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 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$825.65 |
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Introducing the exquisite Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020, a masterclass in French winemaking. Produced in the esteemed Chablis region of Burgundy, this Grand Cru Valmur is a true reflection of its terroir, brimming with intensity and complexity. Former architect Jean-Claude Bessin, known for his meticulous approach, adheres to traditional manual harvesting and uses natural yeast for fermentation, ensuring the wine retains its inherent characters. This 2020 vintage reveals a blend of harmony and potency, with profound mineral notes complemented by an elegant citrus edge and sustained by a beautifully balanced acidity. Sealed with a stony finish, this wine promises indulgent sophistication. The producer recommends decanting it, and savouring the Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020 over the course of several hours. As a testament to its grandeur, it may also be cellared for 10-15 years, offering a chance to evolve and surprise the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$155.76 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the late bloomers in bottle, as always, is the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. The aromatic range is evocative of mirabelle plum, orange peel, fennel and oyster liquor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a deep and crystalline core of fruit brimming with energy. Its incisive acidity and saline undertow frame a long, reverberating finish. If Fourchaume is expressive and giving, Valmur is elegantly reserved, and it will demand considerable patience before revealing its cards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$598.19 |
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Delight in the mesmerising elegance of Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis VV 2021. Hailing from the esteemed, family-owned winery in the heart of Chablis, this captivating offering exemplifies the regional terroir brimming with mineral complexity and vivacity. A product of old vineyards, some originating as far back as 1934, this distinguished vintage was intentionally harvested on the cusp of ripeness to reflect the exceptional quality on which Bessin's reputation rests. Painstakingly vinified using indigenous yeasts, the wine lumbers in old French oak barrels for a year, embracing a balance of freshness and softness. The final result is nothing short of spectacular: Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis VV 2021 entices with vibrant lemon, apple notes, nuanced by creamy richness and finishing with an echo of flint-like minerality. An unrivalled addition to any discerning collection, this wine is an ode to Chablis’ traditional winemaking heritage, bringing forth a sublime sensory experience. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,438.15 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Bottled. Pale shaded crimson. Intense floral perfume. Pure Chambolle with real excitement and detail. Pretty early maturing though. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,895.95 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. Especially pale rim. Very floral and hedonistic. Sweet start and surely just what burgundy lovers currently seek. Really rather gorgeous fruit and precision with just a little dry finish so probably worth waiting a while. Very long. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,607.10 |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$761.26 |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,037.65 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,263.75 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Cask sample. Oak shows a little more here in the aroma than on most of the Boisset whites. Mealy and spiced and a touch of vanilla. Really creamy and rounded, so generous and caressing but balanced by great freshness. Embryonically delicious with a long, piercing finish. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,263.75 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Deep-fruited and spicy, citrus and herbs. Finely creamy texture, deep, long and fresh with a slight sour note at the very end that seems to clash a little with the creamy, fruit-sweet aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,803.30 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Cask sample. Meaty, orange-peel nose with lots of edge and energy. Like essence of Morey. Really exciting but with a flourish rather than concentration. Great balance and refinement as well as depth. So well done! Oddly appealing already but certainly not simple. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 19 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,789.75 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Mid smudgy crimson. Stunningly vibrant aroma of red cherry and peony (winemaker Grégory Patriat suggests violets). I'd be happy to wear this as perfume. Smells intensely sweet but also tart and tangy. All that on the palate, too. Firm, dry texture, layered super-fine tannins are almost chalky. Fabulous wine. If only I could afford to drink it! I am suggesting an early start date for the drinking window because I could actually drink this now though it is sure to have a very long life. |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,718.90 |
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Burgundy | 30 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,454.50 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Mid cherry red. Less open than the Vosne-Romanée just tasted. Peppery and definitely spiced with a touch of oak and stems all tangled up in the aroma. A dark beauty as it opens in the glass. So elegant, embryonic and yet refined already. Fresh, appears subtle, and it is, but it's also powerful and long. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,920.55 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Cask sample. Subtle first impression. Ripe citrus and spice but impressionistic. As it opens, there's a rich creaminess. Rounded and full in the mouth. An unusual combination of gentle intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$594.53 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Tank sample. Hint of liquorice and impressive substance on the palate. Not as savoury as the southern Côte d'Or but very pleasing. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 16.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$473.50 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Cask sample. So different from the creamy 'sweetness' of the Marsannay. More spicy, savoury, and a touch smoky. And no lack of pure citrus. Sour-fresh intensity on the palate balanced by tension from the acidity and still a rounded impression on the finish. Very long and slightly sour on the finish. Needs a little more time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5+ (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,043.57 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Cask sample. Bright, light crimson. Quite a meaty nose but the fruit is bright and energetic. Pure, fresh fruit – lighter than the average Gevrey from another vintage but a very approachable, lively wine. Lots of ripe-tomato perfume. |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$795.05 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$706.00 |
