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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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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SG$1,173.84 |
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James Suckling (94)Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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SG$537.87 |
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James Suckling (94)Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$2,350.56 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$875.71 |
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The 'David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2016' is a fine specimen of immaculate French winemaking. This cohesive and exquisite Pinot Noir originates from the famed Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in Burgundy. Its creator, David Duband, recognised globally for his artisanal approach and commitment to organic farming, moulds this sumptuous offering from 45-year-old vines, imbuing the wine with robust depth. Highly lauded in wine circles, the 'David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2016' is a fitting testament to the 2016’s famous long and sunny growing season. It boasts a generous infusion of red fruit notes, underlined with a restrained intensity of cocoa and spices. This delightfully fresh, balanced wine is dense, with silky tannins and impressive linger. Harvested by hand and matured in French oak barrels (30% new), it encapsulates Duband’s minimal intervention philosophy, allowing the expressive terroir to shine. An absolute must-have for connoisseurs of refined Burgundy wines. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
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SG$1,009.78 |
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Vinous (89-91)(almost 40 hectoliters per hectare produced from this vineyard featuring light, well-drained argilo-calcaire soil with small stones; 75% vendange entier): Medium red. Inviting, soft aromas of raspberry, brown spices and dried rose. Spicy, rather easygoing wine with modest flesh and concentration but good delineation. A nicely balanced wine with good energy and ripe, fine-grained tannins. This should give relatively early pleasure but it has spine too. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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SG$1,945.11 |
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L'Aphrodisiaque 2016 is a marriage of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir vinified entirely in older oak barrels of at least 15 vintages.
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Bordeaux | 10 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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SG$1,667.05 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 2016 de Fargues has a lively bouquet of dried honey and marmalade scents infused with subtle hazelnut and lanolin aromas; there is fine cohesion and focus on display here. The palate is very well balanced with a supple, viscous opening. The acidity and the level of new oak are extremely well judged, and hints of custard creams and quince appear toward the harmonious finish. What a lovely Sauternes! Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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SG$616.37 |
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Vinous (89-91)(20% new oak and one-third vendange entier; the average vine age here is 50 years): Medium red. More delicate on the nose than the Les Sizies, offering scents of strawberry and stone. Then juicier and more energetic on the palate, showing lovely precision and penetration to its red fruit and saline mineral flavors. On the lean side but the firmly tannic finish leaves behind a salty tang. Winemaker Brian Sieve describes the estate's Perrières holding as our most active limestone site along with the Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thoreys. This wine started its malolactic fermentation sur marc--i.e., in the tank before the alcoholic fermentation finished. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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SG$3,987.18 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$1,732.45 |
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Vinous (91)The 2016 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has quite a lot of oak on the nose, although it seems in sync with the redcurrant and cranberry fruit underneath. It is fragrant and become increasingly floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red fruit and impressive mineralité. This is one of the most terroir-driven Cortons of the vintage, presumably its limestone soils are expressed on the finish. Promising. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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SG$1,167.91 |
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Vinous (91-93)(from the north side of Pommard above Les Grands Epenots on active limestone soil; vinified with one-third whole clusters and aged in one-third new oak): Good dark red. Tight aromas of black cherry, redcurrant and rust (there's a bit of iron in the soil here as well), lifted by a floral quality. Savory and fine-grained, with red berry flavors enlivened by saline minerality. Not a big wine but offers an attractive blend of sweet, savory and acidic elements. This minerally, salty wine finishes with big, mouth-dusting tannins. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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SG$1,214.81 |
