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 | 3 | 99 (DC) |
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SG$821.42 |
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Decanter (99)A distinctive bouquet with notes of iodine, flowers, fresh fruit and graphite, but its floral character takes on a dominant role with airing. Gorgeously juicy mouthfeel brimming with energy lengthening a finish that consolidates its profound substance but also reveals surprising subtlety and delicacy. This 2018 is perhaps an atypical Calon Ségur in the context of recent vintages, but it joins the ranks of the great ones and should gain in elegance over time. Cellaring may be required for up to twenty-five years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$958.42 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2019 Calon Ségur is a wine of soaring vertical intensity and pure power. That's the good news. The not so good news is that it won't be ready to drink any time soon. Exotic spice, pencil shavings, crème de cassis, mocha and licorice are some of the nuances that develop in the glass, but those descriptions can't even begin to capture the sheer beauty of what is in the glass. I loved the 2019 from barrel and I love it just as much from bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$883.21 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2018 Canon is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Maybe more so. Vertical and explosive in the glass, Canon sizzles with tension and vibrancy. Readers will find a majestic, soaring Grand Cru Classé that captures all the magic of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Canon exudes mind-blowing precision and deliciousness. It is another magnificent effort from Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and his team. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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SG$901.04 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Canon is deep garnet-purple in color. It offers up fragrant notes of mocha, violets, and licorice over a core of plum preserves and wild blueberries, plus a waft of Indian spices. The full-bodied palate is full-on gorgeous, delivering bright, energetic black and blue fruit layers with a lively backbone and super-fine, perfectly ripe tannins, finishing long, long, long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$754.98 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2021 Canon La Gaffelière is striking. Aromatic and expressive, with no hard edges, the 2021 impresses with its balance and overall harmony. All the elements are so nicely integrated. Crushed red berry fruit, white flowers, mint, rose petal and orange zest all race through this super-appealing, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. The 2021 is so well put together. It's is such a sensual wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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SG$456.32 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-94 (JS) |
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SG$478.12 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (JD) |
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SG$267.64 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)From the team at Calon Ségur, the 2018 Château Capbern is another smoking good Saint-Estèphe. In 2018 it’s a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that will spend 18 months in 60% new French oak. This ripe, sexy wine (it hit 14.6% natural alcohol) sports a deep purple color as well as blockbuster notes of crème de cassis, jammy blackberries, crushed flowers, and scorched earth. Despite all the fruit and texture, it stays beautifully balanced, has classic Saint-Estèphe earthy minerality, ripe tannins, and a great finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$2,240.65 |
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James Suckling (97)Exquisitely fine tannins to the currant, lead-pencil and chocolate character. The palate is full, yet very refined and linear with a long, lingering finish. Such polish and tension. The tannins are intense, yet so fine, giving almost a powdery texture. So Lafite-like. Best Carruades ever? 56% cabernet sauvignon and 38% merlot, the rest cabernet franc. Drink after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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SG$1,948.92 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Rhone | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$979.47 |
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Vinous (91)Bright red-ruby. Brooding aromas of plum, gunflint, hot stones, mint, nuts, charcoal and woodsmoke. Rich, dense, silky and very ripe; a wonderfully fleshy Crozes that really spreads out to coat the palate. As round, sweet and plush as this rather massive wine is, it's still youthfully unevolved. Finishes long and aromatic, with big, tongue-dusting tannins and hints of espresso and nutty oak. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$2,047.33 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$2,361.99 |
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Vinous (93+)Full ruby-red. Granitic aromas of gunflint, minerals and licorice. Lush, rich and seamless but very backward, with very dark flavors of blackberry, licorice and spice. Less obviously sweet than the extraordinary Pavillon bottling, but this, too, dusts the entire palate. A wine of great structure and power. Explosive, gripping finish. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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SG$793.08 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$9,101.06 |
