France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$740.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru might be a little more compact on the nose compared to the Clos de la Roche at the moment, yet I feel that this has more focus and cohesion by comparison. Wonderful mineralité here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, an entrancing symmetry here with a caressing, almost citrus-fresh finish that feels very long. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$585.22 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has what is often termed "transparency" on the entrancing nose, airy yet vigorous with lifted red berry fruit, petrichor and light citrus aromas. There's just a hint of reduction but minor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, quite deep and intense, elegant and lightly spiced towards the persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. Unerringly symmetrical. |
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Arlaud Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru
(3x150cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$3,295 -
SG$4,025
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2023 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru seems more detailed and articulates its terroir with more aplomb than the Clos de la Roche at the moment. There is brightness and energy, combined with complexity. After a few swirls, touches of bay leaf and tea leaves emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit and fine grip, slightly more viscous in texture than the Clos de la Roche, with a pinch of black pepper and graphite on the long finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,850.02 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2023 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru seems more detailed and articulates its terroir with more aplomb than the Clos de la Roche at the moment. There is brightness and energy, combined with complexity. After a few swirls, touches of bay leaf and tea leaves emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit and fine grip, slightly more viscous in texture than the Clos de la Roche, with a pinch of black pepper and graphite on the long finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$163.39 |
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Vinous (89-92)Good dark red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate and animal fur. Sweet, lush and mouthfilling, conveying an impression of almost chocolatey ripeness. In a very sweet stage right now but this village wine also possesses nicely integrated acidity and finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. The longest of these village wines, showing excellent lingering fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$191.38 |
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Vinous (88-90)Healthy dark red. Reduced, soil-driven scents of raspberry, smoke and fresh blood. Conveys more texture and ripeness than the Chambolle villages but with plenty of balancing acidity. This juicy midweight offers an enticing red cherry sweetness in the middle palate and finishes with red berries and spices. Here the tannins are nicely broad and well supported by the wine's material. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$781.97 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$595.58 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is the most expressive and charming of Arlaud's Village Crus with lovely brambly red fruit mixed with sous-bois and light citrus scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry, plush tannins, hints of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,268.54 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is what you might call the most transparent of Arlaud's Village Cru, with lifted wild strawberry and raspberry fruit and a little more tension and delineation. The palate is well-balanced with a sapid entry, quite tensile with a spicy, quite muscular finish, considering this is a Village Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,287.69 |
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Vinous (89+)Good deep red. High-pitched aromas of sweet red berries and spices. Dense and very ripe, with noteworthy fat as well as a medicinal reserve to the flavor of raspberry liqueur. Finishes broad and quite dry, with substantial but well-buffered tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$266.94 |
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Vinous (90-92)(these vines average 40 years of age): Medium bright red. Sexy soil-driven aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, iron, leather, smoke and spices. A step up in creaminess of texture and mellow sweetness from the preceding examples. The tannins are substantial but ripe and late-arriving, allowing this wine to maintain its sweetness longer. Finishes with lingering spicy lift. Classic Morey-Saint-Denis from a ripe year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$967.31 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Fresh dark purple, a mild reduction, a wine of elegance and charm on the palate with a surprisingly peppery finish. Almost exotic Asian spices. The fruit itself spreads beautifully across the palate, a mix of red and black. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$488.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has impressive definition on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and crushed limestone. The palate is very well balanced with quite saturated tannins, fine-boned and finessed with a touch of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
Inc. GST
SG$970.60 |
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Burghound (91-94)A discreet application of wood sets off the softly spicy and earthy aromas of violet, lavender plum and red currant. The powerful and markedly more concentrated broad-shouldered flavors exude a subtle minerality on the succulent yet very firmly structured finale that exhibits excellent length. Patience will be necessary but it should be well-rewarded in time as this is packed with development potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$965.09 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Not too deep in colour, an even crimson ruby. Very much a red fruit nose as well, actually this is quite striking and very well poised. Fills the mouth, discreetly, then develops further depth of fruit at the back of the palate, as well as showing a little oak. I think this will emerge as a very successful 2023. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Dec 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,096.98 |
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Vinous (91)Medium red. Highly aromatic scents of redcurrant, clove, cinnamon and dried flowers. Juicy, spicy and precise on the palate, with lovely lift and a light touch. Most impressive today on the very fine-grained, building finish, which features sweet tannins and palate-staining spice character. All about perfume. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$169.93 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chesaux 1er Cru offers an attractive mélange of mulberry, blackberry and subtle traces of blue fruit. It feels pure and quite generous. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline, almost briny entry and a powdery texture. This has one of the firmest backbones among the _ domaine’s_ Premier Crus, that brine-like element tangible all the way through to the masculine finish. Excellent, but one for those who love traditional Morey-Saint-Denis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$177.56 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chezaux 1er Cru perhaps does not convey the same cohesion as Arlaud’s other Premier Crus at the moment, a little earthier and more broody. The palate is sweet and ripe with rounded black cherries and crème de cassis notes, though it needs a little more precision and terroir expression on the finish. One to watch. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$947.73 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$441.12 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$753.63 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$798.38 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)A delightful fresh glowing even mid purple. The bouquet is compelling, far from the deepest or headiest, but with a sense of finesse. The perfume grows steadily to add more volume. There is a magical balance in this wine between the sensuality and the freshness, a finesse in the tannins too. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$652.63 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)Quite a dense mid purple. The bouquet is beautiful, correctly ripe fruit with an admirable finesse. There is a swell of dark raspberry fruit then a refined mid palate with slightly fresher red fruit, a little hint of spice and quite a long finish. Scaled down from the beauty of the 2019 but sharing the same exceptional qualities. Drink from 2026-2033. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$669.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru might be a little more compact on the nose compared to the Clos de la Roche at the moment, yet I feel that this has more focus and cohesion by comparison. Wonderful mineralité here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, an entrancing symmetry here with a caressing, almost citrus-fresh finish that feels very long. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$527.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has what is often termed "transparency" on the entrancing nose, airy yet vigorous with lifted red berry fruit, petrichor and light citrus aromas. There's just a hint of reduction but minor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, quite deep and intense, elegant and lightly spiced towards the persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. Unerringly symmetrical. |
