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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The David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 is a distinguished Burgundian masterpiece produced by acclaimed winemaker David Duband. Synonymous with grace and complexity, this Pinot Noir from the illustrious Côte de Nuits offers a harmonious blend of fragrant blackberries and wild forest berries, underscored by delicate notes of dark chocolate, earth, and subtle spices.
The grapes for the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 are meticulously hand-harvested from the prestigious Clos de Vougeot vineyard, and crafted via a fermentation process that allows both whole cluster and destemmed fruit. Employing biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention vinification, this wine truly captures the quintessence of its terroir.
Duband’s expertise transpires superbly through this splendid specimen, which gracefully unfurls layers of complexity over time, promising longevity and aging potential. A stand-out addition to any cellar, David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 is indeed an embodiment of the finest Burgundy has to offer.
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Exemplifying the mastery of winemaking, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 captivates the palate with its perfect blend of power and finesse. Hailing from Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, this boutique vintage was skilfully crafted by renowned winemaker David Duband. Produced from old vines, aged up to 90 years, the process involves natural fermentation and limited oak influence, preserving the raw expression of the terroir.
The wine presents an enchanting ruby hue and carries a mesmerising bouquet of lustrous black and red fruits. With subtle hints of spice, it is a fine culinary companion, perfect with haute-cuisine dishes. An epitome of Duband's philosophy of 'hands-off' winemaking, every drop conveys the rich history of the vineyard, from its centuries-old soil to its traditional French winemaking methods. Truly, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 is an unparalleled experience in every chalice.
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David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2019 bears the full-bodied richness of Pinot Noir grapes from the renowned Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, France. Duband, a staunch advocate of organic viticulture since 2008, respectfully engages more natural-oriented vinification process. He patronises whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts followed by maturing in oak barrels. His meticulous blending yields a wine with an impressive concentration of fruit and a towering structure. This 2019 vintage is a testament to Duband's commitment to crafting masterpieces. It presents a profound bouquet of raspberries, cherries, and a unique earthy undertone, balanced by a hint of oak and firm tannins. A cool, elegant finish leaves a lingering taste of sophistication and quality that defines the reputation of David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2019. Truly, an embodiment of the exuberance and finesse that only a Grand Cru such as Clos de Vougeot can yield.
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Explore the elegance and finesse of the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021. Hailing from the reputable vineyards of Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, this exquisite wine mirrors the dedication and skill of fourth-generation winemaker, David Duband. Employing biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking since 2008, Duband's philosophy allows for the natural expression of each unique terroir.
The David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 exudes aromatic complexity, boasting a bouquet of ripe wild berries, forest floor, and delicate spices. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, each grape is manually harvested and carefully sorted before undergoing a cold maceration process to extract best colours and aromas. After ageing in French oak for 14 to 18 months, this wine possesses a silky texture and balanced tannins, making it a stunning reflection of its Grand Cru pedigree.
Sample the excellence of Burgundy with a bottle of David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 and experience wine craftsmanship at its finest.
