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 | 100 | 16.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$282.75 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Dark, glowing crimson. Quite a rich, ripe nose. Suave palate with sufficient fruit (I wonder why their Merlot did so well?) and yet some bordeaux rigidity. Bone dry! Classic build that will always need food but the structure is fine. It’s just a little lacking density. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$677.76 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This has so much character with stone, mineral and sliced-lemon character. Medium body and a vibrant backbone of acidity. Very pretty. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$348.15 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Dense and tightly woven white with dried-apple, lemon and lemon curd character. Full body. Lively finish. Focused. |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 90-92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$694.11 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92). |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$647.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Full bottle a heavy 1,375 g. Clear glass wrapped in silver foil. Undated cask sample. 68% Sémillon, 32% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels (40% new). Interesting Sémillon-dominated blend that is fresher than Ferrande's and, on the basis of past vintages of Bouscaut Blanc, should age well. Waxy textured with green fruit and leafy flavours. Very lively with good breadth. Thoroughly rewarding. Quite long. 13.5% |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$722.45 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Still a little cloudy, suggesting lees ageing. Really exciting energy, masses of ripe fruit and a top note of light struck-match character. Very long. Bouscaut does it again with its white wine! Sherbet and savour – more complex than many dry white bordeaux. Still a bit of chew on the end. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 91 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$725.72 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)The 2022 Château Bouscaut Blanc delivers melon rind, cantaloupe, and sappy floral notes. Medium-bodied, juicy, and nicely balanced, it’s another pure, elegant, and well-made white. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$261.01 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A firm and tight St.-Emilion with a firm-tannin frame. Dark currants, blackberries, crushed stones and some tobacco. Mineral and tight for now. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$350.33 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)Red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and hints of chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Château Boutisse, a charming, medium to full-bodied, plush, sexy Saint-Emilion. It's already hard to resist, yet this will drink nicely over the coming 15 years or more if well stored. The blend is 92% Merlot, 3% each of Cabernet Franc and Carménère, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, all aged 16 months in 30% new barrels. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-94 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,353.69 |
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Wine Spectator (92-94)Lots of blackberry, spice, tar and licorice. Full-bodied, thick and rich. This is very dense. Pure fruit. Best ever from here. Score range: 92-94 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$514.96 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2015 Boyd-Cantenac offers attractive raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose, the oak nicely integrated and hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and punchy red berry fruit laced with brown spices and graphite, leading to a cohesive finish with good density and length. One of the hidden gems from the appellation this year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$842.61 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2017 Boyd-Cantenac is noticeably deep in colour. It has a very intense bouquet with baked black cherries mixed with iodine and light violet aromas, becoming more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, but clearly much more backward than its peers with a strong Pauillac-inspired, graphite finish. A really interesting Margaux that I am fascinated to see evolve. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$887.17 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2017 Boyd-Cantenac is noticeably deep in colour. It has a very intense bouquet with baked black cherries mixed with iodine and light violet aromas, becoming more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, but clearly much more backward than its peers with a strong Pauillac-inspired, graphite finish. A really interesting Margaux that I am fascinated to see evolve. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$906.92 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Boyd-Cantenac features smoked meats, dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint. The palate is full-bodied with a soft texture and bags of fruit and herb sparks, finishing warm. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$932.82 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Boyd-Cantenac features smoked meats, dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint. The palate is full-bodied with a soft texture and bags of fruit and herb sparks, finishing warm. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$870.82 |
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Decanter (95)Dark and concentrated nose, smells ripe and heady. This has an excellent structure, right from the off you can feel and taste the density of fruit but it's so well handled and well proportioned - everything in balance. It's a rich style, full on the palate with a cooling menthol aspect to it but it has nice spicy edges and bright acidity propelling it forward. The texture stands out, smooth but present tannins giving a mouthfeel that is so appealing. One I really wanted another glass of, but it will be even better with a few more years ageing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$452.85 |
