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 | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$951.48 |
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A distinguished highlight of Burgundy's notable terroir, the Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 offers a tantalising exploration of old-world viticulture. Crafted in the revered region of Savigny-les-Beaune, this remarkable vintage is born from the tenaciously tended vineyards of family-run estate, Jean-Jacques Girard. Employing centuries-old wisdom, the Girard family meticulously nurtures every vine, mastering a harmonious balance of biodynamic methods and modern viticulture, culminating in this exquisite red wine. Each sip unfurls succulent layers of ripe berries, elegantly intertwined with earthy undertones and a hint of tobacco, cocooned in a velvety texture. Time in the cellar further augments the wine's character, enhancing its complexity and longevity. The Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 effortlessly marries tradition and precision, a testament to the Girard family's dedication and the rich legacy of Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$838.17 |
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Experience the harmonious blend of time-honoured tradition and innovation with the Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020. Created in the heart of France's esteemed Burgundy region, this exquisite Pinot Noir hails from a family of winemakers, who for 13 generations, have meticulously honed their craft. Specifically, this vintage hails from the famed Volnay appellation, renowned for producing robust and refined reds. The Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020 is no exception; each sip invites a captivating display of rich berry undertones, layered with subtle hints of earthiness and spice emerging from the signature limestone terroir. The Girard estate carries out both manual harvesting and sorting, ensuring only the finest grapes make it into each bottle. Aged in French oak barrels for a year, this wine beautifully marries the intensity of its natural fruit character with a complex tapestry of subtle oak and velvety tannins. Savour the remarkable legacy with Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VT) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,057.10 |
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Vintage Tastings (95). Next up was a superb wine that most were convinced was a Guigal La La wine. There was so much menthol, bacon and violety fruit it had to be! The palate was meaty, fine and long with great purity |
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Rhone | 1 | 100.0 |
Inc. GST
SG$831.21 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$12,037.74 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I’ve rated the 2003 Hermitage perfect on numerous occasions, and while sound bottles are still as good as it gets, I’ve also had some tired bottles here in the States, so provenance is critical with this vintage. Still youthfully colored yet just starting to show some maturity in its aromatics of blackberries, dark currants, licorice, spice box, and leather, this fabulously textured, opulent 2003 hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a wealth of sweet tannins, and a monster of a finish. Clearing 15% alcohol (and I think the pH is probably around 4), it should be a required tasting for all those touting the low alcohol nonsense. This singular beauty can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for another two decades, if you’re so inclined. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,689.15 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I’ve rated the 2003 Hermitage perfect on numerous occasions, and while sound bottles are still as good as it gets, I’ve also had some tired bottles here in the States, so provenance is critical with this vintage. Still youthfully colored yet just starting to show some maturity in its aromatics of blackberries, dark currants, licorice, spice box, and leather, this fabulously textured, opulent 2003 hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a wealth of sweet tannins, and a monster of a finish. Clearing 15% alcohol (and I think the pH is probably around 4), it should be a required tasting for all those touting the low alcohol nonsense. This singular beauty can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for another two decades, if you’re so inclined. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98.3 |
Inc. GST
SG$3,242.10 |
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A nearly faultless Hermitage from a faultless vintage, this Chave is deep, intense and seemingly ageless after nine years. Increasingly smokey, meaty yet intensely fruited, it brings to mind a barbecued venison joint with forest fruit compote. Exceptional.
