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 | 9 | 95-97 (JD) |
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SG$569.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Readers looking for one of the hidden gems in the vintage should jump on the 2023 Château Brane-Cantenac, an incredibly impressive Margaux that does everything right. Cassis, graphite, violets, lead pencil, and leafy tobacco notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with classy, integrated oak, flawless balance, and fine tannins. I love its overall purity, as well as its balance, and it should need just 4-5 years of bottle age to show its potential. Tasted twice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,391.51 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a lifted, perfumed and quite floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with wilted rose petal and a touch of blood orange. Gorgeous! The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure, a killer line of acidity and perhaps some discreet stem addition, as it is overtly peppery toward the finish. Plenty of freshness and quite linear. Classic Burgundy. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$816.66 |
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The Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2018 exemplifies the nuanced quality from the distinguished producer Bruno Lorenzon. Crafted in the esteemed vineyards of Mercurey, France, within the Côte Chalonnaise region, this exquisite wine boasts a remarkable intensity, balance and finesse. The magic ladles out via traditional vinification methods, age-old wisdom and modern innovation. The 2018 Champs Martin, hand-picked from 40-year-old vines and matured in French oak barrels, retains a vibrant, defined fruit character which pairs delightfully with its mineral undertones. Surrounded by dense, structured, silken tannins, this wine uncloaks a captivating complexity, which year after year, magnifies its reputation amongst connoisseurs. Imbued with the spirit of devotion from Lorenzon, this wine is pure and precise, mirroring the careful craftsmanship of its maker. One sip of the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2018 bears testament to why it wears the crown in the panoramic world of fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$952.07 |
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Behold, the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2019, an exquisite testament to France's prestigious Côte Chalonnaise. Under the meticulous expertise of Bruno Lorenzon, a wine-grower committed to stringent biodynamic practices and low yields, emerges this splendour. This fine wine, meticulously crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, radiates a stunning clarity and complexity that leaves connoisseurs spellbound. Produced in the fertile soils of Mercurey and matured in well-seasoned French oak barrels, it boasts a vibrant bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and subtle notes of forest floor. On the palate, it enchants with a kaleidoscope of flavours, with masterfully interwoven undertones of minerality enhancing its charm. A triumphant expression of elegance, the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2019 is a harmonious blend of precision, depth, and balance. Savour the sublime finesse of this perfectly structured wine, deserving of a spot on any discerning collector's wine rack. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
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SG$1,045.81 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Lorenzon has exceeded himself with the 2020 Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, taut and layered wine evocative of smoky blueberries, plums and exotic spices. Youthfully reserved without being in the least austere, this is an elegant, complete red that will richly reward patience, but don't expect the drama of over-ripeness and new oak young, because it avoids any excess. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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SG$1,269.20 |
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Introduce yourself to the quintessential expression of Burgundian wine with the inimitable Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Piece 13 2018. Hailing from the magnificent landscapes of Mercurey in the heart of the famed Burgundy region, this offering is a skilful concoction of Lorenzon's masterful winemaking techniques, which highlight the authenticity and terroir-driven character of the wine. Applying meticulous viticulture and the vibrant Chardonnay grape, this wine is both biodynamic and organic, championing pure farming techniques. The entire process is carried out with the utmost respect for the environment and the unique climatic conditions of the region. Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Piece 13 2018 flaunts an opulent palette layered with complex mineral tones, crisp acidity, and impeccable balance, a characteristic feature of Lorenzon's wines. Each sip delivers a stunning interplay of freshness and depth, making this wine an unforgettable experience to savour. Perfect for those special occasions or simply an indulgent evening. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$1,458.92 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97 (JA) |
Inc. GST
SG$950.92 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Precise and confident texture to this wine, has higher levels of both Cabernets in 2023 than in 2022, having reached exceptional maturity, and personally I feel that have recaptured the heart and spirit of Calon. Skilfully made, love the violet peony savoury character, it's sappy and has liqourice root and squid ink salinity, along with tons of cassis and cigar box. The blend for this was built on Cabernet, and you can feel it. My favourite Calon since the 2020 vintage, hands down. 100% new oak, director Vincent Millet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,233.85 |
