France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.Inc. GSTSG$952.44 -
Burghound (97)
There is the first whiff of secondary character to the gorgeously complex red, black and violet-infused aromas that are trimmed with a dazzling array of spice and sandalwood hints. The round, intense and overtly muscular broad-shouldered flavors possess real power and superb intensity that slowly builds from the mid-palate to the explosively persistent and robust finish. I really like the purity of expression here on the linear and stony backend that has a dusty quality from all of the dry extract that coats the palate and buffers the still notably firm tannic spine. This is a big wine but it remains impeccably well-balanced and it should live for decades, indeed it is still very much in need of more cellar time.Inc. GSTSG$62,818.79 -
Immerse yourself in the distinguished complexity of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019. Boasting a storied history, this premier cru is meticulously crafted in the legendary vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy's esteemed Côte d'Or. Renowned producer, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine (née Gagnard) orchestrate the entire process, employing traditional practices to preserve the quintessence of the terroir.
This 2019 vintage captivates the senses with an alluring bouquet of ripe orchard fruits and discreet oak. The palate surrenders to the wine's marvellous minerality, blending harmoniously to deliver a magical balance of power and elegance. The finish lingers, enriched by vibrant hints of citrus and a delicate buttery texture. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019 is truly an epitome of fine French winemaking.
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Experience the sublime flavours of the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, a testament to the esteemed craftsmanship of the Bouley family from Volnay, one of Burgundy's most lauded winemaking regions in France. This celebrated producer, known for his biodynamic growing principles, offers a bottle brimming with the complexity and depth intrinsic to the Pinot Noir grape.
This vintage presents a splendid, ruby-red hue, promising a profound, aromatic journey. Unveiling layers of robust red fruit, encased with hints of spice, and balanced beautifully by exquisite earthy undertones. The Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018 matured in French oak enhances its structure and imparts a luxurious, velvety finish that lingers.
Gift yourself this impeccable embodiment of Burgundian terroir. With the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, you indulge in, not just a fine wine, but a showcase of traditional winemaking elevated by modern innovation.
Inc. GSTSG$2,721.64 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Volnay Clos de la Caves includes 50% whole bunches that makes a difference on the nose offering tobacco and undergrowth aromas, a touch of black tea that complement the brambly red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, a brisk line of acidity, nothing powerful or intense but there is fine precision on the understated finish. Drink over the next decade.Inc. GSTSG$1,971.59 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py represents a blend of six hectares from around the climat, each with its own attributes. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, black olive and saline notes, all very well defined with wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky-smooth tannins, superb mineralité and a harmonious finish featuring black cherries, blueberry, blood orange and citrus fruit, full of nervosité and admirably persistent. Burgaud said that he had been advised to bottle the various plots separately, but I think this blend represents more than the sum of its parts.Inc. GSTSG$852.16 -
Burghound (93)
Much like the Musigny, this is really beautifully spicy but here there are intense earth and sauvage undertones to the mostly wild red berry fruit scents. There is excellent volume and plenty of minerality to the focused, energetic and overtly powerful large-scaled flavors that culminate in an austere finish that displays noticeable gas which accentuates the firmness of the tannins. Even so, this is clearly a long-distance runner and like the Griotte, I would strongly advise buying this only with the intent to cellar it for at least a decade.Inc. GSTSG$7,566.69 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025.Inc. GSTSG$8,107.38 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,590.09 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Deep and complete, the 2018 Morgon opens in the glass with notes of cassis, plums, smoked meats and cracked pepper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, it's seamless and beautifully balanced, with powdery tannins and succulent acids. This is another terrific wine from Julien Sunier.Inc. GSTSG$825.13 -
James Suckling (96)
What a deep, complex nose this has! It’s like looking into the abyss, yet it’s also somehow delightful. The subtle red-fruit, mineral and earthy notes are beautifully interwoven. And after you’ve taken all that in, you realize how concentrated and precisely balanced this Morgon masterpiece is! From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.Inc. GSTSG$880.50 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016.Inc. GSTSG$4,580.09 -
Wine Spectator (93)
Features notes of dark plum, raspberry and anise, with singed spice and subtle black tea shadings. Displays refined structure and length for the vintage. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 90-93 -JMInc. GSTSG$1,146.64 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Incorporating 10% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, the Grenache-dominated 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (there's a touch of Cinsault) sports a saturated ruby/purple color. It shows hints of new oak in its black raspberries, blackberry, cured meats, crushed violets and spice-driven aromatics. This gives way to a rich, incredibly concentrated base cuvée that could easily be mistaken for the Vieille Vignes from another good year. Polished, concentrated and young, it's going to need bottle age.Inc. GSTSG$1,263.09 -