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Introducing the exquisite Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020, a masterclass in French winemaking. Produced in the esteemed Chablis region of Burgundy, this Grand Cru Valmur is a true reflection of its terroir, brimming with intensity and complexity. Former architect Jean-Claude Bessin, known for his meticulous approach, adheres to traditional manual harvesting and uses natural yeast for fermentation, ensuring the wine retains its inherent characters. This 2020 vintage reveals a blend of harmony and potency, with profound mineral notes complemented by an elegant citrus edge and sustained by a beautifully balanced acidity. Sealed with a stony finish, this wine promises indulgent sophistication. The producer recommends decanting it, and savouring the Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2020 over the course of several hours. As a testament to its grandeur, it may also be cellared for 10-15 years, offering a chance to evolve and surprise the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$133.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the late bloomers in bottle, as always, is the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur. The aromatic range is evocative of mirabelle plum, orange peel, fennel and oyster liquor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a deep and crystalline core of fruit brimming with energy. Its incisive acidity and saline undertow frame a long, reverberating finish. If Fourchaume is expressive and giving, Valmur is elegantly reserved, and it will demand considerable patience before revealing its cards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$430.00 |
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Delight in the mesmerising elegance of Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis VV 2021. Hailing from the esteemed, family-owned winery in the heart of Chablis, this captivating offering exemplifies the regional terroir brimming with mineral complexity and vivacity. A product of old vineyards, some originating as far back as 1934, this distinguished vintage was intentionally harvested on the cusp of ripeness to reflect the exceptional quality on which Bessin's reputation rests. Painstakingly vinified using indigenous yeasts, the wine lumbers in old French oak barrels for a year, embracing a balance of freshness and softness. The final result is nothing short of spectacular: Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis VV 2021 entices with vibrant lemon, apple notes, nuanced by creamy richness and finishing with an echo of flint-like minerality. An unrivalled addition to any discerning collection, this wine is an ode to Chablis’ traditional winemaking heritage, bringing forth a sublime sensory experience. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,260.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Bottled. Pale shaded crimson. Intense floral perfume. Pure Chambolle with real excitement and detail. Pretty early maturing though. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,680.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. Especially pale rim. Very floral and hedonistic. Sweet start and surely just what burgundy lovers currently seek. Really rather gorgeous fruit and precision with just a little dry finish so probably worth waiting a while. Very long. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,415.00 |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
In Bond
SG$639.00 |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,810.00 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,100.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Cask sample. Oak shows a little more here in the aroma than on most of the Boisset whites. Mealy and spiced and a touch of vanilla. Really creamy and rounded, so generous and caressing but balanced by great freshness. Embryonically delicious with a long, piercing finish. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,100.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Deep-fruited and spicy, citrus and herbs. Finely creamy texture, deep, long and fresh with a slight sour note at the very end that seems to clash a little with the creamy, fruit-sweet aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,595.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Cask sample. Meaty, orange-peel nose with lots of edge and energy. Like essence of Morey. Really exciting but with a flourish rather than concentration. Great balance and refinement as well as depth. So well done! Oddly appealing already but certainly not simple. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 19 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$2,500.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Mid smudgy crimson. Stunningly vibrant aroma of red cherry and peony (winemaker Grégory Patriat suggests violets). I'd be happy to wear this as perfume. Smells intensely sweet but also tart and tangy. All that on the palate, too. Firm, dry texture, layered super-fine tannins are almost chalky. Fabulous wine. If only I could afford to drink it! I am suggesting an early start date for the drinking window because I could actually drink this now though it is sure to have a very long life. |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,435.00 |
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Burgundy | 30 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,275.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Mid cherry red. Less open than the Vosne-Romanée just tasted. Peppery and definitely spiced with a touch of oak and stems all tangled up in the aroma. A dark beauty as it opens in the glass. So elegant, embryonic and yet refined already. Fresh, appears subtle, and it is, but it's also powerful and long. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$2,620.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Cask sample. Subtle first impression. Ripe citrus and spice but impressionistic. As it opens, there's a rich creaminess. Rounded and full in the mouth. An unusual combination of gentle intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$490.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Tank sample. Hint of liquorice and impressive substance on the palate. Not as savoury as the southern Côte d'Or but very pleasing. |
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Burgundy | 30 | 16.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$375.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Cask sample. So different from the creamy 'sweetness' of the Marsannay. More spicy, savoury, and a touch smoky. And no lack of pure citrus. Sour-fresh intensity on the palate balanced by tension from the acidity and still a rounded impression on the finish. Very long and slightly sour on the finish. Needs a little more time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5+ (JR) |
In Bond
SG$898.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Cask sample. Bright, light crimson. Quite a meaty nose but the fruit is bright and energetic. Pure, fresh fruit – lighter than the average Gevrey from another vintage but a very approachable, lively wine. Lots of ripe-tomato perfume. |
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Burgundy | 30 | - |
In Bond
SG$670.00 |
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