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Vinous (100)From the very beginning, the 2015 Canon has made an eloquent case for itself as one of the wines of the vintage. Multiple tastings from bottle only confirm what several early tastings hinted at: the 2015 Canon is simply extraordinary in every way. Sumptuous and exotic, with no hard edges and exceptional balance, the 2015 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. A rush of red fruit intermingled with floral notes, spice and smoke notes effortlessly runs up the wine's vertical structure as the 2015 thrills with every twist and turn. The 2015 Canon is a rare wine that is both hedonistic and intellectual - well, maybe it is a bit more hedonistic-leaning. It doesn't matter. Don't miss it. This 2015 is masterpiece from General Manager Nicolas Auderbert and his team at Canon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,248.53 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques, the 2016 Canon is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, and—WOW—it opens with the most stunning perfume of violets, red roses and kirsch, giving way to a core of black cherry preserves, chocolate box, licorice, warm plums and Chinese five spice plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with expressive, perfumed black berry layers accented by lively red fruits and exotic spices, supported by impressively fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension, finishing very long with jaw-dropping energy. Tasted three times, I had one opportunity to taste the 2015 and 2016 Canon side by side. While I love the bold, rich, seductive nature of the 2015, this 2016 kicks it up a notch in terms of polish, precision, depth and persistence. Most notably, the superbly ripe, exquisitely fine-grained tannins on this 2016 bring to the table a whole other level of sophistication. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,179.84 |
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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$1,175.52 |
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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 | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,076.27 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is so elegant and sophisticated already, with a really electric presence and length that goes on and on. It's medium- to full-bodied with an intensity of tannins. It remains weightless and energetic. The pH is 3.41, making this a vivid and lively wine. Currant, orange and stone. Sea salt, too. The limestone soils created a unique wine here in 2023. A blend of 71% merlot and 29% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$1,071.97 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Canon La Gaffelière is heady, sumptuous and totally exotic. A wine of depth and striking intensity, the 2020 possesses tremendous balance right out of the gate. Ripe red plum, blood orange, pomegranate, spice and leather all meld together effortlessly. There's real presence and depth here. Time in the glass brings out the purity of the flavors. The blend is 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't wait to see how this ages |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 96-97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$634.82 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Showing al-dente fruit with raspberries, orange peel and other hints of bitter citrus. Medium-bodied with creamy and medium, round tannins leading to a salty finish. Cabernet franc really showing through. A blend of 45% cabernet franc, 35% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon. May be better than 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-96 (WCI) |
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SG$438.62 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94-96)2023 is the first vintage produced in the new, state-of-the-art gravity cellars, which really made a difference this year. Sporting a dark hue, the intense aromatic profile shoots out its blackberry, espresso, flowers, cherries, and truffle with only a single swirl. On the palate, the wine is opulent, powerful, rich, and intense, yet, it is also light on its feet due to its complementing acidities. The finish is long, intense, energetic, and rich, with layers of sweet, polished, luscious fruits, with just a hint of spice, and peppery cocoa on the back end. The wine is a blend of 71.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 1.5% Petit Verdot. 13.6% ABV, 3.64 pH. The Grand Vin was produced using only 52% of the harvest. Picking took place September 7 - October 6, making this the longest harvest in the history of the estate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,908.62 |
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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 | 96-97 (JS) |
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SG$2,666.66 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is very classically structured with a palate that starts off slowly. Full-bodied and chewy with a soft, creamy texture and a long finish. Savory. A touch austere. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, the rest petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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SG$2,664.51 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$20,759.53 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is exceedingly pure on the nose, offering black cherries, bergamot and touches of pomegranate and wonderful mineralité; it’s actually not unlike the Chapelle-Chambertin from Dugat in style. The palate is well balanced with fine-grained tannins. Not a voluptuous Chapelle-Chambertin, but full of nervosité, with a lightly spiced and very persistent finish. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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SG$1,326.99 |
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Decanter (94)Ripe nose with some black truffle, dark chocolate and blackcurrant. On the palate this is juicy and succulent, a lighter fresher wine than the two before, cooling mint, minerality, bright strawberry and raspberry leaf. lifted still with concentration and pomerol power but also glossy with some confidence shining through. Nicely integrated tannins and long length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
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SG$1,753.22 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru comes from four parcels of vines, totaling 1.5 hectares, on the mid-slope. Slightly deeper in color than the Les Maréchaudes, it has more depth and complexity on the nose, the blackberry, raspberry, wild hedgerow and damp-earthy, mossy aromas soaring from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, and smoother and silkier than the Les Maréchaudes, leading to a sensual, pure, caressing finish. A gorgeous 2018 from Chardonnay des Briailles. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$2,902.04 |
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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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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$4,691.80 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$1,400.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$2,959.83 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$1,400.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$2,845.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$3,884.17 |
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SG$4,517.40 |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 95-97 (JD) |
