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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Wine Advocate (94)
The 2016 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui is showing very well from bottle, opening in the glass with intense aromas of wild blueberry, cassis, spicy soil tones, licorice and violet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with excellent depth and dimension at the core, displaying more concentration and fine-grained structure than the 2017 rendition and concluding with a pure, mineral finish.Inc. GSTSG$1,245.67 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros.Inc. GSTSG$2,505.32 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet, maybe a little more compact than the Echézeaux. The grippy palate is medium-bodied and muscular compared to the Echézeaux, with dark berry fruit, touches of pain d’épices and a slightly savory finish. This will need time.Inc. GSTSG$681.51 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet, maybe a little more compact than the Echézeaux. The grippy palate is medium-bodied and muscular compared to the Echézeaux, with dark berry fruit, touches of pain d’épices and a slightly savory finish. This will need time.Inc. GSTSG$1,599.81 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.Inc. GSTSG$1,790.56 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.Inc. GSTSG$3,194.18 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an earthier bouquet with touches of wild mint percolating through the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, velvety smooth, moderate depth though not a complex finish. Yet it is surfeit with charm and like the Echézeaux, will not need an enormous amount of cellaring.Inc. GSTSG$3,078.60 -
Vinous (93+)
Good medium red. Very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and seamless, offering a wonderfully pliant texture for young Clos Vougeot from a structured vintage. Primary dark fruit flavors are accented by herbs and licorice. The very long, mounting finish features firm but well-integrated tannins. Give this one at least five or six years in the cellar.Inc. GSTSG$2,352.02 -
Vinous (93+)
Good medium red. Very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and seamless, offering a wonderfully pliant texture for young Clos Vougeot from a structured vintage. Primary dark fruit flavors are accented by herbs and licorice. The very long, mounting finish features firm but well-integrated tannins. Give this one at least five or six years in the cellar.Inc. GSTSG$1,334.06 -
Vinous (90-92)
(50% vendange entier; 70% new oak): Deep, bright red-ruby. Musky aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, licorice and dark chocolate are a bit inexpressive in the early going. The youthfully stunted palate is somewhat musclebound and dry today, with the wine's sweetness currently in the deep background. This powerfully tannic Clos-Vougeot is likely to need extended bottle aging.Inc. GSTSG$1,677.41 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux reveals a rich bouquet of plum, incense, creamy spice and smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannin which will demand some bottle age, and good depth at the core. Charles Lachaux observes that the Clos de Vougeot, which is not blessed with the domaine's best vine genetics, is one of the parcels which has demonstrated the greatest improvement with biodynamic farming.Inc. GSTSG$2,931.88 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux reveals a rich bouquet of plum, incense, creamy spice and smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannin which will demand some bottle age, and good depth at the core. Charles Lachaux observes that the Clos de Vougeot, which is not blessed with the domaine's best vine genetics, is one of the parcels which has demonstrated the greatest improvement with biodynamic farming.Inc. GSTSG$1,525.89 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is 60% whole bunch fruit. It has a very natural, precise bouquet of almost crystalline red fruit infused with crushed stone, all correct and very focused. The well-balanced, tensile palate offers fresh acidity and an infectious sense of energy. Why can’t all Clos Vougeot be as refined and enthralling as this? Outstanding.Inc. GSTSG$3,367.88 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Quartiers de Marie Haut Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet with tensile red berry fruit, wonderful focus, cracked black pepper and a touch of hoisin. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and beguiling sense of symmetry that beckons you back for another sip. This is an outstanding Clos de Vougeot that will age supremely well in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$19,038.74 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, matured with 20% whole bunches, has a tightly wound bouquet with dark berry fruit suffused with fine mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a taut line of acidity with hints of dark truffle and a subtle charcoal note towards the finish. Fine grip in the mouth, this should mature nicely over the next decade and more.Inc. GSTSG$691.32 -
Inc. GSTSG$2,141.41 -
Vinous (92-94)
(from estate vines planted in 1978 and 1956; a blend of the top and bottom of the cru): Bright, dark red. Pungent stony minerality and black cherry on the rather cool nose. Then dense, sappy and sweet, showing a very fine-grained texture and terrific inner-mouth lift. This pliant, deep wine really saturates the palate on the long aftertaste, with the tannins thoroughly buffered by fruit. Just four barrels produced, vs. a permitted ten.Inc. GSTSG$2,099.86 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. GSTSG$1,260.84 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. GSTSG$2,172.87 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