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Immerse yourself in the lavish flavours with a bottle of Charles Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Argillas 2021. This exceptional Pinot Noir is a masterpiece from the hands of renowned vintner Charles Lachaux, born in the prestigious vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy. Lachaux's meticulous and innovative techniques, such as no crushing, short-cold maceration, and gentle pump-overs, extol the fineness and aromatic complexity of the grape. Lachaux cultivates Aux Argillas with organic and biodynamic principles, steering away from typical vine-age approach. The 2021 vintage, aged for 16 months in oak barrels, delivers a refined complexity and delicate balance of rich fruit, structured tannins, and elegant finish. Its taste profile is accentuated by vivid layers of red cherry, blueberries, and violets, paired with strokes of spice and mineral undertones. Experience the vibrant delight that is Charles Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Argillas 2021, a testament to Lachaux's masterful command of viticulture and winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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SG$887.96 |
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Boasting a rich history, Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2011 hails from one of the most revered wineries in Burgundy, France. This exquisite wine, harvested by hand, reveals complex layers of dark and red berries, enriched by the estate's unique microclimate and heritage-rich terroir dating back 2,000 years. The deep clay and limestone soils of the single-vineyard 'monopole', contribute to the bold characteristics of the Pinot Noir grapes. The 2011 vintage showcases elegant tannins, an enchanting balance of freshness and structure, with a strikingly long finish. Chateau Pommard employs traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring superior quality and finesse. The ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months results in a lavish palette of flavours, creating a wine of distinction and complexity. Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2011 is an embodiment of exceptional Burgundy winemaking tradition, a true gem for discerning oenophiles. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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SG$1,093.97 |
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Indulge in the exquisite sensation of the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2012, the unrivalled product of a renowned winery nestled within the Burgundy wine region of France. This high-profile monopole, born from the combined soils of iron-rich clay and deadly limestone, promises a dense, deeply layered Pinot Noir. The grapes, hand-picked at optimal maturation, follow a prudent vinification process ensuring preservation of inherent character and quality. Considered a stellar vintage, 2012 was marked by challenging climatic conditions, which ultimately led to a smaller but supremely fine yield. The end result is a wine of elegant complexity, exhibited through an array of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones and delicate tannins. On the palate, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2012 unfolds with incredible balance, escalating into a lasting, intensely flavoured finish. This is a profound reflection of meticulous winemaking in harmony with respect for terroir - a captivating portrayal of Pommard's Monopole heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$3,650.76 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$3,243.45 |
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James Suckling (97)A white with beautiful density and bright fruit. Full body and bright acidity. Very long, tight and strong at the end. Muscular. This ages in a combination of large and small barrels. Pure sauvignon. First white from the team at Cheval Blanc. Made across the street. Sold in three-bottle cases. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 95-96 (JS) |
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SG$776.43 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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SG$2,240.65 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru escaped frost damage and therefore comprises four barrels and one "Wine Globe". It has a fairly intense bouquet with red berries, blood oranges and a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberry and raspberry fruit, orange rind and baking powder. There's a fine grip with commendable structure on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$970.41 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$3,887.99 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was picked from October 8. I prefer the bouquet to that of the more confit-like 2014; this is very fresh and vivacious, offering black cherries mixed with blueberry and light violet aromas, the mineral component more expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit on the entry, tinged with graphite. Shows good weight but tightens up toward the back end, suggesting that it may close down. Quite saline on the finish. Give it 7–8 years in bottle. Tasted at Clos de Tart. |
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Rhone | 4 | 96 (WS) |
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SG$696.47 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Lots of taut sinew here supporting the beam of black cherry, plum, tar and mineral flavors, with sweet earth, tobacco and cocoa powder on the finish. This wine has gotten progressively bigger over time and still seems in its ascendancy. Terrific focus and purity.--1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2020. 8,330 cases made. -JM |
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Rhone | 3 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$757.11 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Leather and spiced notes, pure with good fresh vivacity on the nose. The palate is ripe and seductive, layered with forest fruits, dark spiced figs. Attractive refreshing acidity, red fruits and a wild garrigue savoury Mourvèdre note – the tannins are supple and silky – dark forest-fruits finish which is broad, ample and opulent but always with a finesse of tannins and a savoury liquorice mineral note. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97-99 (JD) |
