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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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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SG$15,880.65 |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$2,915.28 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is brilliant, unfurling in the glass with scents of ripe oranges, fresh pear, peach, buttered citrus, warm pastry and anise. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and an ineffable sense of completeness, concluding with a long and mineral finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-99 (IB) |
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SG$8,549.64 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (IB) |
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SG$2,915.64 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)1.5 barrels. Fullish yellow with ripe fruit, a touch of bacon fat along with Jerusalem artichokes. As well as the beautiful quality of fruit there is a saline touch. Certainly complex, not monstrously massive, showing more today than the Bâtard but there is correspondingly even more to come. Fresh white fruit at the very finish. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94-96 (VN) |
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SG$2,728.79 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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SG$9,096.53 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (BH) |
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SG$8,462.17 |
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Burghound (94-97)There is a touch of phenolic character to the highly complex and exuberantly spicy nose of white peach, citrus confit, acacia blossom, Asian-style tea and just enough wood influence to merit mentioning. The imposingly dense broad-shouldered flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouthfeel thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the very firm acid spine supporting the strikingly persistent finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reappears. This beauty is very, very backward and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least ten years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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SG$7,423.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)There's just one half-barrel of the 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, a rich, concentrated and textural wine that evokes honeyed pears, ripe peaches, beeswax and citrus blossom. Full-bodied and muscular, it's a powerful Montrachet in the making. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-96 (IB) |
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SG$1,869.24 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)An exchange enables Jean-Michel Chartron to offer some Montrachet. Pale colour with a light lime touch. The nose is tight and tense as yet ungiving, though on the palate the wine becomes super-sensual thereafter, rather ripe with peach and honeysuckle despite the comparative severity up front. The aftertaste delivers the persistence expected of a grand cru. Tasted: October 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$2,097.06 |
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An exquisite gem, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 is a white wine that truly encapsulates the spirit of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously from 100% Chardonnay grapes, fiercely nurtured in the limestone-rich soils of the Côte de Beaune, the wine imparts an inherent complexity. Produced by the esteemed Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine, the Gagnard family, with vineyards traced back as far as 1792, this wine bears testimony to their traditional, yet innovative, winemaking philosophy. After hand harvesting, the wine enjoys a long fermentation in oak barrels, adding tints of maturity and character to its palate. Sumptuous and potent, this Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 unfurls layers of stone fruit, citrus and mineral nuances, enveloped in an elegant, creamy texture with a lingering finish. An unparalleled treasure for the discerning connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$2,097.06 |
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a prime example of elegance and complexity synonymous with France's iconic Burgundy region. This exquisite Chardonnay is produced by Jean-Marc and Claudine Blain-Gagnard, renowned winemakers committed to creating wines that embody the essence of their distinguished terroirs. The wine matures in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, transferring wholesome, refined flavours into the bottle. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals an attractive bouquet of crème brûlée, honeyed orchard fruits, toasted almonds and white flowers. A compelling harmony between power and finesse, this intricately layered wine offers an impressively long, mineral-driven finish. With perfect critic scores and a lineage of top-quality vintages, Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a tour de force in French winemaking, embodying the craftsmanship and respect for tradition that sets apart world-class wines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$2,097.06 |
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Deriving intricate pleasure from Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a regal experience. Eminently appreciated amongst true connoisseurs, every sip encompasses ideas of French heritage, passion, and expert skill. Hailing from the revered Burgundy region, this resplendent Montrachet Grand Cru reflects the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet's esteemed terroir. Hand-harvested from a rich, limestone-dominant soil, the 2020 vintage underpins the fine art of winemaking - balancing the delicate fusion of Chardonnay grapes with detailed vinification method. Enlightening the senses, this wine glimpses bright enzyme aromas, showcasing exquisite flavour profiles of citrus, honey, and subtle oak nuances. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, renowned for their refined approach, curates this majestic narrative of taste that lingers long past the last sip. Each bottle is a testament to their commitment in maintaining the grandeur of French viticulture. Immerse in the opulence and fervour that Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 has to offer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$2,098.14 |
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 is a spellbinding testament to the expertise of this revered Burgundy producer. Hailing from the prestigious Montrachet appellation, the domaine is distinguished by its meticulous vinification process based on handpicked Chardonnay grapes, precision parcellaire, and slow-paced fermentation in oak barrels. Aromatic opulence and textual finesse epitomise this stellar vintage. Under the watchful eye of Jean-Marc Blain and Claudine Gagnard, strict yield control and practiced viticulture have underpinned the wine's profound balance of opulence and elegance. Remarkably, the wine reflects the nuance of its terroir, a kiss of limestone minerality underscoring a symphony of orchard fruit, honey, and buttery brioche. A rounded palate and a lingering finish, spiked with fresh acidity, complete the captivating profile of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. A bottle of this vintage will elevate any occasion, truly capturing the essence of world-class Burgundian winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$1,622.91 |