The Bouchard vines follow the wall that separates the Clos from Ech zeaux. This vintage they've made a very accessible – though still rather intense – Clos Vougeot replete with blueberries, cherry pits and dried wild flowers. The tannins are curvy and elegant and the back palate lift keeps the mouth watering through the steady finish. 2023-34Inc. GSTSG$686.60 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
The Bouchard vines follow the wall that separates the Clos from Ech zeaux. This vintage they've made a very accessible – though still rather intense – Clos Vougeot replete with blueberries, cherry pits and dried wild flowers. The tannins are curvy and elegant and the back palate lift keeps the mouth watering through the steady finish. 2023-34Inc. GSTSG$2,450.82 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Their plot is protected by the wall, so a respectable crop. A brighter fresher colour. Bright red fruit with fair depth, much fresher at the finish, some pleasing crunchiness with the tannins nicely integrated. The crunch comes from the 100% whole bunch. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: November 2022Inc. GSTSG$3,035.00 -
From the hallowed vineyards of France's Burgundy region comes the opulent C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2021. Born from centenarian vines situated in the renowned limestone-rich soil, this glorious creation is steeped in unmatched pedigree and tradition. The vintner, Clément Thiriet, applies a minimal intervention approach to maximise the expression of terroir, with only organic practices in use. Unfined and unfiltered, this elixir offers a profound transparency and unblemished representation of its grand cru origin.
The ruby héritage of C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2021 exhibits warm notes of dark cherry and ripe plums, backboned by a regal earthiness and a delicate hint of violet. The wine's gripping tannic structure complements its rich and concentrated berry flavours. Thiriet’s meticulous intention in articulating Burgundy’s finesse stands unperturbed, manifesting in each bottle of this extraordinary Grand Cru.
Inc. GSTSG$4,937.05 -
From the revered vineyards of Burgundy, the C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2022 is a symbol of the mastery of French winemaking. This particular vintage pays homage to the revered terroir in the northern slopes of Clos de Vougeot, where the grapes are carefully nurtured to transmit that magical palate charm. Awards and high ratings bedeck the legacy of producer C. Thiriet, a testament to their meticulous approach to quality and attention to subtleties of the vinification process.
This fine wine is created with 100% Pinot Noir grapes, exuding an intoxicating bouquet with layered notes of redcurrant, cherry, and raw cacao. In the mouth, the C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2022 unfolds to reveal a bold yet refined structure, balanced with the right acidity and tannin edginess, leading to a complex finish. An exceptional exemplar of Grand Cru, this wine is both a testament to its esteemed origin and a pleasure to the senses.
Inc. GSTSG$4,937.05 -
Vinous (92-95)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot is an impressive wine. Huge tannins give the 2015 much of its shape and sense of direction. Plum, crème de cassis, chocolate and lavender all develop in the glass. Ample and powerful in construction, the 2015 possesses very good depth, even if it can't match the pedigree of the Chambertin. This is another wine with a late malo. I hope to have a chance to taste it again from bottle. - Antonio GalloniInc. GSTSG$1,432.70 -
One of the finest expressions of Burgundian craftsmanship, the Capitain Gagnerot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Quartier de Marei Haut 2020 is an exquisite example of French wine mastery. Provenance is the illustrious Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard, a revered site in the Côte de Nuits of the Burgundy wine region, meticulously crafted by the skilled vintners at Capitain Gagnerot, a historic wine-producer since 1802. This Grand Cru is epitomised by its rich, full-bodied profile, underpinned by robust tannins and a mellifluous melding of red berry and spice notes. As for the vintage, 2020 yielded exceptional quality grapes, making this rendition particularly remarkable. A stellar ensemble of Pinot Noir, this offering is a testament to the lauded terroir of Quartier de Marei Haut, unique for its admixture of limestone and clay soils. A prize addition to the wine cellars of true aficionados, the Capitain Gagnerot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Quartier de Marei Haut 2020 is indeed a classic.
Inc. GSTSG$1,618.00 -
Introducing the exquisite Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2012, a superb representation of modern Burgundian excellence. Sourced from coveted Grand Cru vineyards within the prestigious Clos de Vougeot appellation, this ultra-premium Pinot Noir wine is exclusively crafted by Château de La Tour, a respected estate dating back to the 19th century. Rich, complex, and elegantly poised, this iteration serenades the senses with an alluring array of black cherry, forest floor, spice and earthy undertones. With its robust structure, the wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, allowing the delightful evolution of character. Be assured, Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2012 embodies the pinnacle of Burgundy's terroir-driven Pinot Noir in its most refined form, evoking prestige, passion, and a palate worthy of the grand cru status.
