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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Champagne | 4 | 96 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$942.31 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022. |
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Champagne | 10 | 91 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$584.79 |
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Wine Spectator (91)The color of ballet shoes, this offers a floral nose partnered with a rich palate of flavor, subtly woven with brioche, toasted nut, black raspberry, apricot and graphite notes. This vibrant wine maintains a sense of elegance throughout. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,580.17 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$367.24 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,130.30 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,650.70 |
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Champagne | 2 | 96 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$771.20 |
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Decanter (96)It is quite something to be invited to the launch of Champagne Veuve Clicquot 2008 at Clos des Lambrays, one of the finest grands crus of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and acquired by LVMH in April 2014. It was rumoured to have paid close to €100m. The Veuve Clicquot 2008 is VC Chef de Caves Dominique Demarville’s first solo vintage. What fascinated him at Lambrays was winemaker Thierry Brouin’s consummate talent in capturing from the red iron-rich soil a wonderfully bright character in the wine- so fresh, rich yet elegant, density and delicacy in magical harmony. The same can be said for my two coups de coeur in Clicquot 2008. --- Veuve Clicquot 2008 (Magnum) --- Shimmering green-gold. Easily up several notches from the bottle. Perfect balance of freshness, ripe acidity and complex vinosity to come. Near perfect wine, patina of seasoned spice of subtle oak. --- Elegant and complex Champagne with plenty of fine mousse and flavours of toast, smoke and roasted fruit notes to balance the fresh acidity. A refined and refreshing fullbodied wine in a gastronomic style with the potential to drink well for many years. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,021.37 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note. |
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Champagne | 20 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$519.41 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,839.01 |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$528.54 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,675.01 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, warm earth on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. This is nothing short of a wondrous Pomerol from Alexandre Thienpont. Tasted January 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 84 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,335.83 |
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Wine Advocate (84)Disappointing following bottling, this green-flavored, herbaceous, medium-bodied wine exhibits spice and red fruit notes, but it tastes underripe and meagerly-endowed. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,764.86 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Wonderful fruit and texture. Best VCC I have ever tasted. Dark-colored, and bubbling over with blackberry and raspberry character with undertones of chocolate, mint and vanilla. Full-bodied, with very velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. 3,800 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,163.64 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,039.03 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Real wine here. Lovely, smoky and licorice, with lots of berry and plum character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Super quality. Alexandre Thienpont is a master. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,279.59 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, vanilla and chocolate, with pure fruit. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in texture. A gorgeous and seductive young wine. This is 25 percent Cabernet Franc (normally it's 15 percent). Best after 2009. 4,585 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97.5 |
Inc. GST
SG$4,582.14 |
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Champagne | 4 | 96 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$815.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022. |
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Champagne | 10 | 91 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$487.00 |
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Wine Spectator (91)The color of ballet shoes, this offers a floral nose partnered with a rich palate of flavor, subtly woven with brioche, toasted nut, black raspberry, apricot and graphite notes. This vibrant wine maintains a sense of elegance throughout. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,420.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$329.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,895.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,455.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$660.00 |
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Decanter (96)It is quite something to be invited to the launch of Champagne Veuve Clicquot 2008 at Clos des Lambrays, one of the finest grands crus of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and acquired by LVMH in April 2014. It was rumoured to have paid close to €100m. The Veuve Clicquot 2008 is VC Chef de Caves Dominique Demarville’s first solo vintage. What fascinated him at Lambrays was winemaker Thierry Brouin’s consummate talent in capturing from the red iron-rich soil a wonderfully bright character in the wine- so fresh, rich yet elegant, density and delicacy in magical harmony. The same can be said for my two coups de coeur in Clicquot 2008. --- Veuve Clicquot 2008 (Magnum) --- Shimmering green-gold. Easily up several notches from the bottle. Perfect balance of freshness, ripe acidity and complex vinosity to come. Near perfect wine, patina of seasoned spice of subtle oak. --- Elegant and complex Champagne with plenty of fine mousse and flavours of toast, smoke and roasted fruit notes to balance the fresh acidity. A refined and refreshing fullbodied wine in a gastronomic style with the potential to drink well for many years. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$842.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note. |
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Champagne | 20 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$429.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,565.00 |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - |
In Bond
SG$475.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$4,190.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, warm earth on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. This is nothing short of a wondrous Pomerol from Alexandre Thienpont. Tasted January 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 84 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,040.00 |
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Wine Advocate (84)Disappointing following bottling, this green-flavored, herbaceous, medium-bodied wine exhibits spice and red fruit notes, but it tastes underripe and meagerly-endowed. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$3,355.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Wonderful fruit and texture. Best VCC I have ever tasted. Dark-colored, and bubbling over with blackberry and raspberry character with undertones of chocolate, mint and vanilla. Full-bodied, with very velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. 3,800 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$2,845.00 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$4,520.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Real wine here. Lovely, smoky and licorice, with lots of berry and plum character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Super quality. Alexandre Thienpont is a master. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$2,890.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, vanilla and chocolate, with pure fruit. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in texture. A gorgeous and seductive young wine. This is 25 percent Cabernet Franc (normally it's 15 percent). Best after 2009. 4,585 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97.5 |
In Bond
SG$4,085.00 |
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