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Vinous (93)(this was bottled in May of 2005, whereas all of the above 2003s were bottled during the summer of 2004) Steely aromas of pineapple, stone, spices and mint; shows a distinctly metallic minerality. Then sweet, dense and rich, with outstanding depth of pineapple and stone flavors. Expands impressively on the back half, and finishes with resounding persistence and great purity. Accessible already but should be better with another couple years of aging. Very suave Montrachet. This wine should not explode now and then fade away, notes Frederic. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$15,823.44 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$4,361.89 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$1,584.76 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Fabulously complex nose. Crisp power, intensity without breadth. Steely stony minerality. Mouthwateringly dry and electric freshness. Eyewatering finish and amazing persistence. Pure and precise. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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SG$3,855.04 |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and sheer magnitude of Montrachet is on full show here. A powerful expression of the largest holdings in the Puligny side of the vineyard. Grilled hazelnuts, grilled peaches, grapefruit and lemon citrus, as well as a layer of spiced nougat-like aromas. There’s a very long, concentrated and dense palate that starts out cloaked in flavors of rich peaches and glossy fruits. The flavors then peel away in layers as it sits on the palate, revealing a very focused, refined and essence-like citrus core with tremendous elegance and intensity. Drink or hold through the next decade. Or even longer if you desire. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$8,427.84 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly deeper in color. This has a gorgeous bouquet of lemon thyme, orange blossom and crushed stone, all very focused, followed by an emerging touch of mintiness. The harmonious palate is powerful, ripe and slightly vanilla-y; it just lacks a little breeding and panache. A bold and brassy yet cerebral Montrachet that will need a lot of time. This surpasses all my expectations from barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$11,374.63 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly deeper in color. This has a gorgeous bouquet of lemon thyme, orange blossom and crushed stone, all very focused, followed by an emerging touch of mintiness. The harmonious palate is powerful, ripe and slightly vanilla-y; it just lacks a little breeding and panache. A bold and brassy yet cerebral Montrachet that will need a lot of time. This surpasses all my expectations from barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$1,623.27 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru comes from the two-hectares on the Puligny side, comprising five parcels vinified separately (although I tasted the final blend). It has a very pure bouquet and, especially for Drouhin, an intense bouquet of lanolin, walnut and pressed flower aromas that if anything becomes even more powerful with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with superb balance, almost symmetrical, and just the right amount of salinity. This is a vibrant, precise Montrachet with touches of sea salt and ginger toward the very persistent finish, which fans out with brio. Deeply impressive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$7,302.56 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$4,256.12 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$8,397.80 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$3,912.16 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$7,050.43 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$8,253.94 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$4,952.64 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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SG$3,542.17 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$34,111.44 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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SG$14,510.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$2,665.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is brilliant, unfurling in the glass with scents of ripe oranges, fresh pear, peach, buttered citrus, warm pastry and anise. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and an ineffable sense of completeness, concluding with a long and mineral finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-99 (IB) |
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SG$7,815.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (IB) |
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SG$2,665.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)1.5 barrels. Fullish yellow with ripe fruit, a touch of bacon fat along with Jerusalem artichokes. As well as the beautiful quality of fruit there is a saline touch. Certainly complex, not monstrously massive, showing more today than the Bâtard but there is correspondingly even more to come. Fresh white fruit at the very finish. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94-96 (VN) |
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SG$2,485.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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SG$8,290.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (BH) |
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SG$7,710.00 |
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Burghound (94-97)There is a touch of phenolic character to the highly complex and exuberantly spicy nose of white peach, citrus confit, acacia blossom, Asian-style tea and just enough wood influence to merit mentioning. The imposingly dense broad-shouldered flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouthfeel thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the very firm acid spine supporting the strikingly persistent finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reappears. This beauty is very, very backward and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least ten years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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SG$6,755.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)There's just one half-barrel of the 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, a rich, concentrated and textural wine that evokes honeyed pears, ripe peaches, beeswax and citrus blossom. Full-bodied and muscular, it's a powerful Montrachet in the making. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-96 (IB) |
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SG$1,705.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)An exchange enables Jean-Michel Chartron to offer some Montrachet. Pale colour with a light lime touch. The nose is tight and tense as yet ungiving, though on the palate the wine becomes super-sensual thereafter, rather ripe with peach and honeysuckle despite the comparative severity up front. The aftertaste delivers the persistence expected of a grand cru. Tasted: October 2021 |
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SG$1,915.00 |
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An exquisite gem, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 is a white wine that truly encapsulates the spirit of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously from 100% Chardonnay grapes, fiercely nurtured in the limestone-rich soils of the Côte de Beaune, the wine imparts an inherent complexity. Produced by the esteemed Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine, the Gagnard family, with vineyards traced back as far as 1792, this wine bears testimony to their traditional, yet innovative, winemaking philosophy. After hand harvesting, the wine enjoys a long fermentation in oak barrels, adding tints of maturity and character to its palate. Sumptuous and potent, this Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 unfurls layers of stone fruit, citrus and mineral nuances, enveloped in an elegant, creamy texture with a lingering finish. An unparalleled treasure for the discerning connoisseur. |