Inc. GSTSG$1,237.04 -
Indulge in the gustatory delight that is Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016. Hailed from the revered wine region of Burgundy, in the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this exquisite vintage reflects its prestigious pedigree. Produced by the acclaimed François Labet, this homage to Jean Morin is an embodiment of age-old tradition fortified by his innovative winemaking approach. The old vine cuvée is a bewitching nexus of intensity and refinement.
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016 is meticulously hand-harvested, ferments naturally, and ages in French oak barrels to embrace its robust, yet elegant character. It captivates with abundant red berry bouquet and a tantalising earthy undercurrent. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is both lasting and profound. An exceptionally harmonious vintage that demands your attention.
Inc. GSTSG$3,040.88 -
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 is a remarkable Burgundy wine, crafted from very old vines cultivated and stewarded by the Labet family since 1890. As one of the region's most esteemed producers, the Chateau is renowned for its unwavering dedication to traditional methodologies. Born in the heart of the illustrious Clos de Vougeot appellation, the grapes are manually harvested and subject to rigorous selection to ensure only the finest fruits are used. Aged in French oak barrels for up to two years, this Grand Cru exhibits a harmonious balance of intense fruitiness and exceptional longevity, typical of its esteemed pedigree. Anda testament to the profound knowledge and legacy of Jean Morin. Rich in aroma and resplendent with notes of blackberry and truffle, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 offers an indulgent journey for the discerning palate.
Inc. GSTSG$1,133.49 -
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 is a remarkable Burgundy wine, crafted from very old vines cultivated and stewarded by the Labet family since 1890. As one of the region's most esteemed producers, the Chateau is renowned for its unwavering dedication to traditional methodologies. Born in the heart of the illustrious Clos de Vougeot appellation, the grapes are manually harvested and subject to rigorous selection to ensure only the finest fruits are used. Aged in French oak barrels for up to two years, this Grand Cru exhibits a harmonious balance of intense fruitiness and exceptional longevity, typical of its esteemed pedigree. Anda testament to the profound knowledge and legacy of Jean Morin. Rich in aroma and resplendent with notes of blackberry and truffle, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 offers an indulgent journey for the discerning palate.
Inc. GSTSG$6,059.75
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Wine Advocate (94)
The 2016 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui is showing very well from bottle, opening in the glass with intense aromas of wild blueberry, cassis, spicy soil tones, licorice and violet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with excellent depth and dimension at the core, displaying more concentration and fine-grained structure than the 2017 rendition and concluding with a pure, mineral finish.In BondSG$1,125.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros.In BondSG$2,245.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet, maybe a little more compact than the Echézeaux. The grippy palate is medium-bodied and muscular compared to the Echézeaux, with dark berry fruit, touches of pain d’épices and a slightly savory finish. This will need time.In BondSG$616.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet, maybe a little more compact than the Echézeaux. The grippy palate is medium-bodied and muscular compared to the Echézeaux, with dark berry fruit, touches of pain d’épices and a slightly savory finish. This will need time.In BondSG$1,440.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.In BondSG$1,615.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.In BondSG$2,875.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an earthier bouquet with touches of wild mint percolating through the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, velvety smooth, moderate depth though not a complex finish. Yet it is surfeit with charm and like the Echézeaux, will not need an enormous amount of cellaring.In BondSG$2,765.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Good medium red. Very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and seamless, offering a wonderfully pliant texture for young Clos Vougeot from a structured vintage. Primary dark fruit flavors are accented by herbs and licorice. The very long, mounting finish features firm but well-integrated tannins. Give this one at least five or six years in the cellar.In BondSG$2,140.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Good medium red. Very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and seamless, offering a wonderfully pliant texture for young Clos Vougeot from a structured vintage. Primary dark fruit flavors are accented by herbs and licorice. The very long, mounting finish features firm but well-integrated tannins. Give this one at least five or six years in the cellar.In BondSG$1,215.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(50% vendange entier; 70% new oak): Deep, bright red-ruby. Musky aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, licorice and dark chocolate are a bit inexpressive in the early going. The youthfully stunted palate is somewhat musclebound and dry today, with the wine's sweetness currently in the deep background. This powerfully tannic Clos-Vougeot is likely to need extended bottle aging.In BondSG$1,530.