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Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is one-third whole cluster, less than in recent years according to winemaker Brian Sieve, with almost 50% new oak. It has a beautiful bouquet with scents of blackberry, raspberry coulis, crushed strawberries and seams of wet limestone underneath. The oak is seamlessly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very focused and taut with pure black cherry and crushed strawberry on the tensile finish. This is a very stylish, quite ambitious Clos de Vougeot. Excellent.Inc. GSTSG$3,954.48 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole clusters and is made with 40% new oak. It has a refined and detailed bouquet with mineral-rich red fruit, raspberry and cranberry, wilted rose petal note wafting in with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin. This is a more masculine and grippy Clos de Vougeot, lightly spiced with good density and grip on the finish. It will require five years or more in the cellar but should be worth the wait.Inc. GSTSG$2,288.35 -
Vinous (91-93)
Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru underwent a late malolactic, not finishing until September. It has a refined, menthol-tinged bouquet that feels quite complex and focused, incense aromas developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little graphite developing toward the precise, sustained finish. It needs a little more flesh and grip on the finish, but otherwise this is a finely crafted Clos de Vougeot.Inc. GSTSG$1,258.62 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru includes 50% whole cluster, mainly to fill the vat, and is now plowed by horse due to the spacing of the vines. The delineated bouquet features red berry fruit infused with pressed rose petal, quite minerally in style. That comes through on a palate that is very focused, offering a touch of white pepper and clove and bay toward the complex finish. A classy, quite cerebral Clos de Vougeot.Inc. GSTSG$1,329.47 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has one-third whole bunch. It has a precise bouquet and very pure with ebullient red fruit laced with crushed stone. Wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, fine depth and cohesion, well-integrated oak with dark fruit and brown spices emerging towads the persistent finish. Excellent. Closure: DiamInc. GSTSG$2,288.35 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".Inc. GSTSG$1,400.32 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".Inc. GSTSG$2,402.80 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)
Good deep red. Sexy aromas of musky red berries, wild cherry and coffee; aromatic if a bit reduced. Sweet, smooth and suave, if a bit youthfully compressed. Not at all a big wine but fine-grained and fresh for its high level of ripeness (this was not chaptalized). This offers lovely fruit and shows a gentle hand with the extraction. Impressive rising finish is subtle and long, with tannins quite suave.Inc. GSTSG$2,190.79 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which includes 30% whole bunch, has a well-defined, sous-bois and pressed iris bouquet that blossoms with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a seamless texture and an elegant, wonderfully poised finish. Stunning.Inc. GSTSG$2,366.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from Mortet's 0.32-hectares of 50-year old vines, is clean and precise on the nose, beautifully defined with pure Morello cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and orange sorbet scents that are utterly seductive. Brilliant focus. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins, layers of sorbet-fresh red fruit cut through with razor-sharp acidity. This must constitute one of the finest Clos de Vougeot that Mortet has ever overseen. The epitome of intensity and elegance.Inc. GSTSG$5,813.47 -
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Domaine Drouhin-Laroze has some of the best sites in the Cote d’Or. The Clos de Vougeot 2011 has an exciting intensity throughout that engulfs the palate and exudes power on the long crafted finish. Plenty of wood and warm earth gives great balance to the very fresh red fruit.Inc. GSTSG$985.88
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Wine Advocate (90)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Drouhin-Laroze has a composed bouquet of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, a touch of cigar ash and woodland aromas developing close behind. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, low acidity, rather extracted and perhaps, just a little monotone on the finish. Maybe it will develop more personality in bottle...it should do.Inc. GSTSG$1,445.86 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from the upper slopes of the vineyard, has a rich and opulent bouquet with precocious mulberry and blueberry scents, violet and desiccated orange peel. The 30% whole bunches is discretely embedded in the black fruit, lending crunchiness to the texture. This displays impressive depth; notwithstanding infectious energy and a vibrant finish. Excellent - this is one of the best grand crus from Drouhin-Laroze this vintage.Inc. GSTSG$1,429.51 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is completely de-stemmed and matures in 80% new oak. It has an expressive and aromatic bouquet with pretty blueberry, raspberry and iodine aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very effervescent from the start with vivid red and black fruit infused with orange zest and light fig notes. Very fine.Inc. GSTSG$1,364.11 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.Inc. GSTSG$847.69 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.Inc. GSTSG$2,141.20 -
Discover the extraordinary Dubois & Fils Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019, a translucent ruby gem from the heart of Burgundy's revered Côte de Nuits. Since its inception in the 18th century, Dubois & Fils has been committed to producing wines of benchmark quality. This masterpiece originates from Clos de Vougeot, one of the most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards richly imbued with ancient, limestone-rich soil. Immaculately balanced, the 2019 vintage boasts intense layered aromas of blackcurrant, truffle, and sandalwood, whilst unfolding a palate of profoundly concentrated, velvety soft fruit. The process behind this magnum opus involves meticulous grape selection, traditional vinification in French oak, and extensive ageing, which refines and harmonises the exquisite flavour complexities. The true quintessence of fine French wine that displays Dubois & Fils’ unflinching dedication to excellence, the Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019 is a grand cru touchstone certain to please the most discerning of palates.