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Vinous (91-93)(two-thirds whole clusters; one-third new oak; the sand on top of the limestone here typically yields relatively soft tannins, according to winemaker Brian Sieve): Good dark red. Cool black cherry aroma lifted by a stony quality. A step above the preceding samples in both juiciness and finesse; in fact, a real high-wire act of captivating sweetness and bright acidity. Very fine-grained, serious wine with excellent grip and length. These 45-year-old vines avoided the frost but yielded very little fruit, as they were very sensitive to rain and wind during the flowering. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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SG$1,427.36 |
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Vinous (91-94)(vinified entirely with whole clusters and aged in 35% new oak; the average vine age here is 65 years and the soil features gravel on limestone): Bright medium-deep red. Deeply pitched, fruit-driven aromas of black raspberry and dark cherry, plus a hint of smoky minerality. Wonderfully plush yet lively, displaying more volume and depth than the Mitans. Lovely silky Volnay without any impression of undue weight. Really fills the mouth and echoes on the finish while maintaining superb vivacity. Here the acidity is ripe and the broad tannins distinctly suave and fine-grained. This is showing beautifully considering that it only finished its malolactic fermentation in September. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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SG$1,788.41 |
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Vinous (93-96)(vinified with two-thirds whole clusters and aged in 60% new oak; no frost damage here but the yield was just under 40 hectoliters per hectare): Healthy dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, cocoa powder and espresso. Wonderfully sweet and savory, offering very intense yet silky flavors of black raspberry and minerals framed by harmonious acidity. Really outstanding inner-mouth energy and definition here! The resounding finish features firm, chalky tannins and terrific length and lift. This wine comes from vines at the top of this premier cru on hard limestone. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94 (JA) |
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SG$535.67 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Lovely aromatics of ripe black fruits edged with violet flowers and smoked cedar. This is powerful, you feel the punch and the sense of momentum, impressive grip that opens up to show charcoal, chocolate and slate, lovely balance and character, young but starting to open up, full of class and appellation signature. One of the values of the tasting. Harvest September 20 to October 18, lasting almost a full calendar month. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$1,066.89 |
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Discover the exquisite Debrueil Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos Berthet 2016 produced by the highly esteemed Domaine Debrueil-Fontaine. Located in the famed wine-growing village of Pernand-Vergelesses in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, this renown vineyard boasts a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. With its south-east facing slopes and undulating hillsides, the terroir is perfect for expressing the wine's subtlety and finesse. This beguiling wine offers enchanting aromas of ripe red fruit and violets. Expertly crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, it demonstrates a beautiful balance of precision and aromatic intensity. On the palate, it reveals a complexity of flavours, presenting an elegant fusion of crushed berries, earthy undertones, fine tannins, and a lingering finish. Debrueil Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos Berthet 2016 is indeed a testament to the extraordinary mastery of French winemaking. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (WE) |
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SG$1,521.03 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Sun-baked garrigue and smoky notes of iron and earth accent intensely ripe black cherry and cassis in this wine. Made from 100% Syrah, it's a hulking powerhouse of black-fruit flavors but finessed by firm acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Stunning already it should improve through 2036 and hold further. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$1,143.89 |
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Vinous (95)Opaque purple. Mineral-accented dark berries, candied licorice, olive paste, exotic spices and pungent flowers on the explosively perfumed nose. Deeply concentrated yet energetic black raspberry, spicecake, smoked meat and violet pastille flavors are complicated by vibrant mineral and dark chocolate notes that build on the back half. Sweet, sappy and sharply delineated on an extremely long, floral- and dark-fruit-driven finish that shows superb clarity and steadily building, harmonious tannins. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
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SG$1,345.50 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 88-91 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$584.68 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)The 2016 Domaine de l’A is plush and inviting. Dark cherry, chocolate and spice are pushed forward, and an aromatic lift from the Cabernet Franc appears on the midpalate and finish. This is an especially dense, rich wine for the appellation. Time should help the tannins settle down a bit. There is certainly plenty to look forward to. One of the big developments here has been a move to increase the Cabernet Franc, which is now around 30 percent, from the previous 15-20 percent. This is a hugely appealing wine from Stéphane Derenoncourt. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$664.33 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A chewy and rich red with plenty of currant and black-cherry character. Tannic. Should come together nicely with some barrel aging. |