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux reveals a rich bouquet of plum, incense, creamy spice and smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannin which will demand some bottle age, and good depth at the core. Charles Lachaux observes that the Clos de Vougeot, which is not blessed with the domaine's best vine genetics, is one of the parcels which has demonstrated the greatest improvement with biodynamic farming.In BondSG$2,670.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux reveals a rich bouquet of plum, incense, creamy spice and smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannin which will demand some bottle age, and good depth at the core. Charles Lachaux observes that the Clos de Vougeot, which is not blessed with the domaine's best vine genetics, is one of the parcels which has demonstrated the greatest improvement with biodynamic farming.In BondSG$1,390.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is 60% whole bunch fruit. It has a very natural, precise bouquet of almost crystalline red fruit infused with crushed stone, all correct and very focused. The well-balanced, tensile palate offers fresh acidity and an infectious sense of energy. Why can’t all Clos Vougeot be as refined and enthralling as this? Outstanding.In BondSG$3,070.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Quartiers de Marie Haut Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet with tensile red berry fruit, wonderful focus, cracked black pepper and a touch of hoisin. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and beguiling sense of symmetry that beckons you back for another sip. This is an outstanding Clos de Vougeot that will age supremely well in bottle.In BondSG$17,440.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, matured with 20% whole bunches, has a tightly wound bouquet with dark berry fruit suffused with fine mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a taut line of acidity with hints of dark truffle and a subtle charcoal note towards the finish. Fine grip in the mouth, this should mature nicely over the next decade and more.In BondSG$625.00 -
In BondSG$1,925.00
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Vinous (92-94)
(from estate vines planted in 1978 and 1956; a blend of the top and bottom of the cru): Bright, dark red. Pungent stony minerality and black cherry on the rather cool nose. Then dense, sappy and sweet, showing a very fine-grained texture and terrific inner-mouth lift. This pliant, deep wine really saturates the palate on the long aftertaste, with the tannins thoroughly buffered by fruit. Just four barrels produced, vs. a permitted ten.In BondSG$1,875.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In BondSG$1,130.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In BondSG$1,940.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
The Bouchard vines follow the wall that separates the Clos from Ech zeaux. This vintage they've made a very accessible – though still rather intense – Clos Vougeot replete with blueberries, cherry pits and dried wild flowers. The tannins are curvy and elegant and the back palate lift keeps the mouth watering through the steady finish. 2023-34In BondSG$621.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
The Bouchard vines follow the wall that separates the Clos from Ech zeaux. This vintage they've made a very accessible – though still rather intense – Clos Vougeot replete with blueberries, cherry pits and dried wild flowers. The tannins are curvy and elegant and the back palate lift keeps the mouth watering through the steady finish. 2023-34In BondSG$2,195.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Their plot is protected by the wall, so a respectable crop. A brighter fresher colour. Bright red fruit with fair depth, much fresher at the finish, some pleasing crunchiness with the tannins nicely integrated. The crunch comes from the 100% whole bunch. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: November 2022In BondSG$2,725.00 -
From the hallowed vineyards of France's Burgundy region comes the opulent C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2021. Born from centenarian vines situated in the renowned limestone-rich soil, this glorious creation is steeped in unmatched pedigree and tradition. The vintner, Clément Thiriet, applies a minimal intervention approach to maximise the expression of terroir, with only organic practices in use. Unfined and unfiltered, this elixir offers a profound transparency and unblemished representation of its grand cru origin.
The ruby héritage of C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2021 exhibits warm notes of dark cherry and ripe plums, backboned by a regal earthiness and a delicate hint of violet. The wine's gripping tannic structure complements its rich and concentrated berry flavours. Thiriet’s meticulous intention in articulating Burgundy’s finesse stands unperturbed, manifesting in each bottle of this extraordinary Grand Cru.
In BondSG$4,470.00 -
From the revered vineyards of Burgundy, the C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2022 is a symbol of the mastery of French winemaking. This particular vintage pays homage to the revered terroir in the northern slopes of Clos de Vougeot, where the grapes are carefully nurtured to transmit that magical palate charm. Awards and high ratings bedeck the legacy of producer C. Thiriet, a testament to their meticulous approach to quality and attention to subtleties of the vinification process.