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Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSInc. GSTSG$3,495.06 -
Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.Inc. GSTSG$2,241.56 -
Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.Inc. GSTSG$2,890.11 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(half of this wine is made with whole clusters, the other half destemmed; my note is on the blend) Good ruby-red. Rich aromas of blackberry, chocolate, espresso and flinty minerality, with pepper and menthol notes from the stem influence. Then large-scaled and creamy but with solid underlying structure and noteworthy tension in spite of having the highest pH of these 2009s. More backward and medicinal than the Grands-Echezeaux. Really builds on the back end, finishing very long and rich, with powerful tannins that will require at least several years of bottle aging. Cabernet-like in its volume and structure. Incidentally, winemaker Mallard noted that the vendange entier component gives the blend its bones, while the destemmed portion provides the flesh, but I found a sample of the former component to be wonderfully full, sweet and creamy.Inc. GSTSG$2,924.97 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(25% vendange entier): Good bright red with ruby tones. Precise aromas of black cherry, licorice and herbs. Spicy and penetrating on the palate; a bit strict but offers a great combination of sweetness and minerality. At once classy and powerful, finishing with a lingering element of saline minerality and firm, noble tannins that saturate the entire mouth.Inc. GSTSG$2,786.56 -
Vinous (92+)
Deep red with ruby highlights. Riper and blacker but a bit monolithic on the nose and palate. Black cherry and licorice scents lead to dark raspberry and crushed stone in the mouth. Not at all herbal but in a very cool style and tightly wound. This powerful, backward, youthfully uncompromising wine is hard to taste today owing to its firm tannic spine and strong medicinal reserve. Will it ultimately surpass the more sensual Grands-Echézeaux?Inc. GSTSG$2,710.26 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.Inc. GSTSG$3,775.17
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The David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 is a distinguished Burgundian masterpiece produced by acclaimed winemaker David Duband. Synonymous with grace and complexity, this Pinot Noir from the illustrious Côte de Nuits offers a harmonious blend of fragrant blackberries and wild forest berries, underscored by delicate notes of dark chocolate, earth, and subtle spices.
The grapes for the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 are meticulously hand-harvested from the prestigious Clos de Vougeot vineyard, and crafted via a fermentation process that allows both whole cluster and destemmed fruit. Employing biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention vinification, this wine truly captures the quintessence of its terroir.
Duband’s expertise transpires superbly through this splendid specimen, which gracefully unfurls layers of complexity over time, promising longevity and aging potential. A stand-out addition to any cellar, David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 is indeed an embodiment of the finest Burgundy has to offer.
In BondSG$2,110.00 -
Exemplifying the mastery of winemaking, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 captivates the palate with its perfect blend of power and finesse. Hailing from Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, this boutique vintage was skilfully crafted by renowned winemaker David Duband. Produced from old vines, aged up to 90 years, the process involves natural fermentation and limited oak influence, preserving the raw expression of the terroir.
The wine presents an enchanting ruby hue and carries a mesmerising bouquet of lustrous black and red fruits. With subtle hints of spice, it is a fine culinary companion, perfect with haute-cuisine dishes. An epitome of Duband's philosophy of 'hands-off' winemaking, every drop conveys the rich history of the vineyard, from its centuries-old soil to its traditional French winemaking methods. Truly, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 is an unparalleled experience in every chalice.
