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 (91-93)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Village is matured in 30% new oak, although Emmanuel Rouget took this sample from a new barrel. It has a refined, pure nose, not powerful yet finely tuned, with subtle floral aromas. The well-balanced palate has a core of red fruit laced with blood orange and citrus peel notes that carry through to the lively, effervescent finish. I am deeply impressed by this Village Cru. Chapeau!Inc. GSTSG$5,619.91 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,247.83
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes from Rouget’s four parcels in the north of the appellation. This has a pastille-like purity on the nose, dark cherries comingling with violet and light peony scents. The palate is well defined, quite structure, a little savory in style with black pepper on the structured finish. Afford this four or five years in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$6,287.99 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes from Rouget’s four parcels in the north of the appellation. This has a pastille-like purity on the nose, dark cherries comingling with violet and light peony scents. The palate is well defined, quite structure, a little savory in style with black pepper on the structured finish. Afford this four or five years in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$707.30 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes across a bit muted on the nose at the moment, more tertiary in style compared to Rouget's other cuvées. The palate is medium-bodied and well-knit, quite fine tannins, not complex yet with a touch of sapidity on the finish.Inc. GSTSG$4,489.49 -
Behold the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018, a timeless French treasure produced by the acclaimed Domaine Leflaive. Originating in the prestigious Burgundy region, this noteworthy Pinot Noir encapsulates the essence of its famed terre de Nuits. Vineyards, shielded by Combe Lavaux, benefit from a unique microclimate, facilitating the production of this stunning vintage. The fruit is rigorously sorted and entirely de-stemmed before a cold maceration and fermentation, utilising natural yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. Post-fermentation, the wine matures for 16 months in French oak barrels.
The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 stands as a testament to Leflaive's commitment to biodynamic practices, exuding organic elegance and layered complexity. Intricate notes of ripe cherries, violets and spices unfold on the palate, orchestrated with supple tannins and weighty depth. Leflaive's mastery culminates in a long, gracefully toasted finish. Truly, a sublime expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges' splendour.
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Indulge in the luxurious experience of the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019, an exquisite example of fine French winemaking tradition. This bespoke wine hails from the historic vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of Burgundy, a region renowned for its terroir-driven wines. Carefully curated by the venerable Maison Olivier Leflaive, the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019 is a testament to their skill for producing wines of exceptional depth and quality.
The grapes underwent scrupulous hand-picking and meticulous sorting to ensure the harvest's paramount quality. Traditional open vat fermentation and a careful maturation period on fine lees allow the wine to develop deep, complex flavours. Aromas of black fruit, spices, and a hint of earthiness are wonderfully intertwined, and the exquisite balance of acidity ensures a lingering elegant finish. The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019 is indeed a sublime expression of Burgundy's viticulture heritage.
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Vinous (89)
Medium red. Aromas of cherry, blueberry, raspberry and menthol. Tangy and savory, offering good cut but modest flesh to the flavors of black cherry, pungent red berries, licorice and menthol. Finishes a touch green, with fine-grained tannins and a note of tart red cherry.Inc. GSTSG$1,022.90 -
(3x75cl) 2020Inc. GSTSG$1,875.68
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (86-89)
Bright, full red-ruby color. Aromas of currant, smoke, earth, nuts, mace, nutmeg, iron and tobacco. Sweet but fresh, with nicely integrated acidity. The dusty tannins mounted with aeration. Faiveley lease on this huge 9.9-hectare parcel will run out next year, and the vines will revert to owner Freddie Mugnier in 2003.Inc. GSTSG$3,147.88 -
Vinous (91+)
(vinified with about 25% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Aromas of black cherry, currant, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate convey a medicinal reserve. Finer-grained and firmer than the Chaignots, showing subtle saline minerality and enticing floral lift to the intense dark berry flavors. Still in a very dry style but boasts lovely definition, and there's more extract here to buffer the firm tannins. A more perfumed Vosne style of Nuits than the Chaignots. Finishes with firm but sophisticated tannins and lovely rising perfume. Very suave wine.Inc. GSTSG$952.07 -
Vinous (90+)
Bright medium red. Cool, vinous nose offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, menthol and licorice. Densely packed, dry and youthfully imploded. A distinctly chewy wine whose youthfully bound-up, slightly tough character belies the vineyard's proximity to Vosne-Romanée. Less sweet than the Chaignots; more backward and savory, with its firm, dusty tannins in need of patience.Inc. GSTSG$1,224.57 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Aromas of cassis, plums, orange rind and spicy new oak preface Faiveley's 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively wine with a concentrated core of fruit, framed by powdery tannins. Concluding with a long, mineral finish, it's another fine bottling from this cool, high-altitude and northeast-exposed site.Inc. GSTSG$861.56 -
Decanter (95)