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SG$1,014.01 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97-99)One of the biggest successes on the upper plateau is the 2020 Château Clos Fourtet, and it does everything right in the vintage. A magical, perfumed bouquet of red plums, black cherries, white truffle, and white flowers just screams Saint-Emilion, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, flawless overall balance, a dense mid-palate, and a liqueur of rocks-like minerality on the palate. Building incrementally with time in the glass, this is thrilling stuff that should offer some up-front appeal in its youth yet benefit from 7-8 years in the cellar and keep for 30 years or more. Bravo! The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc that’s still resting in 50% new French oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$1,661.51 |
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Vinous (91)(bottled in June of 2016): Dark red. Deep fruit aromas of plum and redcurrant are complicated by leather, game and earth nuances. Surprisingly silky and broad, with its red fruit and smoke flavors joined by a note of milk chocolate. The wine's substantial dusty but ultimately refined tannins currently shorten its finish but there's enough mid-palate density here for this wine to come into balance with bottle aging. Finishes with hints of olive tapenade and milk chocolate. With aeration this wine showed a lovely combination of sweetness and acidity. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$2,736.60 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Heady, perfumed, flattering nose. Very rich start and refined finish with real neatness. Reminds me of the 2005 but with possibly more precision. Long. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$1,208.03 |
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Decanter (96)The final blend of this is superb, including both the energy of the young vines and the density of the old. They deliver a lush, spicy fruit with a strong mineral underpinning, a dense texture, firm but supple tannins and an infinitely rewarding finish. The Clos des Epeneaux is produced from a monopole of 5.23ha located at the juncture of Grands Epenots (20%) and Petits Epenots (80%). The clos is divided by regisseur Paul Zinetti into four main subdivisions by age of vine and underlying soils which are farmed and vinified separately. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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SG$25,085.91 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is slightly leathery on the nose and this detracts from the brightness and delineation of the aromatics. Yet there is decent fruit here. The palate is vibrant and poised, with quite a heavy layer of oak yet it feels in proportion to the fruit. This is a Clos Vougeot that just requires time to cohere, however the constituent parts are in place. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (DC) |
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SG$714.00 |
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Decanter (99)A distinctive bouquet with notes of iodine, flowers, fresh fruit and graphite, but its floral character takes on a dominant role with airing. Gorgeously juicy mouthfeel brimming with energy lengthening a finish that consolidates its profound substance but also reveals surprising subtlety and delicacy. This 2018 is perhaps an atypical Calon Ségur in the context of recent vintages, but it joins the ranks of the great ones and should gain in elegance over time. Cellaring may be required for up to twenty-five years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$841.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2019 Calon Ségur is a wine of soaring vertical intensity and pure power. That's the good news. The not so good news is that it won't be ready to drink any time soon. Exotic spice, pencil shavings, crème de cassis, mocha and licorice are some of the nuances that develop in the glass, but those descriptions can't even begin to capture the sheer beauty of what is in the glass. I loved the 2019 from barrel and I love it just as much from bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$772.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2018 Canon is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Maybe more so. Vertical and explosive in the glass, Canon sizzles with tension and vibrancy. Readers will find a majestic, soaring Grand Cru Classé that captures all the magic of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Canon exudes mind-blowing precision and deliciousness. It is another magnificent effort from Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and his team. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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SG$791.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Canon is deep garnet-purple in color. It offers up fragrant notes of mocha, violets, and licorice over a core of plum preserves and wild blueberries, plus a waft of Indian spices. The full-bodied palate is full-on gorgeous, delivering bright, energetic black and blue fruit layers with a lively backbone and super-fine, perfectly ripe tannins, finishing long, long, long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$657.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2021 Canon La Gaffelière is striking. Aromatic and expressive, with no hard edges, the 2021 impresses with its balance and overall harmony. All the elements are so nicely integrated. Crushed red berry fruit, white flowers, mint, rose petal and orange zest all race through this super-appealing, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. The 2021 is so well put together. It's is such a sensual wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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SG$383.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-94 (JS) |