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Decanter (95)Dark and concentrated nose, smells ripe and heady. This has an excellent structure, right from the off you can feel and taste the density of fruit but it's so well handled and well proportioned - everything in balance. It's a rich style, full on the palate with a cooling menthol aspect to it but it has nice spicy edges and bright acidity propelling it forward. The texture stands out, smooth but present tannins giving a mouthfeel that is so appealing. One I really wanted another glass of, but it will be even better with a few more years ageing. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 16.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$200.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Dark, glowing crimson. Quite a rich, ripe nose. Suave palate with sufficient fruit (I wonder why their Merlot did so well?) and yet some bordeaux rigidity. Bone dry! Classic build that will always need food but the structure is fine. It’s just a little lacking density. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$503.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This has so much character with stone, mineral and sliced-lemon character. Medium body and a vibrant backbone of acidity. Very pretty. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$260.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Dense and tightly woven white with dried-apple, lemon and lemon curd character. Full body. Lively finish. Focused. |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$518.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92). |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$475.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Full bottle a heavy 1,375 g. Clear glass wrapped in silver foil. Undated cask sample. 68% Sémillon, 32% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels (40% new). Interesting Sémillon-dominated blend that is fresher than Ferrande's and, on the basis of past vintages of Bouscaut Blanc, should age well. Waxy textured with green fruit and leafy flavours. Very lively with good breadth. Thoroughly rewarding. Quite long. 13.5% |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$544.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Still a little cloudy, suggesting lees ageing. Really exciting energy, masses of ripe fruit and a top note of light struck-match character. Very long. Bouscaut does it again with its white wine! Sherbet and savour – more complex than many dry white bordeaux. Still a bit of chew on the end. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 91 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$547.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)The 2022 Château Bouscaut Blanc delivers melon rind, cantaloupe, and sappy floral notes. Medium-bodied, juicy, and nicely balanced, it’s another pure, elegant, and well-made white. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$186.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A firm and tight St.-Emilion with a firm-tannin frame. Dark currants, blackberries, crushed stones and some tobacco. Mineral and tight for now. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$262.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)Red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and hints of chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Château Boutisse, a charming, medium to full-bodied, plush, sexy Saint-Emilion. It's already hard to resist, yet this will drink nicely over the coming 15 years or more if well stored. The blend is 92% Merlot, 3% each of Cabernet Franc and Carménère, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, all aged 16 months in 30% new barrels. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-94 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$1,135.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92-94)Lots of blackberry, spice, tar and licorice. Full-bodied, thick and rich. This is very dense. Pure fruit. Best ever from here. Score range: 92-94 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$417.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2015 Boyd-Cantenac offers attractive raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose, the oak nicely integrated and hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and punchy red berry fruit laced with brown spices and graphite, leading to a cohesive finish with good density and length. One of the hidden gems from the appellation this year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$678.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2017 Boyd-Cantenac is noticeably deep in colour. It has a very intense bouquet with baked black cherries mixed with iodine and light violet aromas, becoming more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, but clearly much more backward than its peers with a strong Pauillac-inspired, graphite finish. A really interesting Margaux that I am fascinated to see evolve. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$707.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2017 Boyd-Cantenac is noticeably deep in colour. It has a very intense bouquet with baked black cherries mixed with iodine and light violet aromas, becoming more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, but clearly much more backward than its peers with a strong Pauillac-inspired, graphite finish. A really interesting Margaux that I am fascinated to see evolve. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$737.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Boyd-Cantenac features smoked meats, dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint. The palate is full-bodied with a soft texture and bags of fruit and herb sparks, finishing warm. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$737.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Boyd-Cantenac features smoked meats, dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint. The palate is full-bodied with a soft texture and bags of fruit and herb sparks, finishing warm. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$692.00 |
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Decanter (95)Dark and concentrated nose, smells ripe and heady. This has an excellent structure, right from the off you can feel and taste the density of fruit but it's so well handled and well proportioned - everything in balance. It's a rich style, full on the palate with a cooling menthol aspect to it but it has nice spicy edges and bright acidity propelling it forward. The texture stands out, smooth but present tannins giving a mouthfeel that is so appealing. One I really wanted another glass of, but it will be even better with a few more years ageing. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$362.00 |
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Decanter (95)Dark and concentrated nose, smells ripe and heady. This has an excellent structure, right from the off you can feel and taste the density of fruit but it's so well handled and well proportioned - everything in balance. It's a rich style, full on the palate with a cooling menthol aspect to it but it has nice spicy edges and bright acidity propelling it forward. The texture stands out, smooth but present tannins giving a mouthfeel that is so appealing. One I really wanted another glass of, but it will be even better with a few more years ageing. |
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