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Sud Ouest | 2 | - |
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SG$891.05 |
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Sud Ouest | 1 | - |
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SG$797.01 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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SG$787.53 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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SG$1,787.06 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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SG$401.60 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The first bottle of 2016 Doisy-Daëne was corked. The second is clean and precise on the nose, offering honeycomb, lanolin, crushed rocks and light yellow flower aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and a fine bead of acidity cuts through the intense botrytized fruit. Very harmonious and poised, with impressive intensity on the finish. This is a marvelous Sauternes. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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SG$590.13 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Almost 100% Grenache and produced from low-yielding vines (approximately 25 hectoliters per hectare) at the top of the hill of Cairanne, the 2016 Cairanne la Jean de Verde is a prodigious wine. It starts with scents of crushed stone and licorice, then expands on the plate to reveal crazy intense blueberry and blackberry flavors. Medium to full-bodied, it remains fresh, zesty and vivacious on the long finish. If you can track down some of the 5,000 bottles that were made, grab them. Because of extremely low yields, there is no 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$893.21 |
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Introducing the remarkable Domaine de Bellene Savigny les Beaune Rouge 2016, an exquisite product of the exceptional 2016 vintage. As an esteemed Burgundy, this wine hails from the renowned vineyards of Savigny-lès-Beaune, lending it a unique terroir character. The maison, Domaine de Bellene, owned by the esteemed Nicolas Potel, practices organic viticulture, nurturing the vines to yield spectacular fruits. The Domaine de Bellene Savigny les Beaune Rouge 2016 presents a remarkable balance of delicate red fruit and feisty spice on the palate. Its maturation in French oak barrels imbues it with subtle, complementary toasted notes. This wine flaunts a wonderfully intricate structure, mirroring its intricate creation process. It exemplifies the mastery of Pinot Noir, revealing the variety's elegance and complexity through expert crafting. A wine to be savoured, it perfectly encapsulates the esteemed reputation of Domaine de Bellene and the renowned Burgundy region. A true connoisseur’s choice. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$720.99 |
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James Suckling (97)Aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar and gravel, as well as red flowers and brown-leaf tea. It offers a very sleek and powerful array of ripe dark fruit and a very plush, focused and elegant bed of fresh, fine and powerful tannins. Plenty of aging potential, this is still quite tight. A blend of 55 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 35 per cent merlot, five per cent cabernet franc and five per cent petit verdot. Try from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$2,401.23 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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SG$970.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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SG$440.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$2,105.00 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$744.00 |
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The 'David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2016' is a fine specimen of immaculate French winemaking. This cohesive and exquisite Pinot Noir originates from the famed Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in Burgundy. Its creator, David Duband, recognised globally for his artisanal approach and commitment to organic farming, moulds this sumptuous offering from 45-year-old vines, imbuing the wine with robust depth. Highly lauded in wine circles, the 'David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2016' is a fitting testament to the 2016’s famous long and sunny growing season. It boasts a generous infusion of red fruit notes, underlined with a restrained intensity of cocoa and spices. This delightfully fresh, balanced wine is dense, with silky tannins and impressive linger. Harvested by hand and matured in French oak barrels (30% new), it encapsulates Duband’s minimal intervention philosophy, allowing the expressive terroir to shine. An absolute must-have for connoisseurs of refined Burgundy wines. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
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SG$867.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(almost 40 hectoliters per hectare produced from this vineyard featuring light, well-drained argilo-calcaire soil with small stones; 75% vendange entier): Medium red. Inviting, soft aromas of raspberry, brown spices and dried rose. Spicy, rather easygoing wine with modest flesh and concentration but good delineation. A nicely balanced wine with good energy and ripe, fine-grained tannins. This should give relatively early pleasure but it has spine too. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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SG$1,735.00 |
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L'Aphrodisiaque 2016 is a marriage of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir vinified entirely in older oak barrels of at least 15 vintages.
