ruby in color, here you find truffle, dark chocolate, coffee bean, cigar box, black cherry and dark plums. Full bodied, elegant, velvety, opulent, sweet and fresh, the presence on the palate is silk and velvet in the texture with purity and sweetness to the fruits. The wine is hedonistic as well as intellectual, and a little bit firm. There is serious aging potential. The wine really sticks with you, for over 60 seconds in the finish. Give this at least 15 or more years in the cellar to develop before popping a cork. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WE) |
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SG$890.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Under the ownership of the Gardinier family, this chateau now rivals some of the classed growths, and deserves its crus bourgeois exceptionnel classification. It is certainly full of new wood flavors, but these are not allowed to dominate dense fruit tannins, flavors of black plums and fine layers of acidity. Will certainly age for 10+ years. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$577.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)The complexity and depth is fantastic in this beautifully crafted, refined red. Such poise, finesse and length. Yet dense and very compacted. Love the texture precision. Goes on and on. Best ever? |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
SG$718.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WCI) |
In Bond
SG$1,850.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Absolutely compelling from the initial swirl, sniff and sip. It takes no time to recognize this as being an incredible, future legendary Bordeaux! The perfume is mesmerizing with its display of flowers, spices, tobacco leaf, cassis, plum and blackberries. But it is the texture, with its layers of silky, perfectly, ripe, sweet fruits that steals the show. Rich, full-bodied and concentrated, the decadent finish, with all its multiple layers sticks with you for at least sixty seconds! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$3,025.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$813.00 |
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The Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 2018 is an exquisite and outstanding wine, produced by the renowned Pierre Girardin; one of the youngest and most innovative producers in Burgundy. The Burgundian artistry captured in this bottle reflects the unique terroir of the Grands Epenots vineyard, one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted from handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, this wine undergoes traditional vinification in open vats, followed by 14 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Opulent and seductively perfumed, this red wine unravels the quintessential Pinot Noir aromas of ripe red fruits, underscored by sophisticated spices and silky tannins. With a powerful yet elegant palate, every sip reveals an exquisite balance of fruit density and fine-grained tannins, making the Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots 2018 a resplendent testament to Girardin's esteemed winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$907.00 |
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Delighting aficionados with exquisite precision, the Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Bas 2019 is an empyreal offering from the renowned Pierre Girardin estate. This red Burgundy gem emanates from the spiritual home of fine Pinot Noir, Pommard, where time-honoured winemaking techniques marry prodigious terroir. Imbued with masterful complexity, Girardin's vintage exhibits an arresting bouquet of ripe cherries and forest berries, underscored by earthy undertones and a hint of spice. Its opulent minerality reflects the Rugiens Bas climat's ancient limestone soils, while traditional vinification in French oak imbues a harmonious balance and sublime finish. Following in the footsteps of thirteen generations of Girardin vignerons, Pierre builds on his family's prestigious legacy, expressing Pommard’s finest through a meticulous, biodynamic approach. His stewardship demands low yields, ensuring optimum fruit concentration for this remarkably elegant Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Bas 2019, a wine befitting the most discerning connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$1,890.00 |
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Discover the gracefully refined Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021, crafted in the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, France. Pierre Girardin, part of a prestigious family lineage of winemakers dating back to the 14th Century, impresses with meticulous attention to detail from the vine to the bottle. This particular expression showcases the tangible benefits of organic farming, with expertly selected grapes hand-harvested at optimum ripeness. The Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021 exemplifies the natural depth and complexity of Pinot Noir. Nobly intense, it unfolds layers of dark fruits, spices, and earthy undertones along with a velvety finish. Traditional vinification yields excellent purity of fruit, supported by an approachable tannic structure and poised acid balance to promise longevity. This enchanting wine captivates from the first sip, rendering a mirror to its terroir. Savour the distinguished and rewarding complexity of the Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 2021 today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,295.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2008 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a silky, elegant wine. Freshly cut roses, dark red fruit and minerals sit on a core of utterly refined tannins. This shows stunning balance in a weightless style that gains energy on the clean, focused finish. This is a fabulous effort from Ponsot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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SG$1,085.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Wow. Minerals, cedar, almost like warm stones in the heat. And then some spice. A wine that's gorgeous, beautiful to taste now, but you know there's so much more coming to it. Will be better in three to five years. But it's already gorgeous - decant a couple hours in advance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$748.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 55% oak barriques and 45% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes from the glass with an atomic perfume of raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles, rose oil and Chinese five spice, giving way to suggestions of cinnamon stick, dusty soil, pencil lead and underbrush. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is a hedonist's dream, delivering layer-upon-layer of black and red berry preserves with loads of fragrant accents, a beautifully firm yet plush texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a whole firework display of exotic spices. This is pretty much out-of-the-gate delicious, but it has the backbone to evolve over three decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$798.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)This is integrated, with superb density and beauty, offering blackcurrant, mineral and some bark. Full-bodied, yet so polished and refined. Crushed stone. Lots of expression and texture to this wine. Creamy. Pure and precise. Elegant, yet layered. Slightly plusher than the 2019. Dense, yet agile. Fresh as always. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. 50% new oak 15% old oak and 35% concrete amphorae. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98-100 (JA) |