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Arlaud Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru
(3x150cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
SG$3,295 -
SG$4,025
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2023 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru seems more detailed and articulates its terroir with more aplomb than the Clos de la Roche at the moment. There is brightness and energy, combined with complexity. After a few swirls, touches of bay leaf and tea leaves emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit and fine grip, slightly more viscous in texture than the Clos de la Roche, with a pinch of black pepper and graphite on the long finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$2,585.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2023 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru seems more detailed and articulates its terroir with more aplomb than the Clos de la Roche at the moment. There is brightness and energy, combined with complexity. After a few swirls, touches of bay leaf and tea leaves emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit and fine grip, slightly more viscous in texture than the Clos de la Roche, with a pinch of black pepper and graphite on the long finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$140.00 |
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Vinous (89-92)Good dark red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate and animal fur. Sweet, lush and mouthfilling, conveying an impression of almost chocolatey ripeness. In a very sweet stage right now but this village wine also possesses nicely integrated acidity and finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. The longest of these village wines, showing excellent lingering fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$167.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)Healthy dark red. Reduced, soil-driven scents of raspberry, smoke and fresh blood. Conveys more texture and ripeness than the Chambolle villages but with plenty of balancing acidity. This juicy midweight offers an enticing red cherry sweetness in the middle palate and finishes with red berries and spices. Here the tannins are nicely broad and well supported by the wine's material. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$658.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$487.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is the most expressive and charming of Arlaud's Village Crus with lovely brambly red fruit mixed with sous-bois and light citrus scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry, plush tannins, hints of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,045.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is what you might call the most transparent of Arlaud's Village Cru, with lifted wild strawberry and raspberry fruit and a little more tension and delineation. The palate is well-balanced with a sapid entry, quite tensile with a spicy, quite muscular finish, considering this is a Village Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,980.00 |
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Vinous (89+)Good deep red. High-pitched aromas of sweet red berries and spices. Dense and very ripe, with noteworthy fat as well as a medicinal reserve to the flavor of raspberry liqueur. Finishes broad and quite dry, with substantial but well-buffered tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$235.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)(these vines average 40 years of age): Medium bright red. Sexy soil-driven aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, iron, leather, smoke and spices. A step up in creaminess of texture and mellow sweetness from the preceding examples. The tannins are substantial but ripe and late-arriving, allowing this wine to maintain its sweetness longer. Finishes with lingering spicy lift. Classic Morey-Saint-Denis from a ripe year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$832.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Fresh dark purple, a mild reduction, a wine of elegance and charm on the palate with a surprisingly peppery finish. Almost exotic Asian spices. The fruit itself spreads beautifully across the palate, a mix of red and black. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$422.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has impressive definition on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and crushed limestone. The palate is very well balanced with quite saturated tannins, fine-boned and finessed with a touch of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
In Bond
SG$837.00 |
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Burghound (91-94)A discreet application of wood sets off the softly spicy and earthy aromas of violet, lavender plum and red currant. The powerful and markedly more concentrated broad-shouldered flavors exude a subtle minerality on the succulent yet very firmly structured finale that exhibits excellent length. Patience will be necessary but it should be well-rewarded in time as this is packed with development potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$826.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Not too deep in colour, an even crimson ruby. Very much a red fruit nose as well, actually this is quite striking and very well poised. Fills the mouth, discreetly, then develops further depth of fruit at the back of the palate, as well as showing a little oak. I think this will emerge as a very successful 2023. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Dec 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$947.00 |
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Vinous (91)Medium red. Highly aromatic scents of redcurrant, clove, cinnamon and dried flowers. Juicy, spicy and precise on the palate, with lovely lift and a light touch. Most impressive today on the very fine-grained, building finish, which features sweet tannins and palate-staining spice character. All about perfume. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$146.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chesaux 1er Cru offers an attractive mélange of mulberry, blackberry and subtle traces of blue fruit. It feels pure and quite generous. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline, almost briny entry and a powdery texture. This has one of the firmest backbones among the _ domaine’s_ Premier Crus, that brine-like element tangible all the way through to the masculine finish. Excellent, but one for those who love traditional Morey-Saint-Denis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$153.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chezaux 1er Cru perhaps does not convey the same cohesion as Arlaud’s other Premier Crus at the moment, a little earthier and more broody. The palate is sweet and ripe with rounded black cherries and crème de cassis notes, though it needs a little more precision and terroir expression on the finish. One to watch. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
In Bond
SG$818.00 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$375.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$632.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$679.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)A delightful fresh glowing even mid purple. The bouquet is compelling, far from the deepest or headiest, but with a sense of finesse. The perfume grows steadily to add more volume. There is a magical balance in this wine between the sensuality and the freshness, a finesse in the tannins too. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$573.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)Quite a dense mid purple. The bouquet is beautiful, correctly ripe fruit with an admirable finesse. There is a swell of dark raspberry fruit then a refined mid palate with slightly fresher red fruit, a little hint of spice and quite a long finish. Scaled down from the beauty of the 2019 but sharing the same exceptional qualities. Drink from 2026-2033. |
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