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SG$403.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (JD) |
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SG$207.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)From the team at Calon Ségur, the 2018 Château Capbern is another smoking good Saint-Estèphe. In 2018 it’s a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that will spend 18 months in 60% new French oak. This ripe, sexy wine (it hit 14.6% natural alcohol) sports a deep purple color as well as blockbuster notes of crème de cassis, jammy blackberries, crushed flowers, and scorched earth. Despite all the fruit and texture, it stays beautifully balanced, has classic Saint-Estèphe earthy minerality, ripe tannins, and a great finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$2,020.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Exquisitely fine tannins to the currant, lead-pencil and chocolate character. The palate is full, yet very refined and linear with a long, lingering finish. Such polish and tension. The tannins are intense, yet so fine, giving almost a powdery texture. So Lafite-like. Best Carruades ever? 56% cabernet sauvignon and 38% merlot, the rest cabernet franc. Drink after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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SG$1,755.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Rhone | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$859.00 |
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Vinous (91)Bright red-ruby. Brooding aromas of plum, gunflint, hot stones, mint, nuts, charcoal and woodsmoke. Rich, dense, silky and very ripe; a wonderfully fleshy Crozes that really spreads out to coat the palate. As round, sweet and plush as this rather massive wine is, it's still youthfully unevolved. Finishes long and aromatic, with big, tongue-dusting tannins and hints of espresso and nutty oak. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$1,840.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$2,130.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Full ruby-red. Granitic aromas of gunflint, minerals and licorice. Lush, rich and seamless but very backward, with very dark flavors of blackberry, licorice and spice. Less obviously sweet than the extraordinary Pavillon bottling, but this, too, dusts the entire palate. A wine of great structure and power. Explosive, gripping finish. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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SG$688.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$8,310.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the lavish flavours with a bottle of Charles Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Argillas 2021. This exceptional Pinot Noir is a masterpiece from the hands of renowned vintner Charles Lachaux, born in the prestigious vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy. Lachaux's meticulous and innovative techniques, such as no crushing, short-cold maceration, and gentle pump-overs, extol the fineness and aromatic complexity of the grape. Lachaux cultivates Aux Argillas with organic and biodynamic principles, steering away from typical vine-age approach. The 2021 vintage, aged for 16 months in oak barrels, delivers a refined complexity and delicate balance of rich fruit, structured tannins, and elegant finish. Its taste profile is accentuated by vivid layers of red cherry, blueberries, and violets, paired with strokes of spice and mineral undertones. Experience the vibrant delight that is Charles Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Argillas 2021, a testament to Lachaux's masterful command of viticulture and winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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SG$779.00 |
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Boasting a rich history, Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2011 hails from one of the most revered wineries in Burgundy, France. This exquisite wine, harvested by hand, reveals complex layers of dark and red berries, enriched by the estate's unique microclimate and heritage-rich terroir dating back 2,000 years. The deep clay and limestone soils of the single-vineyard 'monopole', contribute to the bold characteristics of the Pinot Noir grapes. The 2011 vintage showcases elegant tannins, an enchanting balance of freshness and structure, with a strikingly long finish. Chateau Pommard employs traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring superior quality and finesse. The ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months results in a lavish palette of flavours, creating a wine of distinction and complexity. Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2011 is an embodiment of exceptional Burgundy winemaking tradition, a true gem for discerning oenophiles. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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SG$968.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite sensation of the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2012, the unrivalled product of a renowned winery nestled within the Burgundy wine region of France. This high-profile monopole, born from the combined soils of iron-rich clay and deadly limestone, promises a dense, deeply layered Pinot Noir. The grapes, hand-picked at optimal maturation, follow a prudent vinification process ensuring preservation of inherent character and quality. Considered a stellar vintage, 2012 was marked by challenging climatic conditions, which ultimately led to a smaller but supremely fine yield. The end result is a wine of elegant complexity, exhibited through an array of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones and delicate tannins. On the palate, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2012 unfolds with incredible balance, escalating into a lasting, intensely flavoured finish. This is a profound reflection of meticulous winemaking in harmony with respect for terroir - a captivating portrayal of Pommard's Monopole heritage. |