Vinous (93-95)
Brilliant magenta. Ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and Moroccan spices on the deeply perfumed, expansive nose. Stains the palate with sweet boysenberry, black raspberry and floral pastille flavors, which are sharpened by building mineral and white pepper flourishes. Shows the depth and power of the vintage but comes off lively, even graceful. Delivers strong floral thrust on the extremely long, gently tannic finish.Inc. GSTSG$1,366.64 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
I was able to taste the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Chaupin on two occasions, rating it one point higher on one of those as well. Incredible notes of red and black fruits, violets, scorched earth, ground pepper, and Provençal garrigue notes define the nose, and it’s a darker, richer, slightly more powerful wine than usual, while still showing the inherent elegance and finesse this cuvée always shows. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 15-20. Don’t miss it!Inc. GSTSG$1,643.46 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Up in the top handful of wines in the vintage (which should come as no surprise to anyone who follows this estate), the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, rich and layered Châteauneuf that doesn’t put a foot wrong. Made from 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and the rest Syrah, it offers blockbuster notes of blackberry, liquid-violets, spice and serious minerality to go with awesome mid-palate depth and layers of sweet tannin. Like the Cuvee Chaupin, it will be better in another handful of years and thrill through 2027.Inc. GSTSG$1,502.89 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of fresh red and blue fruits, potpourri and incense gain vivacity from a smoky mineral nuance. Offers deeply concentrated blueberry, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors, while suggestions of candied licorice and white pepper emerge on the back half. Finishes on a suave, alluringly sweet note of red fruit liqueur, featuring slowly emerging tannins and outstanding vivacity and focus.Inc. GSTSG$1,514.93 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes derives from parcels planted on classic clay and galets roulés soils. It's 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varieties. Tight, intense, even clenched, it's in need of several years' cellaring before it becomes truly enjoyable to drink. For now, those gorgeous black cherries are restrained behind a firm wall of tannins. Full-bodied and rich, this is ripe, it just requires patience.Inc. GSTSG$1,513.79 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,659.81 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. Looks very much more evolved than the Bahans 1996. Great edge and evolution. Some oyster shells – certainly something edgy and marine on the nose. Fully evolved on the palate. Lovely mellifluous texture. Just gorgeous now with the fruit fully open and the tannins in retreat. A mineral edge. Not especially long or powerful but at its peak. So clean and health giving.Inc. GSTSG$8,494.33 -
Wine Spectator (95-100)
This is so perfumed and pretty. Classy and elegant on the nose, with currant, light vanilla and a hint of lilac. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. All in finesse. Very impressive for the vintage; could be the wine of the vintage. Score range: 95-100Inc. GSTSG$6,549.59 -
James Suckling (100)
The purity in this wine is really mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry, blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for words. This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929. 58% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc.Inc. GSTSG$7,339.84 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers, pencil shavings, violets and smoked black tea, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered, elegantly muscular profile, its brooding core of fruit framed by a generous endowment of powdery tannin that tempers the ripeness of the vintage. Checking in at 14.7% alcohol, it's nonetheless more classically styled than the more flamboyant 2019 vintage or even the slowly maturing 2010 which I re-tasted alongside for context.Inc. GSTSG$6,567.08 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2015 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a relatively conservative bouquet, yet one that is well defined and focused; subtle gravel notes filter through the citrus fruit, white peach and honeysuckle aromas. The balanced palate features gorgeous dried mango, peach and white pepper notes. The acidity is supremely well judged, and a wonderful spiciness dominates the persistent finish. Compelling. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.Inc. GSTSG$10,530.36 -
James Suckling (98)
Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Savory and fleshy texture on the palate. Well balanced. Flavorful finish with length. Such polish and composure for a young wine. So classy! Try after 2026.Inc. GSTSG$3,558.68 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2020 La Pointe has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. Black cherries, raspberry and subtle violet scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The bottle opened at the château with Eric Monneret shows more graphite/pencil lead elements. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, linear in style, fresh with a vibrant saline finish. I appreciate the manner in which it fans out. Subtle but satisfying, this is a sophisticated Pomerol that adroitly expresses its sense of place.Inc. GSTSG$1,130.16 -
Our exquisite choice of La Raison d'Hetre 2017 emanates from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux, France. The skillfully crafted wine is predominantly Merlot accompanied by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak barrels, subsequently translating to an unmatched depth of flavour; a true testament to the Winemaker's artistry. The producer, Château de Malleret, with decades of viticultural expertise, took advantage of the excellent climatic conditions in 2017 to gift us this remarkable vintage.