The 0.81ha vineyard for these grapes is at the top of the hill, resulting in very cool conditions for the vines. This terroir produces a spicy, vivacious wine with notes of cassis and mulberry, accented with smoke and new leather. The 2020 vintage was aged half in new casks and half in two-year-old barrels to give a wine with plenty of finesse and high-toned elegance, yet one that in no way lacks solid ‘Nuits’ character.Inc. GSTSG$897.53 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright ruby-red. Captivating violet and lavender lift to the aromas of black cherry, menthol and bitter chocolate. Juicy, energetic and sharply delineated, showing terrific thrust to its dark fruit, licorice and spice flavors. I would have picked this blind as a 2013. This will require at least several years of bottle aging.Inc. GSTSG$892.14 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts-Saint-Georges is one of Faiveley's most brooding and reserved wines this year, unfurling in the glass with notes of earthy black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled game bird and rich spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, an abundance of fine but firm structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. If opened today, this Nuits is better on day two or three, and while it's excellent, it will demand more patience than pretty much any other cuvée in the range.Inc. GSTSG$1,197.32 -
Vinous (90)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Porêts-Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a fine black currant and bilberry bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with quite robust tannins, not the most elegant NSG that you will find, although there is decent freshness and salinity. Give this 3–5 years to soften its edges.Inc. GSTSG$835.42 -
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Vinous (93)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a complex, complete bouquet with dark berry fruit, touches of 5-spice and a hint of balsamic. Controlled opulence. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, nicely pitched acidity, harmonious with a slightly peppery, quite nuanced and persistent finish. One of the picks from Faiveley this year. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. GSTSG$1,308.48 -
(3x75cl) 2019Inc. GSTSG$1,877.84
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Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges Village is a fine follow-up to the excellent 2018 rendition, bursting from the glass with notes of wild berries, orange rind, warm spices and rich soil tones. Medium-bodied, lively and precise, it's deep and concentrated, with a seamless profile and beautifully powdery tannins. Cropped at a modest 30 hectoliters per hectare, it's a cuvée that seems to go from strength to strength as yields fall.Inc. GSTSG$708.96 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village, which contains 60% whole bunch, perhaps does not quite display the cohesion of the Vosne-Romanée at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a high-toned floral entry, exuberant and quite showy, though without the same breeding as the aforementioned.Inc. GSTSG$711.12
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Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Village is matured in 30% new oak, although Emmanuel Rouget took this sample from a new barrel. It has a refined, pure nose, not powerful yet finely tuned, with subtle floral aromas. The well-balanced palate has a core of red fruit laced with blood orange and citrus peel notes that carry through to the lively, effervescent finish. I am deeply impressed by this Village Cru. Chapeau!In BondSG$5,045.00 -
In BondSG$1,125.00
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes from Rouget’s four parcels in the north of the appellation. This has a pastille-like purity on the nose, dark cherries comingling with violet and light peony scents. The palate is well defined, quite structure, a little savory in style with black pepper on the structured finish. Afford this four or five years in bottle.In BondSG$5,650.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes from Rouget’s four parcels in the north of the appellation. This has a pastille-like purity on the nose, dark cherries comingling with violet and light peony scents. The palate is well defined, quite structure, a little savory in style with black pepper on the structured finish. Afford this four or five years in bottle.In BondSG$639.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Village comes across a bit muted on the nose at the moment, more tertiary in style compared to Rouget's other cuvées. The palate is medium-bodied and well-knit, quite fine tannins, not complex yet with a touch of sapidity on the finish.In BondSG$4,000.00 -
Behold the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018, a timeless French treasure produced by the acclaimed Domaine Leflaive. Originating in the prestigious Burgundy region, this noteworthy Pinot Noir encapsulates the essence of its famed terre de Nuits. Vineyards, shielded by Combe Lavaux, benefit from a unique microclimate, facilitating the production of this stunning vintage. The fruit is rigorously sorted and entirely de-stemmed before a cold maceration and fermentation, utilising natural yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. Post-fermentation, the wine matures for 16 months in French oak barrels.
The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 stands as a testament to Leflaive's commitment to biodynamic practices, exuding organic elegance and layered complexity. Intricate notes of ripe cherries, violets and spices unfold on the palate, orchestrated with supple tannins and weighty depth. Leflaive's mastery culminates in a long, gracefully toasted finish. Truly, a sublime expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges' splendour.
In BondSG$1,125.00 -
Indulge in the luxurious experience of the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019, an exquisite example of fine French winemaking tradition. This bespoke wine hails from the historic vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges in the heart of Burgundy, a region renowned for its terroir-driven wines. Carefully curated by the venerable Maison Olivier Leflaive, the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019 is a testament to their skill for producing wines of exceptional depth and quality.