In BondSG$1,805.00 -
David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2019 bears the full-bodied richness of Pinot Noir grapes from the renowned Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, France. Duband, a staunch advocate of organic viticulture since 2008, respectfully engages more natural-oriented vinification process. He patronises whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts followed by maturing in oak barrels. His meticulous blending yields a wine with an impressive concentration of fruit and a towering structure. This 2019 vintage is a testament to Duband's commitment to crafting masterpieces. It presents a profound bouquet of raspberries, cherries, and a unique earthy undertone, balanced by a hint of oak and firm tannins. A cool, elegant finish leaves a lingering taste of sophistication and quality that defines the reputation of David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2019. Truly, an embodiment of the exuberance and finesse that only a Grand Cru such as Clos de Vougeot can yield.
In BondSG$1,890.00 -
Explore the elegance and finesse of the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021. Hailing from the reputable vineyards of Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, this exquisite wine mirrors the dedication and skill of fourth-generation winemaker, David Duband. Employing biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking since 2008, Duband's philosophy allows for the natural expression of each unique terroir.
The David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 exudes aromatic complexity, boasting a bouquet of ripe wild berries, forest floor, and delicate spices. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, each grape is manually harvested and carefully sorted before undergoing a cold maceration process to extract best colours and aromas. After ageing in French oak for 14 to 18 months, this wine possesses a silky texture and balanced tannins, making it a stunning reflection of its Grand Cru pedigree.
Sample the excellence of Burgundy with a bottle of David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 and experience wine craftsmanship at its finest.
In BondSG$2,090.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is one-third whole cluster, less than in recent years according to winemaker Brian Sieve, with almost 50% new oak. It has a beautiful bouquet with scents of blackberry, raspberry coulis, crushed strawberries and seams of wet limestone underneath. The oak is seamlessly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very focused and taut with pure black cherry and crushed strawberry on the tensile finish. This is a very stylish, quite ambitious Clos de Vougeot. Excellent.In BondSG$3,525.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole clusters and is made with 40% new oak. It has a refined and detailed bouquet with mineral-rich red fruit, raspberry and cranberry, wilted rose petal note wafting in with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin. This is a more masculine and grippy Clos de Vougeot, lightly spiced with good density and grip on the finish. It will require five years or more in the cellar but should be worth the wait.In BondSG$2,040.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru underwent a late malolactic, not finishing until September. It has a refined, menthol-tinged bouquet that feels quite complex and focused, incense aromas developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little graphite developing toward the precise, sustained finish. It needs a little more flesh and grip on the finish, but otherwise this is a finely crafted Clos de Vougeot.In BondSG$1,125.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru includes 50% whole cluster, mainly to fill the vat, and is now plowed by horse due to the spacing of the vines. The delineated bouquet features red berry fruit infused with pressed rose petal, quite minerally in style. That comes through on a palate that is very focused, offering a touch of white pepper and clove and bay toward the complex finish. A classy, quite cerebral Clos de Vougeot.In BondSG$1,190.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has one-third whole bunch. It has a precise bouquet and very pure with ebullient red fruit laced with crushed stone. Wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, fine depth and cohesion, well-integrated oak with dark fruit and brown spices emerging towads the persistent finish. Excellent. Closure: DiamIn BondSG$2,040.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".In BondSG$1,255.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".In BondSG$2,145.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)
Good deep red. Sexy aromas of musky red berries, wild cherry and coffee; aromatic if a bit reduced. Sweet, smooth and suave, if a bit youthfully compressed. Not at all a big wine but fine-grained and fresh for its high level of ripeness (this was not chaptalized). This offers lovely fruit and shows a gentle hand with the extraction. Impressive rising finish is subtle and long, with tannins quite suave.In BondSG$2,000.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which includes 30% whole bunch, has a well-defined, sous-bois and pressed iris bouquet that blossoms with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a seamless texture and an elegant, wonderfully poised finish. Stunning.In BondSG$2,135.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from Mortet's 0.32-hectares of 50-year old vines, is clean and precise on the nose, beautifully defined with pure Morello cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and orange sorbet scents that are utterly seductive. Brilliant focus. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins, layers of sorbet-fresh red fruit cut through with razor-sharp acidity. This must constitute one of the finest Clos de Vougeot that Mortet has ever overseen. The epitome of intensity and elegance.In BondSG$5,280.00 -