This fine wine is created with 100% Pinot Noir grapes, exuding an intoxicating bouquet with layered notes of redcurrant, cherry, and raw cacao. In the mouth, the C. Thiriet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Initiale 2022 unfolds to reveal a bold yet refined structure, balanced with the right acidity and tannin edginess, leading to a complex finish. An exceptional exemplar of Grand Cru, this wine is both a testament to its esteemed origin and a pleasure to the senses.
In BondSG$4,470.00 -
Vinous (92-95)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot is an impressive wine. Huge tannins give the 2015 much of its shape and sense of direction. Plum, crème de cassis, chocolate and lavender all develop in the glass. Ample and powerful in construction, the 2015 possesses very good depth, even if it can't match the pedigree of the Chambertin. This is another wine with a late malo. I hope to have a chance to taste it again from bottle. - Antonio GalloniIn BondSG$1,255.00 -
One of the finest expressions of Burgundian craftsmanship, the Capitain Gagnerot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Quartier de Marei Haut 2020 is an exquisite example of French wine mastery. Provenance is the illustrious Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard, a revered site in the Côte de Nuits of the Burgundy wine region, meticulously crafted by the skilled vintners at Capitain Gagnerot, a historic wine-producer since 1802. This Grand Cru is epitomised by its rich, full-bodied profile, underpinned by robust tannins and a mellifluous melding of red berry and spice notes. As for the vintage, 2020 yielded exceptional quality grapes, making this rendition particularly remarkable. A stellar ensemble of Pinot Noir, this offering is a testament to the lauded terroir of Quartier de Marei Haut, unique for its admixture of limestone and clay soils. A prize addition to the wine cellars of true aficionados, the Capitain Gagnerot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Quartier de Marei Haut 2020 is indeed a classic.
In BondSG$1,425.00 -
Introducing the exquisite Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2012, a superb representation of modern Burgundian excellence. Sourced from coveted Grand Cru vineyards within the prestigious Clos de Vougeot appellation, this ultra-premium Pinot Noir wine is exclusively crafted by Château de La Tour, a respected estate dating back to the 19th century. Rich, complex, and elegantly poised, this iteration serenades the senses with an alluring array of black cherry, forest floor, spice and earthy undertones. With its robust structure, the wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, allowing the delightful evolution of character. Be assured, Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2012 embodies the pinnacle of Burgundy's terroir-driven Pinot Noir in its most refined form, evoking prestige, passion, and a palate worthy of the grand cru status.
In BondSG$1,125.00 -
Indulge in the gustatory delight that is Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016. Hailed from the revered wine region of Burgundy, in the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this exquisite vintage reflects its prestigious pedigree. Produced by the acclaimed François Labet, this homage to Jean Morin is an embodiment of age-old tradition fortified by his innovative winemaking approach. The old vine cuvée is a bewitching nexus of intensity and refinement.
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016 is meticulously hand-harvested, ferments naturally, and ages in French oak barrels to embrace its robust, yet elegant character. It captivates with abundant red berry bouquet and a tantalising earthy undercurrent. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is both lasting and profound. An exceptionally harmonious vintage that demands your attention.
In BondSG$2,770.00 -
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 is a remarkable Burgundy wine, crafted from very old vines cultivated and stewarded by the Labet family since 1890. As one of the region's most esteemed producers, the Chateau is renowned for its unwavering dedication to traditional methodologies. Born in the heart of the illustrious Clos de Vougeot appellation, the grapes are manually harvested and subject to rigorous selection to ensure only the finest fruits are used. Aged in French oak barrels for up to two years, this Grand Cru exhibits a harmonious balance of intense fruitiness and exceptional longevity, typical of its esteemed pedigree. Anda testament to the profound knowledge and legacy of Jean Morin. Rich in aroma and resplendent with notes of blackberry and truffle, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 offers an indulgent journey for the discerning palate.
In BondSG$1,030.00 -
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 is a remarkable Burgundy wine, crafted from very old vines cultivated and stewarded by the Labet family since 1890. As one of the region's most esteemed producers, the Chateau is renowned for its unwavering dedication to traditional methodologies. Born in the heart of the illustrious Clos de Vougeot appellation, the grapes are manually harvested and subject to rigorous selection to ensure only the finest fruits are used. Aged in French oak barrels for up to two years, this Grand Cru exhibits a harmonious balance of intense fruitiness and exceptional longevity, typical of its esteemed pedigree. Anda testament to the profound knowledge and legacy of Jean Morin. Rich in aroma and resplendent with notes of blackberry and truffle, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2017 offers an indulgent journey for the discerning palate.
In BondSG$5,500.00