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Bordeaux | 10 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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SG$1,470.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 2016 de Fargues has a lively bouquet of dried honey and marmalade scents infused with subtle hazelnut and lanolin aromas; there is fine cohesion and focus on display here. The palate is very well balanced with a supple, viscous opening. The acidity and the level of new oak are extremely well judged, and hints of custard creams and quince appear toward the harmonious finish. What a lovely Sauternes! Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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SG$514.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(20% new oak and one-third vendange entier; the average vine age here is 50 years): Medium red. More delicate on the nose than the Les Sizies, offering scents of strawberry and stone. Then juicier and more energetic on the palate, showing lovely precision and penetration to its red fruit and saline mineral flavors. On the lean side but the firmly tannic finish leaves behind a salty tang. Winemaker Brian Sieve describes the estate's Perrières holding as our most active limestone site along with the Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thoreys. This wine started its malolactic fermentation sur marc--i.e., in the tank before the alcoholic fermentation finished. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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SG$3,555.00 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$1,530.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2016 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has quite a lot of oak on the nose, although it seems in sync with the redcurrant and cranberry fruit underneath. It is fragrant and become increasingly floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red fruit and impressive mineralité. This is one of the most terroir-driven Cortons of the vintage, presumably its limestone soils are expressed on the finish. Promising. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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SG$1,020.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(from the north side of Pommard above Les Grands Epenots on active limestone soil; vinified with one-third whole clusters and aged in one-third new oak): Good dark red. Tight aromas of black cherry, redcurrant and rust (there's a bit of iron in the soil here as well), lifted by a floral quality. Savory and fine-grained, with red berry flavors enlivened by saline minerality. Not a big wine but offers an attractive blend of sweet, savory and acidic elements. This minerally, salty wine finishes with big, mouth-dusting tannins. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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SG$1,065.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(two-thirds whole clusters; one-third new oak; the sand on top of the limestone here typically yields relatively soft tannins, according to winemaker Brian Sieve): Good dark red. Cool black cherry aroma lifted by a stony quality. A step above the preceding samples in both juiciness and finesse; in fact, a real high-wire act of captivating sweetness and bright acidity. Very fine-grained, serious wine with excellent grip and length. These 45-year-old vines avoided the frost but yielded very little fruit, as they were very sensitive to rain and wind during the flowering. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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SG$1,260.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(vinified entirely with whole clusters and aged in 35% new oak; the average vine age here is 65 years and the soil features gravel on limestone): Bright medium-deep red. Deeply pitched, fruit-driven aromas of black raspberry and dark cherry, plus a hint of smoky minerality. Wonderfully plush yet lively, displaying more volume and depth than the Mitans. Lovely silky Volnay without any impression of undue weight. Really fills the mouth and echoes on the finish while maintaining superb vivacity. Here the acidity is ripe and the broad tannins distinctly suave and fine-grained. This is showing beautifully considering that it only finished its malolactic fermentation in September. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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SG$1,615.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)(vinified with two-thirds whole clusters and aged in 60% new oak; no frost damage here but the yield was just under 40 hectoliters per hectare): Healthy dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, cocoa powder and espresso. Wonderfully sweet and savory, offering very intense yet silky flavors of black raspberry and minerals framed by harmonious acidity. Really outstanding inner-mouth energy and definition here! The resounding finish features firm, chalky tannins and terrific length and lift. This wine comes from vines at the top of this premier cru on hard limestone. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94 (JA) |
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SG$436.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Lovely aromatics of ripe black fruits edged with violet flowers and smoked cedar. This is powerful, you feel the punch and the sense of momentum, impressive grip that opens up to show charcoal, chocolate and slate, lovely balance and character, young but starting to open up, full of class and appellation signature. One of the values of the tasting. Harvest September 20 to October 18, lasting almost a full calendar month. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$860.00 |
