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
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,440.65 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru is one of Dujac's strongest cards, and in this vintage, there's no change there. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with mineral-rich red fruit, subtle iris flower scents and a hint of sous-bois. It has more energy than an over-excited puppy. The palate is medium-bodied with a well-knit opening, harmonious with white pepper and clove-infused black fruit. It has fine backbone, precise and edgy on the finish that lingers long in the mouth. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,810.93 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)From the usual four vineyards. Deep crimson. The bouquet has quite an elegant style even if the individual fruits are not yet quite with us. Quite a firm structure behind but sitting well with the deep red fruit. Balanced and stylish, with good ageing potential. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$887.70 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Glowing purple. There is a fine weight of fruit, building steadily, lifting deep cherry notes, with an excellent texture, serge not silk, but it provides a fine backbone. I can see this ageing into a classic Dujac village Morey, always one of Burgundy’s great village wines. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,904.52 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a clean and precise bouquet, more low-key and understated than the Les Beaux Monts, the fruit profile leaning more towards the red side of the fruit spectrum. The stem addition is barely recognizable. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. Sapid and refined, it gently builds in the mouth towards a tensile, focused finish. This beautiful Malconsorts will age beautifully over 20 to 25 years and more. |
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Burgundy | 10 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,701.46 |
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Decanter (95)Duroché has two cuvées of Lavaut; Pierre takes enough of the oldest vines (planted in 1923) to cull out a single barrel for a 'Vieilles Vignes' cuvée. If you can't find that, this wine will do nicely with its dark blackberry fruit and floral notes, silky texture, refreshingly crisp freshness, and tannic grip. This delicious wine should show well shortly after release but can undoubtedly be cellared for a decade or more if you can avoid drinking it now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,824.44 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,437.49 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,730.23 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Fresh colour, lemon and lime, not massive at all in bouquet but I am learning not to expect that chez Sauzet. A broad beamed intensity on the palate, this almost seems uncouth after the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but it still has its finesse. A light oatmeal touch from young (but not new) wood, and a great deal in reserve. A fine and impressive wine, though unlike in most cellars in 2022, I am leaning towards the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet today. But this will definitely work! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,730.23 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,144.62 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-93 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,400.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)A surprising degree of green to the colour. A light but fine bouquet, all quite discreet, then rather more fruit intensity on the palate, quite linear but not without a little flesh on the bones. Apples washed with lime. Fine and elegant finish. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,233.85 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)Another beautiful bouquet after an elegant colour. This keeps building, and seems to have rediscovered the magic of Combettes which I thought was lost in the hottest years. There is a fulsome weight of white fruit, while retaining energy. Just enough acidity, with ripe apples at the finish. Drink from 2027-2036. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,871.82 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$458.24 |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$790.69 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$514.92 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$602.12 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,754.40 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Quite a shy nose, but on the palate this is so dense without the slightest hint of heaviness. All red fruits with an almost lemony freshness at the long, intensely mineral finish. Great potential! |
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Burgundy | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$665.34 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Enticing nose of black raspberries and sour cherries. Wonderful freshness and vitality. Silky tannins for this appellation. Long, clean and bright finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$435.35 |
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Decanter (93)TOP VALUE This wine has a ripe, plummy fruit aroma and earthy complexity that develop on the palate. Straight and a little strict, it will still drink on release but will be better in three to five years. The grapes come from a 2.54ha holding planted in 1971 and 1982, on limestone soils exposed to the south, making this an exceptional site. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$514.92 |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$598.85 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$566.15 |
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Burgundy | 34 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$615.20 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$548.71 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$514.92 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$950.92 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$528.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 87-89 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$190.10 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-89)In tank now after a long slow fermentation and 12 months in barrel with 10% new. Currently not clear. A lovely energy to the nose. A little lime juice, then a more generous white fruit with tangy grape skins behind. Rather lovely especially in texture. texture. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: December 2023 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$739.46 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)One third each of whole bunches and new wood. A glowing fresh mid purple. Here we find the elegance that was lacking in the Marsannay, plus some oak which is integrating nicely. Good tension, a fresh enough acidity, dark fruit with some violets, and a long distinguished finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: December 2023. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$1,292.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru is one of Dujac's strongest cards, and in this vintage, there's no change there. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with mineral-rich red fruit, subtle iris flower scents and a hint of sous-bois. It has more energy than an over-excited puppy. The palate is medium-bodied with a well-knit opening, harmonious with white pepper and clove-infused black fruit. It has fine backbone, precise and edgy on the finish that lingers long in the mouth. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$1,602.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)From the usual four vineyards. Deep crimson. The bouquet has quite an elegant style even if the individual fruits are not yet quite with us. Quite a firm structure behind but sitting well with the deep red fruit. Balanced and stylish, with good ageing potential. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$755.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Glowing purple. There is a fine weight of fruit, building steadily, lifting deep cherry notes, with an excellent texture, serge not silk, but it provides a fine backbone. I can see this ageing into a classic Dujac village Morey, always one of Burgundy’s great village wines. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$2,635.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a clean and precise bouquet, more low-key and understated than the Les Beaux Monts, the fruit profile leaning more towards the red side of the fruit spectrum. The stem addition is barely recognizable. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. Sapid and refined, it gently builds in the mouth towards a tensile, focused finish. This beautiful Malconsorts will age beautifully over 20 to 25 years and more. |
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Burgundy | 10 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$2,419.00 |
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Decanter (95)Duroché has two cuvées of Lavaut; Pierre takes enough of the oldest vines (planted in 1923) to cull out a single barrel for a 'Vieilles Vignes' cuvée. If you can't find that, this wine will do nicely with its dark blackberry fruit and floral notes, silky texture, refreshingly crisp freshness, and tannic grip. This delicious wine should show well shortly after release but can undoubtedly be cellared for a decade or more if you can avoid drinking it now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,555.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,200.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$2,485.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Fresh colour, lemon and lime, not massive at all in bouquet but I am learning not to expect that chez Sauzet. A broad beamed intensity on the palate, this almost seems uncouth after the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but it still has its finesse. A light oatmeal touch from young (but not new) wood, and a great deal in reserve. A fine and impressive wine, though unlike in most cellars in 2022, I am leaning towards the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet today. But this will definitely work! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,485.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$6,525.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-93 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$1,225.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)A surprising degree of green to the colour. A light but fine bouquet, all quite discreet, then rather more fruit intensity on the palate, quite linear but not without a little flesh on the bones. Apples washed with lime. Fine and elegant finish. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$1,990.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)Another beautiful bouquet after an elegant colour. This keeps building, and seems to have rediscovered the magic of Combettes which I thought was lost in the hottest years. There is a fulsome weight of white fruit, while retaining energy. Just enough acidity, with ripe apples at the finish. Drink from 2027-2036. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$2,605.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$361.00 |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$666.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$413.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$493.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$3,385.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Quite a shy nose, but on the palate this is so dense without the slightest hint of heaviness. All red fruits with an almost lemony freshness at the long, intensely mineral finish. Great potential! |
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Burgundy | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$551.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Enticing nose of black raspberries and sour cherries. Wonderful freshness and vitality. Silky tannins for this appellation. Long, clean and bright finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$340.00 |
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Decanter (93)TOP VALUE This wine has a ripe, plummy fruit aroma and earthy complexity that develop on the palate. Straight and a little strict, it will still drink on release but will be better in three to five years. The grapes come from a 2.54ha holding planted in 1971 and 1982, on limestone soils exposed to the south, making this an exceptional site. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$413.00 |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$490.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$460.00 |
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Burgundy | 34 | - |
In Bond
SG$505.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$444.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$413.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$813.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$425.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 87-89 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$115.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-89)In tank now after a long slow fermentation and 12 months in barrel with 10% new. Currently not clear. A lovely energy to the nose. A little lime juice, then a more generous white fruit with tangy grape skins behind. Rather lovely especially in texture. texture. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: December 2023 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$619.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)One third each of whole bunches and new wood. A glowing fresh mid purple. Here we find the elegance that was lacking in the Marsannay, plus some oak which is integrating nicely. Good tension, a fresh enough acidity, dark fruit with some violets, and a long distinguished finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: December 2023. |