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SG$525.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98-100)A wine to convince you of the quality and ripeness of Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac in this 2023 vintage, showcasing superbly supple tannins, great balance, depth and savoury blue and black fruit character, bitter cocoa bean, freshly cut herbs, black tea, fennel, all vivid and with purity of character. There is density here but it is not overt, with heightened raspberry leaf, peony and violet aromatics. Vinified in the newly-completed section of the cellars, in egg-shaped wooden vats and sunken qveri-style clay vats. 50% new oak for ageing, with 35% amphora and 15% one year old barrels. One of the wines of the vintage. New lighter bottle as of the 2022 around 490g, down from 815g in the past, 30 tonnes of CO2 saved just in terms of production. Harvest September 7, one day earlier than 2022, then slow picking through to October 10, later than many in Pauillac - and normal yields of around 40hl/h. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
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SG$383.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)What a racy and focused Potensac with wonderful density and finesse as well as a firm and polished tannins that hold the whole thing together. A beautiful, reasoned young red. One of best Potensacs in a long time. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92+ (VN (AG)) |
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SG$354.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92+)The 2018 Potensac is every bit as appealing as it was from barrel. Ripe and pliant, with terrific purity of fruit, the 2018 captures all of the natural radiance of the year. This fleshy Haut-Medoc delivers superb quality in a forward, open-knit style that can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. The bouquet shows lovely savory and floral Cabernet notes that work so well with the pliant Merlot fruit. Time in the glass brings out a surprising amount of freshness, with bright acids that suggest 10-15 years of cellaring potential is a safe bet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$831.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Shows excellent depth of fruit with chewy and polished tannins. Full and very long. Gorgeous length. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
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SG$1,195.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2016 Rauzan-Ségla is simply stunning. Ample and generous in the glass, the 2016 is a positively stellar wine that will leave readers weak at the knees. The flavors and textures are generous as this sublime Margaux shows off its alluring personality. Sweet red cherry, plum, pomegranate, blood orange, spice and rose petal are some of the many notes that run through this absolutely exquisite wine. The 2016 is just as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel, maybe even more! Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 95-97 (TDB) |
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SG$672.00 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97)Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Merlot; 13% alcohol; a final yield of 38 hl/ha; aging in oak barrels, 60% of which are new; tasted at the property and at the UGCB press tasting; Eric Boissenot is the consultant). A tiny bit of Cabernet Franc was in fact co-vinified with the Cabernet Sauvignon. Mildew damage reduced the amount of Merlot here. This is intensely perfumed and extremely expressive aromatically with the parfumier’s essence of violets and wild hedgerow flowers, rose petals, graphite by the nuclear reactor core-load and a rich deep, dark, cool autumnal fruit. There are also tiny wild strawberries , blood orange, and that gorgeously tender cedar note one so associates with Rauzan-Ségla, dark roast coffee beans and grated dark chocolate. This feels very composed and natural, an object lesson in purity and precision. There is a lovely fleshy softness on the attack, with super-svelte tannins. The mid-palate seems both sinuous and yet linear, precise and focussed but with great concentration and perfect harmony. There’s also a superb natural sweetness. Gentle aeration brings more cassis notes into the mouth and a refreshing sapidity. Overall, there is great plenitude, considerable tension and class without opulence. And in 2021 the wine is more floral than ever. It continues its rich vein of form, with the chewy tannins and lift on the finish hinting at the potential longevity. All the Chanel estates are in their first full year of conversion to organic viticulture, making the final yield all the more impressive. Really superb. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$417.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$631.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (97)The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 years. |
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SG$413.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$483.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A solid red with a dense palate of ripe fruit, chewy tannins and a savory finish. This shows structure and reserve. Excellent second wine from Rauzan. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-100 (JD) |
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SG$1,060.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97-100)Checking in as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2018 Château Smith Haut Lafitte reveals a saturated purple color as well as rock star notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, graphite, crushed rocks, and spice. Deep, profoundly concentrated, beautifully seamless and textured on the palate, it reminds me of the 2009 with its opulent, powerful style. It's a brilliant wine from this terrific estate and up with the top wines in the vintage. Hats off to director Fabien Teitgen who continues to make an elegant yet powerful, uncompromising style of wine. |
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