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Discover the exquisite Debrueil Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos Berthet 2016 produced by the highly esteemed Domaine Debrueil-Fontaine. Located in the famed wine-growing village of Pernand-Vergelesses in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, this renown vineyard boasts a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. With its south-east facing slopes and undulating hillsides, the terroir is perfect for expressing the wine's subtlety and finesse. This beguiling wine offers enchanting aromas of ripe red fruit and violets. Expertly crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, it demonstrates a beautiful balance of precision and aromatic intensity. On the palate, it reveals a complexity of flavours, presenting an elegant fusion of crushed berries, earthy undertones, fine tannins, and a lingering finish. Debrueil Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos Berthet 2016 is indeed a testament to the extraordinary mastery of French winemaking. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (WE) |
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SG$1,340.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Sun-baked garrigue and smoky notes of iron and earth accent intensely ripe black cherry and cassis in this wine. Made from 100% Syrah, it's a hulking powerhouse of black-fruit flavors but finessed by firm acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Stunning already it should improve through 2036 and hold further. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$994.00 |
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Vinous (95)Opaque purple. Mineral-accented dark berries, candied licorice, olive paste, exotic spices and pungent flowers on the explosively perfumed nose. Deeply concentrated yet energetic black raspberry, spicecake, smoked meat and violet pastille flavors are complicated by vibrant mineral and dark chocolate notes that build on the back half. Sweet, sappy and sharply delineated on an extremely long, floral- and dark-fruit-driven finish that shows superb clarity and steadily building, harmonious tannins. |
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SG$1,175.00 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 88-91 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$477.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)The 2016 Domaine de l’A is plush and inviting. Dark cherry, chocolate and spice are pushed forward, and an aromatic lift from the Cabernet Franc appears on the midpalate and finish. This is an especially dense, rich wine for the appellation. Time should help the tannins settle down a bit. There is certainly plenty to look forward to. One of the big developments here has been a move to increase the Cabernet Franc, which is now around 30 percent, from the previous 15-20 percent. This is a hugely appealing wine from Stéphane Derenoncourt. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-93 (JS) |
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SG$558.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A chewy and rich red with plenty of currant and black-cherry character. Tannic. Should come together nicely with some barrel aging. |
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Sud Ouest | 2 | - |
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SG$766.00 |
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SG$706.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The first bottle of 2016 Doisy-Daëne was corked. The second is clean and precise on the nose, offering honeycomb, lanolin, crushed rocks and light yellow flower aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and a fine bead of acidity cuts through the intense botrytized fruit. Very harmonious and poised, with impressive intensity on the finish. This is a marvelous Sauternes. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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SG$482.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Almost 100% Grenache and produced from low-yielding vines (approximately 25 hectoliters per hectare) at the top of the hill of Cairanne, the 2016 Cairanne la Jean de Verde is a prodigious wine. It starts with scents of crushed stone and licorice, then expands on the plate to reveal crazy intense blueberry and blackberry flavors. Medium to full-bodied, it remains fresh, zesty and vivacious on the long finish. If you can track down some of the 5,000 bottles that were made, grab them. Because of extremely low yields, there is no 2017. |
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Introducing the remarkable Domaine de Bellene Savigny les Beaune Rouge 2016, an exquisite product of the exceptional 2016 vintage. As an esteemed Burgundy, this wine hails from the renowned vineyards of Savigny-lès-Beaune, lending it a unique terroir character. The maison, Domaine de Bellene, owned by the esteemed Nicolas Potel, practices organic viticulture, nurturing the vines to yield spectacular fruits. The Domaine de Bellene Savigny les Beaune Rouge 2016 presents a remarkable balance of delicate red fruit and feisty spice on the palate. Its maturation in French oak barrels imbues it with subtle, complementary toasted notes. This wine flaunts a wonderfully intricate structure, mirroring its intricate creation process. It exemplifies the mastery of Pinot Noir, revealing the variety's elegance and complexity through expert crafting. A wine to be savoured, it perfectly encapsulates the esteemed reputation of Domaine de Bellene and the renowned Burgundy region. A true connoisseur’s choice. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$608.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar and gravel, as well as red flowers and brown-leaf tea. It offers a very sleek and powerful array of ripe dark fruit and a very plush, focused and elegant bed of fresh, fine and powerful tannins. Plenty of aging potential, this is still quite tight. A blend of 55 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 35 per cent merlot, five per cent cabernet franc and five per cent petit verdot. Try from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The white of the vintage is the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which comes from a high-density planting of 30-year-old vines located west and south of the town of Léognan. A blend of 75% Sauvignon and 25% Sémillon raised in 35% new barrels, it offers a massive bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and grapefruit. Racy, full-bodied, concentrated and beautifully textured, it’s a brilliant wine that has more flesh and texture than the 2015 and will keep for two decades or more. Hats off to the team at Domaine de Chevalier for this brilliant, brilliant white! |
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