La Raison d'Hetre 2017 exudes a rich, velvety palate that is a sensual delight, offering an alluring bouquet of blackberries and truffles. It showcases a pleasing, well-balanced structure with tannins that are both powerful and silky. The finish is long and sophisticated, making this wine a splendid accompaniment to a well-curated cheese board or expertly prepared red meat dishes. Saturated in complexity, with each sip of La Raison d'Hetre 2017, one uncovers layers of taste and aroma inviting prolonged savouring.
Inc. GSTSG$596.06 -
Vinous (93)
Inky ruby. A heady, complex bouquet evokes candied red and dark berries, potpourri, sandalwood and Asian spices. Sappy, penetrating and pure, with impressive depth to its sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors. The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which features subtle tannins and intense red fruit and spicecake flavors. Here's a Rasteau that could stand up to many of the best Chateauneufs of the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$1,036.37 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)
Medium red-ruby. Utterly captivating aromas of red fruits and iron complicated by an exotic white fruit note that reminded me of viognier. Suave and silky but not at all overly sweet, with a lovely subtle perfumed character in the mouth. Very complex and distinctive 100%-merlot wine in an elegant style. Finishes long and perfumed. This property, located between Le Pin and Trotanoy, was recently purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge, owner of Le Gay. The fruit was destemmed by hand, and the must went directly into barrel for fermentation, with Michel Rolland responsible for the winemaking.Inc. GSTSG$4,280.34
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.In BondSG$755.00 -
Burghound (97)
There is the first whiff of secondary character to the gorgeously complex red, black and violet-infused aromas that are trimmed with a dazzling array of spice and sandalwood hints. The round, intense and overtly muscular broad-shouldered flavors possess real power and superb intensity that slowly builds from the mid-palate to the explosively persistent and robust finish. I really like the purity of expression here on the linear and stony backend that has a dusty quality from all of the dry extract that coats the palate and buffers the still notably firm tannic spine. This is a big wine but it remains impeccably well-balanced and it should live for decades, indeed it is still very much in need of more cellar time.In BondSG$57,525.00 -
Immerse yourself in the distinguished complexity of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019. Boasting a storied history, this premier cru is meticulously crafted in the legendary vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy's esteemed Côte d'Or. Renowned producer, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine (née Gagnard) orchestrate the entire process, employing traditional practices to preserve the quintessence of the terroir.
This 2019 vintage captivates the senses with an alluring bouquet of ripe orchard fruits and discreet oak. The palate surrenders to the wine's marvellous minerality, blending harmoniously to deliver a magical balance of power and elegance. The finish lingers, enriched by vibrant hints of citrus and a delicate buttery texture. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019 is truly an epitome of fine French winemaking.
In BondSG$2,465.00 -
Experience the sublime flavours of the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, a testament to the esteemed craftsmanship of the Bouley family from Volnay, one of Burgundy's most lauded winemaking regions in France. This celebrated producer, known for his biodynamic growing principles, offers a bottle brimming with the complexity and depth intrinsic to the Pinot Noir grape.
This vintage presents a splendid, ruby-red hue, promising a profound, aromatic journey. Unveiling layers of robust red fruit, encased with hints of spice, and balanced beautifully by exquisite earthy undertones. The Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018 matured in French oak enhances its structure and imparts a luxurious, velvety finish that lingers.