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Domaine Drouhin-Laroze has some of the best sites in the Cote d’Or. The Clos de Vougeot 2011 has an exciting intensity throughout that engulfs the palate and exudes power on the long crafted finish. Plenty of wood and warm earth gives great balance to the very fresh red fruit.In BondSG$853.00
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Wine Advocate (90)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Drouhin-Laroze has a composed bouquet of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, a touch of cigar ash and woodland aromas developing close behind. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, low acidity, rather extracted and perhaps, just a little monotone on the finish. Maybe it will develop more personality in bottle...it should do.In BondSG$1,275.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from the upper slopes of the vineyard, has a rich and opulent bouquet with precocious mulberry and blueberry scents, violet and desiccated orange peel. The 30% whole bunches is discretely embedded in the black fruit, lending crunchiness to the texture. This displays impressive depth; notwithstanding infectious energy and a vibrant finish. Excellent - this is one of the best grand crus from Drouhin-Laroze this vintage.In BondSG$1,260.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is completely de-stemmed and matures in 80% new oak. It has an expressive and aromatic bouquet with pretty blueberry, raspberry and iodine aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very effervescent from the start with vivid red and black fruit infused with orange zest and light fig notes. Very fine.In BondSG$1,200.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.In BondSG$748.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.In BondSG$1,905.00 -
Discover the extraordinary Dubois & Fils Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019, a translucent ruby gem from the heart of Burgundy's revered Côte de Nuits. Since its inception in the 18th century, Dubois & Fils has been committed to producing wines of benchmark quality. This masterpiece originates from Clos de Vougeot, one of the most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards richly imbued with ancient, limestone-rich soil. Immaculately balanced, the 2019 vintage boasts intense layered aromas of blackcurrant, truffle, and sandalwood, whilst unfolding a palate of profoundly concentrated, velvety soft fruit. The process behind this magnum opus involves meticulous grape selection, traditional vinification in French oak, and extensive ageing, which refines and harmonises the exquisite flavour complexities. The true quintessence of fine French wine that displays Dubois & Fils’ unflinching dedication to excellence, the Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019 is a grand cru touchstone certain to please the most discerning of palates.
In BondSG$1,285.00 -
Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSIn BondSG$3,155.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.In BondSG$2,005.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.In BondSG$2,600.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(half of this wine is made with whole clusters, the other half destemmed; my note is on the blend) Good ruby-red. Rich aromas of blackberry, chocolate, espresso and flinty minerality, with pepper and menthol notes from the stem influence. Then large-scaled and creamy but with solid underlying structure and noteworthy tension in spite of having the highest pH of these 2009s. More backward and medicinal than the Grands-Echezeaux. Really builds on the back end, finishing very long and rich, with powerful tannins that will require at least several years of bottle aging. Cabernet-like in its volume and structure. Incidentally, winemaker Mallard noted that the vendange entier component gives the blend its bones, while the destemmed portion provides the flesh, but I found a sample of the former component to be wonderfully full, sweet and creamy.In BondSG$2,630.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(25% vendange entier): Good bright red with ruby tones. Precise aromas of black cherry, licorice and herbs. Spicy and penetrating on the palate; a bit strict but offers a great combination of sweetness and minerality. At once classy and powerful, finishing with a lingering element of saline minerality and firm, noble tannins that saturate the entire mouth.In BondSG$2,505.00 -
Vinous (92+)
Deep red with ruby highlights. Riper and blacker but a bit monolithic on the nose and palate. Black cherry and licorice scents lead to dark raspberry and crushed stone in the mouth. Not at all herbal but in a very cool style and tightly wound. This powerful, backward, youthfully uncompromising wine is hard to taste today owing to its firm tannic spine and strong medicinal reserve. Will it ultimately surpass the more sensual Grands-Echézeaux?In BondSG$2,435.00 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.In BondSG$3,410.00