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SG$463.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Readers looking for one of the hidden gems in the vintage should jump on the 2023 Château Brane-Cantenac, an incredibly impressive Margaux that does everything right. Cassis, graphite, violets, lead pencil, and leafy tobacco notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with classy, integrated oak, flawless balance, and fine tannins. I love its overall purity, as well as its balance, and it should need just 4-5 years of bottle age to show its potential. Tasted twice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$3,060.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a lifted, perfumed and quite floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with wilted rose petal and a touch of blood orange. Gorgeous! The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure, a killer line of acidity and perhaps some discreet stem addition, as it is overtly peppery toward the finish. Plenty of freshness and quite linear. Classic Burgundy. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
In Bond
SG$693.00 |
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The Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2018 exemplifies the nuanced quality from the distinguished producer Bruno Lorenzon. Crafted in the esteemed vineyards of Mercurey, France, within the Côte Chalonnaise region, this exquisite wine boasts a remarkable intensity, balance and finesse. The magic ladles out via traditional vinification methods, age-old wisdom and modern innovation. The 2018 Champs Martin, hand-picked from 40-year-old vines and matured in French oak barrels, retains a vibrant, defined fruit character which pairs delightfully with its mineral undertones. Surrounded by dense, structured, silken tannins, this wine uncloaks a captivating complexity, which year after year, magnifies its reputation amongst connoisseurs. Imbued with the spirit of devotion from Lorenzon, this wine is pure and precise, mirroring the careful craftsmanship of its maker. One sip of the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2018 bears testament to why it wears the crown in the panoramic world of fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
In Bond
SG$820.00 |
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Behold, the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2019, an exquisite testament to France's prestigious Côte Chalonnaise. Under the meticulous expertise of Bruno Lorenzon, a wine-grower committed to stringent biodynamic practices and low yields, emerges this splendour. This fine wine, meticulously crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, radiates a stunning clarity and complexity that leaves connoisseurs spellbound. Produced in the fertile soils of Mercurey and matured in well-seasoned French oak barrels, it boasts a vibrant bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and subtle notes of forest floor. On the palate, it enchants with a kaleidoscope of flavours, with masterfully interwoven undertones of minerality enhancing its charm. A triumphant expression of elegance, the Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin 2019 is a harmonious blend of precision, depth, and balance. Savour the sublime finesse of this perfectly structured wine, deserving of a spot on any discerning collector's wine rack. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
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SG$906.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Lorenzon has exceeded himself with the 2020 Mercurey 1er Cru Champs Martin Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, taut and layered wine evocative of smoky blueberries, plums and exotic spices. Youthfully reserved without being in the least austere, this is an elegant, complete red that will richly reward patience, but don't expect the drama of over-ripeness and new oak young, because it avoids any excess. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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SG$1,105.00 |
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Introduce yourself to the quintessential expression of Burgundian wine with the inimitable Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Piece 13 2018. Hailing from the magnificent landscapes of Mercurey in the heart of the famed Burgundy region, this offering is a skilful concoction of Lorenzon's masterful winemaking techniques, which highlight the authenticity and terroir-driven character of the wine. Applying meticulous viticulture and the vibrant Chardonnay grape, this wine is both biodynamic and organic, championing pure farming techniques. The entire process is carried out with the utmost respect for the environment and the unique climatic conditions of the region. Bruno Lorenzon Mercurey 1er Cru Piece 13 2018 flaunts an opulent palette layered with complex mineral tones, crisp acidity, and impeccable balance, a characteristic feature of Lorenzon's wines. Each sip delivers a stunning interplay of freshness and depth, making this wine an unforgettable experience to savour. Perfect for those special occasions or simply an indulgent evening. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$1,285.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97 (JA) |
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SG$813.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Precise and confident texture to this wine, has higher levels of both Cabernets in 2023 than in 2022, having reached exceptional maturity, and personally I feel that have recaptured the heart and spirit of Calon. Skilfully made, love the violet peony savoury character, it's sappy and has liqourice root and squid ink salinity, along with tons of cassis and cigar box. The blend for this was built on Cabernet, and you can feel it. My favourite Calon since the 2020 vintage, hands down. 100% new oak, director Vincent Millet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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SG$1,990.00 |