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SG$3,315.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$2,940.00 |
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James Suckling (97)A white with beautiful density and bright fruit. Full body and bright acidity. Very long, tight and strong at the end. Muscular. This ages in a combination of large and small barrels. Pure sauvignon. First white from the team at Cheval Blanc. Made across the street. Sold in three-bottle cases. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 95-96 (JS) |
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SG$678.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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SG$2,020.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru escaped frost damage and therefore comprises four barrels and one "Wine Globe". It has a fairly intense bouquet with red berries, blood oranges and a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberry and raspberry fruit, orange rind and baking powder. There's a fine grip with commendable structure on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$852.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$3,530.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was picked from October 8. I prefer the bouquet to that of the more confit-like 2014; this is very fresh and vivacious, offering black cherries mixed with blueberry and light violet aromas, the mineral component more expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit on the entry, tinged with graphite. Shows good weight but tightens up toward the back end, suggesting that it may close down. Quite saline on the finish. Give it 7–8 years in bottle. Tasted at Clos de Tart. |
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Rhone | 4 | 96 (WS) |
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SG$602.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Lots of taut sinew here supporting the beam of black cherry, plum, tar and mineral flavors, with sweet earth, tobacco and cocoa powder on the finish. This wine has gotten progressively bigger over time and still seems in its ascendancy. Terrific focus and purity.--1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2020. 8,330 cases made. -JM |
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Rhone | 3 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$655.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Leather and spiced notes, pure with good fresh vivacity on the nose. The palate is ripe and seductive, layered with forest fruits, dark spiced figs. Attractive refreshing acidity, red fruits and a wild garrigue savoury Mourvèdre note – the tannins are supple and silky – dark forest-fruits finish which is broad, ample and opulent but always with a finesse of tannins and a savoury liquorice mineral note. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97-99 (JD) |
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SG$892.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97-99)One of the biggest successes on the upper plateau is the 2020 Château Clos Fourtet, and it does everything right in the vintage. A magical, perfumed bouquet of red plums, black cherries, white truffle, and white flowers just screams Saint-Emilion, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, flawless overall balance, a dense mid-palate, and a liqueur of rocks-like minerality on the palate. Building incrementally with time in the glass, this is thrilling stuff that should offer some up-front appeal in its youth yet benefit from 7-8 years in the cellar and keep for 30 years or more. Bravo! The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc that’s still resting in 50% new French oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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Vinous (91)(bottled in June of 2016): Dark red. Deep fruit aromas of plum and redcurrant are complicated by leather, game and earth nuances. Surprisingly silky and broad, with its red fruit and smoke flavors joined by a note of milk chocolate. The wine's substantial dusty but ultimately refined tannins currently shorten its finish but there's enough mid-palate density here for this wine to come into balance with bottle aging. Finishes with hints of olive tapenade and milk chocolate. With aeration this wine showed a lovely combination of sweetness and acidity. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$2,475.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Heady, perfumed, flattering nose. Very rich start and refined finish with real neatness. Reminds me of the 2005 but with possibly more precision. Long. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$1,070.00 |
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Decanter (96)The final blend of this is superb, including both the energy of the young vines and the density of the old. They deliver a lush, spicy fruit with a strong mineral underpinning, a dense texture, firm but supple tannins and an infinitely rewarding finish. The Clos des Epeneaux is produced from a monopole of 5.23ha located at the juncture of Grands Epenots (20%) and Petits Epenots (80%). The clos is divided by regisseur Paul Zinetti into four main subdivisions by age of vine and underlying soils which are farmed and vinified separately. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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SG$22,975.00 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is slightly leathery on the nose and this detracts from the brightness and delineation of the aromatics. Yet there is decent fruit here. The palate is vibrant and poised, with quite a heavy layer of oak yet it feels in proportion to the fruit. This is a Clos Vougeot that just requires time to cohere, however the constituent parts are in place. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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