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
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,199.58 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,571.21 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (BH) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,440.41 |
|||||
Burghound (91-93)Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,304.16 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$906.31 |
|||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$897.57 |
|||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,150.39 |
|||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)100% whole bunch vinification. 72 year old vines. Rich deep crimson purple. Not so much nose as yet, perhaps not one of the fresher samples. Quite a wealth of fruit though on the palate, red and black together, with a velvet touch then the dry spices which can be an example of the whole bunch style. The drier aspect disappears with ageing. Fine long finish after a plump mid palate. Tasted: December 2021 |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$3,246.89 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,037.65 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$772.24 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
Inc. GST
SG$1,889.84 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,850.78 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$834.40 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,125.38 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,202.77 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)A cuvée that's purchased as wine for Lignier's négociant business, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet (négoce) offers up aromas of cherries, sweet berries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and charming, with tangy acids, powdery tannins and a saline finish, it's a fine complement to the range. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$666.14 |
|||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru comes from a parcel that suffers very little hydric stress, according to Laurent Lignier. Including 30% whole bunch and matured with 25% new oak, it has a harmonious bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and light sous-bois aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite generous, with a lovely mineral-rich finish. Excellent. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,251.82 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,328.12 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,360.82 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,262.72 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,291.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$806.38 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,260.56 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,291.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$884.45 |
|||||
Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard comes from purchased fruit. It has a refined bouquet with black fruit, black olive and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry. This is structured and strict, a little austere on the finish - hopefully it will gain some flesh by the time of bottling. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$909.50 |
|||||
Vinous (89-91)From purchased fruit, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard has a well-defined bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit, touches of white pepper and tea leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, slightly chalky in texture with a fresh, saline finish. Give this Morey three to four years in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$521.83 |
|||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie, which includes 25% whole bunch fruit from vines that tend to suffer millerandage, offers vivacious dark cherry and raspberry coulis scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, good focus and a mineral-infused finish that delivers a pleasant sour edginess. Excellent. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$911.46 |
|||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis "Trilogie" comes from three lieux-dits: Chenevery (50%), Clos Salon (15%) and Les Porroux (35%). It has a crisp, quite airy, open bouquet with vibrant black cherry and briary aromas, fine definition with a touch of graphite in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit. The one-third whole bunches is nicely integrated and lending black pepper notes on the lively finish. Recommended. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$968.42 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)Offering up aromas of cassis, red berries, warm spices and loamy soil, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep and youthfully tightly wound core of fruit that's framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. This is likely to emerge as Lignier's finest communal-level bottling this year, but it will also require the most patience. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$859.79 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (94)Unwinding in the glass with a deep, youthfully reserved bouquet of cassis, plums, rich soil tones, dark chocolate and warm spices, Lignier's 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep and textural core, lively acids and a long, mineral finish. Serious and elegantly muscular, this is a long-haul proposition, and I will be adding some to my own cellar. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,915.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,390.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (BH) |
In Bond
SG$1,270.00 |
|||||
Burghound (91-93)Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,145.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$780.00 |
|||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$770.00 |
|||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$996.00 |
|||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)100% whole bunch vinification. 72 year old vines. Rich deep crimson purple. Not so much nose as yet, perhaps not one of the fresher samples. Quite a wealth of fruit though on the palate, red and black together, with a velvet touch then the dry spices which can be an example of the whole bunch style. The drier aspect disappears with ageing. Fine long finish after a plump mid palate. Tasted: December 2021 |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,860.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,810.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$690.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
In Bond
SG$1,615.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,595.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$716.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$979.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,050.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)A cuvée that's purchased as wine for Lignier's négociant business, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet (négoce) offers up aromas of cherries, sweet berries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and charming, with tangy acids, powdery tannins and a saline finish, it's a fine complement to the range. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$592.00 |
|||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru comes from a parcel that suffers very little hydric stress, according to Laurent Lignier. Including 30% whole bunch and matured with 25% new oak, it has a harmonious bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and light sous-bois aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite generous, with a lovely mineral-rich finish. Excellent. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,095.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,165.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,195.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,105.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,125.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$720.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,105.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,125.00 |
|||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$754.00 |
|||||
Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard comes from purchased fruit. It has a refined bouquet with black fruit, black olive and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry. This is structured and strict, a little austere on the finish - hopefully it will gain some flesh by the time of bottling. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$775.00 |
|||||
Vinous (89-91)From purchased fruit, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard has a well-defined bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit, touches of white pepper and tea leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, slightly chalky in texture with a fresh, saline finish. Give this Morey three to four years in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$453.00 |
|||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie, which includes 25% whole bunch fruit from vines that tend to suffer millerandage, offers vivacious dark cherry and raspberry coulis scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, good focus and a mineral-infused finish that delivers a pleasant sour edginess. Excellent. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$790.00 |
|||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis "Trilogie" comes from three lieux-dits: Chenevery (50%), Clos Salon (15%) and Les Porroux (35%). It has a crisp, quite airy, open bouquet with vibrant black cherry and briary aromas, fine definition with a touch of graphite in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit. The one-third whole bunches is nicely integrated and lending black pepper notes on the lively finish. Recommended. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$835.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)Offering up aromas of cassis, red berries, warm spices and loamy soil, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep and youthfully tightly wound core of fruit that's framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. This is likely to emerge as Lignier's finest communal-level bottling this year, but it will also require the most patience. |
|||||||||
|
Burgundy | 2 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$769.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (94)Unwinding in the glass with a deep, youthfully reserved bouquet of cassis, plums, rich soil tones, dark chocolate and warm spices, Lignier's 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep and textural core, lively acids and a long, mineral finish. Serious and elegantly muscular, this is a long-haul proposition, and I will be adding some to my own cellar. |