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SG$1,915.00 |
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a prime example of elegance and complexity synonymous with France's iconic Burgundy region. This exquisite Chardonnay is produced by Jean-Marc and Claudine Blain-Gagnard, renowned winemakers committed to creating wines that embody the essence of their distinguished terroirs. The wine matures in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, transferring wholesome, refined flavours into the bottle. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals an attractive bouquet of crème brûlée, honeyed orchard fruits, toasted almonds and white flowers. A compelling harmony between power and finesse, this intricately layered wine offers an impressively long, mineral-driven finish. With perfect critic scores and a lineage of top-quality vintages, Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a tour de force in French winemaking, embodying the craftsmanship and respect for tradition that sets apart world-class wines. |
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SG$1,915.00 |
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Deriving intricate pleasure from Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a regal experience. Eminently appreciated amongst true connoisseurs, every sip encompasses ideas of French heritage, passion, and expert skill. Hailing from the revered Burgundy region, this resplendent Montrachet Grand Cru reflects the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet's esteemed terroir. Hand-harvested from a rich, limestone-dominant soil, the 2020 vintage underpins the fine art of winemaking - balancing the delicate fusion of Chardonnay grapes with detailed vinification method. Enlightening the senses, this wine glimpses bright enzyme aromas, showcasing exquisite flavour profiles of citrus, honey, and subtle oak nuances. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard, renowned for their refined approach, curates this majestic narrative of taste that lingers long past the last sip. Each bottle is a testament to their commitment in maintaining the grandeur of French viticulture. Immerse in the opulence and fervour that Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 has to offer. |
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SG$1,915.00 |
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 is a spellbinding testament to the expertise of this revered Burgundy producer. Hailing from the prestigious Montrachet appellation, the domaine is distinguished by its meticulous vinification process based on handpicked Chardonnay grapes, precision parcellaire, and slow-paced fermentation in oak barrels. Aromatic opulence and textual finesse epitomise this stellar vintage. Under the watchful eye of Jean-Marc Blain and Claudine Gagnard, strict yield control and practiced viticulture have underpinned the wine's profound balance of opulence and elegance. Remarkably, the wine reflects the nuance of its terroir, a kiss of limestone minerality underscoring a symphony of orchard fruit, honey, and buttery brioche. A rounded palate and a lingering finish, spiked with fresh acidity, complete the captivating profile of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. A bottle of this vintage will elevate any occasion, truly capturing the essence of world-class Burgundian winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$1,480.00 |
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Vinous (93)(this was bottled in May of 2005, whereas all of the above 2003s were bottled during the summer of 2004) Steely aromas of pineapple, stone, spices and mint; shows a distinctly metallic minerality. Then sweet, dense and rich, with outstanding depth of pineapple and stone flavors. Expands impressively on the back half, and finishes with resounding persistence and great purity. Accessible already but should be better with another couple years of aging. Very suave Montrachet. This wine should not explode now and then fade away, notes Frederic. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$14,410.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$3,975.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$1,445.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Fabulously complex nose. Crisp power, intensity without breadth. Steely stony minerality. Mouthwateringly dry and electric freshness. Eyewatering finish and amazing persistence. Pure and precise. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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SG$3,510.00 |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and sheer magnitude of Montrachet is on full show here. A powerful expression of the largest holdings in the Puligny side of the vineyard. Grilled hazelnuts, grilled peaches, grapefruit and lemon citrus, as well as a layer of spiced nougat-like aromas. There’s a very long, concentrated and dense palate that starts out cloaked in flavors of rich peaches and glossy fruits. The flavors then peel away in layers as it sits on the palate, revealing a very focused, refined and essence-like citrus core with tremendous elegance and intensity. Drink or hold through the next decade. Or even longer if you desire. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$7,695.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly deeper in color. This has a gorgeous bouquet of lemon thyme, orange blossom and crushed stone, all very focused, followed by an emerging touch of mintiness. The harmonious palate is powerful, ripe and slightly vanilla-y; it just lacks a little breeding and panache. A bold and brassy yet cerebral Montrachet that will need a lot of time. This surpasses all my expectations from barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$10,380.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly deeper in color. This has a gorgeous bouquet of lemon thyme, orange blossom and crushed stone, all very focused, followed by an emerging touch of mintiness. The harmonious palate is powerful, ripe and slightly vanilla-y; it just lacks a little breeding and panache. A bold and brassy yet cerebral Montrachet that will need a lot of time. This surpasses all my expectations from barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$1,480.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru comes from the two-hectares on the Puligny side, comprising five parcels vinified separately (although I tasted the final blend). It has a very pure bouquet and, especially for Drouhin, an intense bouquet of lanolin, walnut and pressed flower aromas that if anything becomes even more powerful with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with superb balance, almost symmetrical, and just the right amount of salinity. This is a vibrant, precise Montrachet with touches of sea salt and ginger toward the very persistent finish, which fans out with brio. Deeply impressive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$6,660.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$3,875.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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SG$7,645.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$3,570.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$6,430.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$7,515.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$4,515.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2020 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru is consistent with my previous tasting in January. Exquisite definition on the nose, real mineralité here. The palate is intense and penetrating, touches of orange zest and spice building wonderfully towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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SG$3,220.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$31,285.00 |
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