Gift yourself this impeccable embodiment of Burgundian terroir. With the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, you indulge in, not just a fine wine, but a showcase of traditional winemaking elevated by modern innovation.
In BondSG$2,390.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Volnay Clos de la Caves includes 50% whole bunches that makes a difference on the nose offering tobacco and undergrowth aromas, a touch of black tea that complement the brambly red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, a brisk line of acidity, nothing powerful or intense but there is fine precision on the understated finish. Drink over the next decade.In BondSG$1,690.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py represents a blend of six hectares from around the climat, each with its own attributes. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, black olive and saline notes, all very well defined with wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky-smooth tannins, superb mineralité and a harmonious finish featuring black cherries, blueberry, blood orange and citrus fruit, full of nervosité and admirably persistent. Burgaud said that he had been advised to bottle the various plots separately, but I think this blend represents more than the sum of its parts.In BondSG$663.00 -
Burghound (93)
Much like the Musigny, this is really beautifully spicy but here there are intense earth and sauvage undertones to the mostly wild red berry fruit scents. There is excellent volume and plenty of minerality to the focused, energetic and overtly powerful large-scaled flavors that culminate in an austere finish that displays noticeable gas which accentuates the firmness of the tannins. Even so, this is clearly a long-distance runner and like the Griotte, I would strongly advise buying this only with the intent to cellar it for at least a decade.In BondSG$6,835.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025.In BondSG$7,335.00 -
In BondSG$1,340.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
Deep and complete, the 2018 Morgon opens in the glass with notes of cassis, plums, smoked meats and cracked pepper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, it's seamless and beautifully balanced, with powdery tannins and succulent acids. This is another terrific wine from Julien Sunier.In BondSG$658.00 -
James Suckling (96)
What a deep, complex nose this has! It’s like looking into the abyss, yet it’s also somehow delightful. The subtle red-fruit, mineral and earthy notes are beautifully interwoven. And after you’ve taken all that in, you realize how concentrated and precisely balanced this Morgon masterpiece is! From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.In BondSG$689.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016.In BondSG$4,095.00 -
Wine Spectator (93)
Features notes of dark plum, raspberry and anise, with singed spice and subtle black tea shadings. Displays refined structure and length for the vintage. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 90-93 -JMIn BondSG$949.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Incorporating 10% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, the Grenache-dominated 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (there's a touch of Cinsault) sports a saturated ruby/purple color. It shows hints of new oak in its black raspberries, blackberry, cured meats, crushed violets and spice-driven aromatics. This gives way to a rich, incredibly concentrated base cuvée that could easily be mistaken for the Vieille Vignes from another good year. Polished, concentrated and young, it's going to need bottle age.In BondSG$1,040.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Brilliant magenta. Ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and Moroccan spices on the deeply perfumed, expansive nose. Stains the palate with sweet boysenberry, black raspberry and floral pastille flavors, which are sharpened by building mineral and white pepper flourishes. Shows the depth and power of the vintage but comes off lively, even graceful. Delivers strong floral thrust on the extremely long, gently tannic finish.In BondSG$1,135.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
I was able to taste the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Chaupin on two occasions, rating it one point higher on one of those as well. Incredible notes of red and black fruits, violets, scorched earth, ground pepper, and Provençal garrigue notes define the nose, and it’s a darker, richer, slightly more powerful wine than usual, while still showing the inherent elegance and finesse this cuvée always shows. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 15-20. Don’t miss it!In BondSG$1,385.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Up in the top handful of wines in the vintage (which should come as no surprise to anyone who follows this estate), the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, rich and layered Châteauneuf that doesn’t put a foot wrong. Made from 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and the rest Syrah, it offers blockbuster notes of blackberry, liquid-violets, spice and serious minerality to go with awesome mid-palate depth and layers of sweet tannin. Like the Cuvee Chaupin, it will be better in another handful of years and thrill through 2027.In BondSG$1,260.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of fresh red and blue fruits, potpourri and incense gain vivacity from a smoky mineral nuance. Offers deeply concentrated blueberry, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors, while suggestions of candied licorice and white pepper emerge on the back half. Finishes on a suave, alluringly sweet note of red fruit liqueur, featuring slowly emerging tannins and outstanding vivacity and focus.In BondSG$1,275.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes derives from parcels planted on classic clay and galets roulés soils. It's 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varieties. Tight, intense, even clenched, it's in need of several years' cellaring before it becomes truly enjoyable to drink. For now, those gorgeous black cherries are restrained behind a firm wall of tannins. Full-bodied and rich, this is ripe, it just requires patience.In BondSG$1,270.00 -
