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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Inc. GST
SG$166.57 |
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Inc. GST
SG$2,680.09 |
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Tasting the Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon 1987, an esteemed product of the renowned Mas de Daumas Gassac estate in the Languedoc region of France, is a journey back in time for any discerning palate. This wine's careful conception by Aimé Guibert, along with his world-class team of oenologists led the estate to its esteemed recognition, often called the 'Lafite of the Languedoc'. Ungrafted Vitis Vinifera and organic farming methods combined to speak of the soil, sun, and time of its making. Dark ruby in hue, it captures quintessential Cabernet notes of cassis and blackberry, underscored by earthy undertones and a delicately spiced finish. This rich, robust wine has a demonstrative balance between acidity and tannin, displaying profound ageing potential. The Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 is a timeless testament to spectacular winemaking, and a jewel of Languedoc's terroir. |
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Pays d'Oc | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$135.00 |
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In Bond
SG$2,340.00 |
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Tasting the Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon 1987, an esteemed product of the renowned Mas de Daumas Gassac estate in the Languedoc region of France, is a journey back in time for any discerning palate. This wine's careful conception by Aimé Guibert, along with his world-class team of oenologists led the estate to its esteemed recognition, often called the 'Lafite of the Languedoc'. Ungrafted Vitis Vinifera and organic farming methods combined to speak of the soil, sun, and time of its making. Dark ruby in hue, it captures quintessential Cabernet notes of cassis and blackberry, underscored by earthy undertones and a delicately spiced finish. This rich, robust wine has a demonstrative balance between acidity and tannin, displaying profound ageing potential. The Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 is a timeless testament to spectacular winemaking, and a jewel of Languedoc's terroir. |