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Vinous (100)From the very beginning, the 2015 Canon has made an eloquent case for itself as one of the wines of the vintage. Multiple tastings from bottle only confirm what several early tastings hinted at: the 2015 Canon is simply extraordinary in every way. Sumptuous and exotic, with no hard edges and exceptional balance, the 2015 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. A rush of red fruit intermingled with floral notes, spice and smoke notes effortlessly runs up the wine's vertical structure as the 2015 thrills with every twist and turn. The 2015 Canon is a rare wine that is both hedonistic and intellectual - well, maybe it is a bit more hedonistic-leaning. It doesn't matter. Don't miss it. This 2015 is masterpiece from General Manager Nicolas Auderbert and his team at Canon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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SG$1,090.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques, the 2016 Canon is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, and—WOW—it opens with the most stunning perfume of violets, red roses and kirsch, giving way to a core of black cherry preserves, chocolate box, licorice, warm plums and Chinese five spice plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with expressive, perfumed black berry layers accented by lively red fruits and exotic spices, supported by impressively fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension, finishing very long with jaw-dropping energy. Tasted three times, I had one opportunity to taste the 2015 and 2016 Canon side by side. While I love the bold, rich, seductive nature of the 2015, this 2016 kicks it up a notch in terms of polish, precision, depth and persistence. Most notably, the superbly ripe, exquisitely fine-grained tannins on this 2016 bring to the table a whole other level of sophistication. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$1,025.00 |
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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$1,025.00 |
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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 | 3 | 99-100 (JS) |
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SG$928.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is so elegant and sophisticated already, with a really electric presence and length that goes on and on. It's medium- to full-bodied with an intensity of tannins. It remains weightless and energetic. The pH is 3.41, making this a vivid and lively wine. Currant, orange and stone. Sea salt, too. The limestone soils created a unique wine here in 2023. A blend of 71% merlot and 29% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$930.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Canon La Gaffelière is heady, sumptuous and totally exotic. A wine of depth and striking intensity, the 2020 possesses tremendous balance right out of the gate. Ripe red plum, blood orange, pomegranate, spice and leather all meld together effortlessly. There's real presence and depth here. Time in the glass brings out the purity of the flavors. The blend is 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't wait to see how this ages |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 96-97 (JS) |
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SG$523.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Showing al-dente fruit with raspberries, orange peel and other hints of bitter citrus. Medium-bodied with creamy and medium, round tannins leading to a salty finish. Cabernet franc really showing through. A blend of 45% cabernet franc, 35% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon. May be better than 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-96 (WCI) |
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SG$343.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94-96)2023 is the first vintage produced in the new, state-of-the-art gravity cellars, which really made a difference this year. Sporting a dark hue, the intense aromatic profile shoots out its blackberry, espresso, flowers, cherries, and truffle with only a single swirl. On the palate, the wine is opulent, powerful, rich, and intense, yet, it is also light on its feet due to its complementing acidities. The finish is long, intense, energetic, and rich, with layers of sweet, polished, luscious fruits, with just a hint of spice, and peppery cocoa on the back end. The wine is a blend of 71.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 1.5% Petit Verdot. 13.6% ABV, 3.64 pH. The Grand Vin was produced using only 52% of the harvest. Picking took place September 7 - October 6, making this the longest harvest in the history of the estate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$2,615.00 |
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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 | 96-97 (JS) |
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SG$2,395.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is very classically structured with a palate that starts off slowly. Full-bodied and chewy with a soft, creamy texture and a long finish. Savory. A touch austere. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, the rest petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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SG$2,395.00 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$18,990.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is exceedingly pure on the nose, offering black cherries, bergamot and touches of pomegranate and wonderful mineralité; it’s actually not unlike the Chapelle-Chambertin from Dugat in style. The palate is well balanced with fine-grained tannins. Not a voluptuous Chapelle-Chambertin, but full of nervosité, with a lightly spiced and very persistent finish. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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SG$1,160.00 |
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Decanter (94)Ripe nose with some black truffle, dark chocolate and blackcurrant. On the palate this is juicy and succulent, a lighter fresher wine than the two before, cooling mint, minerality, bright strawberry and raspberry leaf. lifted still with concentration and pomerol power but also glossy with some confidence shining through. Nicely integrated tannins and long length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
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SG$1,555.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru comes from four parcels of vines, totaling 1.5 hectares, on the mid-slope. Slightly deeper in color than the Les Maréchaudes, it has more depth and complexity on the nose, the blackberry, raspberry, wild hedgerow and damp-earthy, mossy aromas soaring from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, and smoother and silkier than the Les Maréchaudes, leading to a sensual, pure, caressing finish. A gorgeous 2018 from Chardonnay des Briailles. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$2,605.00 |
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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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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$4,245.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$1,225.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$2,660.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$1,225.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$2,555.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$3,510.00 |
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SG$4,085.00 |
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