In BondSG$1,400.00
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Jancis Robinson (18)
61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. Looks very much more evolved than the Bahans 1996. Great edge and evolution. Some oyster shells – certainly something edgy and marine on the nose. Fully evolved on the palate. Lovely mellifluous texture. Just gorgeous now with the fruit fully open and the tannins in retreat. A mineral edge. Not especially long or powerful but at its peak. So clean and health giving.In BondSG$7,690.00 -
Wine Spectator (95-100)
This is so perfumed and pretty. Classy and elegant on the nose, with currant, light vanilla and a hint of lilac. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. All in finesse. Very impressive for the vintage; could be the wine of the vintage. Score range: 95-100In BondSG$5,890.00 -
James Suckling (100)
The purity in this wine is really mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry, blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for words. This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929. 58% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc.In BondSG$6,615.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers, pencil shavings, violets and smoked black tea, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered, elegantly muscular profile, its brooding core of fruit framed by a generous endowment of powdery tannin that tempers the ripeness of the vintage. Checking in at 14.7% alcohol, it's nonetheless more classically styled than the more flamboyant 2019 vintage or even the slowly maturing 2010 which I re-tasted alongside for context.In BondSG$5,910.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2015 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a relatively conservative bouquet, yet one that is well defined and focused; subtle gravel notes filter through the citrus fruit, white peach and honeysuckle aromas. The balanced palate features gorgeous dried mango, peach and white pepper notes. The acidity is supremely well judged, and a wonderful spiciness dominates the persistent finish. Compelling. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.In BondSG$9,550.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Savory and fleshy texture on the palate. Well balanced. Flavorful finish with length. Such polish and composure for a young wine. So classy! Try after 2026.In BondSG$3,150.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2020 La Pointe has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. Black cherries, raspberry and subtle violet scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The bottle opened at the château with Eric Monneret shows more graphite/pencil lead elements. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, linear in style, fresh with a vibrant saline finish. I appreciate the manner in which it fans out. Subtle but satisfying, this is a sophisticated Pomerol that adroitly expresses its sense of place.In BondSG$922.00 -
Our exquisite choice of La Raison d'Hetre 2017 emanates from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux, France. The skillfully crafted wine is predominantly Merlot accompanied by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak barrels, subsequently translating to an unmatched depth of flavour; a true testament to the Winemaker's artistry. The producer, Château de Malleret, with decades of viticultural expertise, took advantage of the excellent climatic conditions in 2017 to gift us this remarkable vintage.
La Raison d'Hetre 2017 exudes a rich, velvety palate that is a sensual delight, offering an alluring bouquet of blackberries and truffles. It showcases a pleasing, well-balanced structure with tannins that are both powerful and silky. The finish is long and sophisticated, making this wine a splendid accompaniment to a well-curated cheese board or expertly prepared red meat dishes. Saturated in complexity, with each sip of La Raison d'Hetre 2017, one uncovers layers of taste and aroma inviting prolonged savouring.
In BondSG$432.00 -
Vinous (93)
Inky ruby. A heady, complex bouquet evokes candied red and dark berries, potpourri, sandalwood and Asian spices. Sappy, penetrating and pure, with impressive depth to its sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors. The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which features subtle tannins and intense red fruit and spicecake flavors. Here's a Rasteau that could stand up to many of the best Chateauneufs of the vintage.In BondSG$832.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)
Medium red-ruby. Utterly captivating aromas of red fruits and iron complicated by an exotic white fruit note that reminded me of viognier. Suave and silky but not at all overly sweet, with a lovely subtle perfumed character in the mouth. Very complex and distinctive 100%-merlot wine in an elegant style. Finishes long and perfumed. This property, located between Le Pin and Trotanoy, was recently purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge, owner of Le Gay. The fruit was destemmed by hand, and the must went directly into barrel for fermentation, with Michel Rolland responsible for the winemaking.In BondSG$3,820.00