The grapes underwent scrupulous hand-picking and meticulous sorting to ensure the harvest's paramount quality. Traditional open vat fermentation and a careful maturation period on fine lees allow the wine to develop deep, complex flavours. Aromas of black fruit, spices, and a hint of earthiness are wonderfully intertwined, and the exquisite balance of acidity ensures a lingering elegant finish. The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2019 is indeed a sublime expression of Burgundy's viticulture heritage.
In BondSG$1,835.00 -
Vinous (89)
Medium red. Aromas of cherry, blueberry, raspberry and menthol. Tangy and savory, offering good cut but modest flesh to the flavors of black cherry, pungent red berries, licorice and menthol. Finishes a touch green, with fine-grained tannins and a note of tart red cherry.In BondSG$883.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020In BondSG$1,693.09
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (86-89)
Bright, full red-ruby color. Aromas of currant, smoke, earth, nuts, mace, nutmeg, iron and tobacco. Sweet but fresh, with nicely integrated acidity. The dusty tannins mounted with aeration. Faiveley lease on this huge 9.9-hectare parcel will run out next year, and the vines will revert to owner Freddie Mugnier in 2003.In BondSG$2,785.00 -
Vinous (91+)
(vinified with about 25% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Aromas of black cherry, currant, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate convey a medicinal reserve. Finer-grained and firmer than the Chaignots, showing subtle saline minerality and enticing floral lift to the intense dark berry flavors. Still in a very dry style but boasts lovely definition, and there's more extract here to buffer the firm tannins. A more perfumed Vosne style of Nuits than the Chaignots. Finishes with firm but sophisticated tannins and lovely rising perfume. Very suave wine.In BondSG$820.00 -
Vinous (90+)
Bright medium red. Cool, vinous nose offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, menthol and licorice. Densely packed, dry and youthfully imploded. A distinctly chewy wine whose youthfully bound-up, slightly tough character belies the vineyard's proximity to Vosne-Romanée. Less sweet than the Chaignots; more backward and savory, with its firm, dusty tannins in need of patience.In BondSG$1,070.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Aromas of cassis, plums, orange rind and spicy new oak preface Faiveley's 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively wine with a concentrated core of fruit, framed by powdery tannins. Concluding with a long, mineral finish, it's another fine bottling from this cool, high-altitude and northeast-exposed site.In BondSG$733.00 -
Decanter (95)
The 0.81ha vineyard for these grapes is at the top of the hill, resulting in very cool conditions for the vines. This terroir produces a spicy, vivacious wine with notes of cassis and mulberry, accented with smoke and new leather. The 2020 vintage was aged half in new casks and half in two-year-old barrels to give a wine with plenty of finesse and high-toned elegance, yet one that in no way lacks solid ‘Nuits’ character.In BondSG$766.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright ruby-red. Captivating violet and lavender lift to the aromas of black cherry, menthol and bitter chocolate. Juicy, energetic and sharply delineated, showing terrific thrust to its dark fruit, licorice and spice flavors. I would have picked this blind as a 2013. This will require at least several years of bottle aging.In BondSG$767.00 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts-Saint-Georges is one of Faiveley's most brooding and reserved wines this year, unfurling in the glass with notes of earthy black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled game bird and rich spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, an abundance of fine but firm structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. If opened today, this Nuits is better on day two or three, and while it's excellent, it will demand more patience than pretty much any other cuvée in the range.In BondSG$1,045.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Porêts-Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a fine black currant and bilberry bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with quite robust tannins, not the most elegant NSG that you will find, although there is decent freshness and salinity. Give this 3–5 years to soften its edges.In BondSG$711.00 -
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Vinous (93)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a complex, complete bouquet with dark berry fruit, touches of 5-spice and a hint of balsamic. Controlled opulence. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, nicely pitched acidity, harmonious with a slightly peppery, quite nuanced and persistent finish. One of the picks from Faiveley this year. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In BondSG$1,145.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019In BondSG$1,693.09
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Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges Village is a fine follow-up to the excellent 2018 rendition, bursting from the glass with notes of wild berries, orange rind, warm spices and rich soil tones. Medium-bodied, lively and precise, it's deep and concentrated, with a seamless profile and beautifully powdery tannins. Cropped at a modest 30 hectoliters per hectare, it's a cuvée that seems to go from strength to strength as yields fall.In BondSG$593.00 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Village, which contains 60% whole bunch, perhaps does not quite display the cohesion of the Vosne-Romanée at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a high-toned floral entry, exuberant and quite showy, though without the same breeding as the aforementioned.In BondSG$593.00