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$900.96 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The greatest wines Chave has produced since 2003 are the two cuvees of 2009 Hermitage. The 2009 Hermitage exhibits a black/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper, black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed by a wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. While not as powerful as the blockbuster 2003, the amazing 2009 may turn out to be a modern day version of their magnificent 1990 (which is drinking incredibly well at present). Anyone who loves Hermitage and has a cold cellar should be lining up to get a few bottles of this beauty. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$6,676.08 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Tasted from bottle, the 2011 Hermitage sports a ruby/purple color to go with an awesome bouquet of sweet cassis, dried flowers, spice-box, ground pepper and crushed stone. One of the more serious, focused and structured 2011s, it has fabulous concentration, sweet tannin and a seamless texture. Give it 5-6 years and enjoy bottles over the following 2 decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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SG$8,633.76 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the more charming and forward efforts from Chave, the 2012 Hermitage sports a mostly opaque purple color to go with classic creme de cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of lead pencil shavings, violets and powdered rocks. Deep, full-bodied and sumptuously textured, with good freshness, this pure, elegant Hermitage shows more and more definition and cut with time in the glass, but never loses it's more fruit forward, charming profile. I suspect it will drink nicely for most of its life. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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SG$2,818.13 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the more charming and forward efforts from Chave, the 2012 Hermitage sports a mostly opaque purple color to go with classic creme de cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of lead pencil shavings, violets and powdered rocks. Deep, full-bodied and sumptuously textured, with good freshness, this pure, elegant Hermitage shows more and more definition and cut with time in the glass, but never loses it's more fruit forward, charming profile. I suspect it will drink nicely for most of its life. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$766.00 |
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A distinguished highlight of Burgundy's notable terroir, the Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 offers a tantalising exploration of old-world viticulture. Crafted in the revered region of Savigny-les-Beaune, this remarkable vintage is born from the tenaciously tended vineyards of family-run estate, Jean-Jacques Girard. Employing centuries-old wisdom, the Girard family meticulously nurtures every vine, mastering a harmonious balance of biodynamic methods and modern viticulture, culminating in this exquisite red wine. Each sip unfurls succulent layers of ripe berries, elegantly intertwined with earthy undertones and a hint of tobacco, cocooned in a velvety texture. Time in the cellar further augments the wine's character, enhancing its complexity and longevity. The Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 effortlessly marries tradition and precision, a testament to the Girard family's dedication and the rich legacy of Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$666.00 |
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Experience the harmonious blend of time-honoured tradition and innovation with the Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020. Created in the heart of France's esteemed Burgundy region, this exquisite Pinot Noir hails from a family of winemakers, who for 13 generations, have meticulously honed their craft. Specifically, this vintage hails from the famed Volnay appellation, renowned for producing robust and refined reds. The Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020 is no exception; each sip invites a captivating display of rich berry undertones, layered with subtle hints of earthiness and spice emerging from the signature limestone terroir. The Girard estate carries out both manual harvesting and sorting, ensuring only the finest grapes make it into each bottle. Aged in French oak barrels for a year, this wine beautifully marries the intensity of its natural fruit character with a complex tapestry of subtle oak and velvety tannins. Savour the remarkable legacy with Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vv 2020. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VT) |
In Bond
SG$6,415.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (95). Next up was a superb wine that most were convinced was a Guigal La La wine. There was so much menthol, bacon and violety fruit it had to be! The palate was meaty, fine and long with great purity |
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Rhone | 1 | 100.0 |
In Bond
SG$754.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$10,925.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I’ve rated the 2003 Hermitage perfect on numerous occasions, and while sound bottles are still as good as it gets, I’ve also had some tired bottles here in the States, so provenance is critical with this vintage. Still youthfully colored yet just starting to show some maturity in its aromatics of blackberries, dark currants, licorice, spice box, and leather, this fabulously textured, opulent 2003 hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a wealth of sweet tannins, and a monster of a finish. Clearing 15% alcohol (and I think the pH is probably around 4), it should be a required tasting for all those touting the low alcohol nonsense. This singular beauty can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for another two decades, if you’re so inclined. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$5,160.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I’ve rated the 2003 Hermitage perfect on numerous occasions, and while sound bottles are still as good as it gets, I’ve also had some tired bottles here in the States, so provenance is critical with this vintage. Still youthfully colored yet just starting to show some maturity in its aromatics of blackberries, dark currants, licorice, spice box, and leather, this fabulously textured, opulent 2003 hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a wealth of sweet tannins, and a monster of a finish. Clearing 15% alcohol (and I think the pH is probably around 4), it should be a required tasting for all those touting the low alcohol nonsense. This singular beauty can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for another two decades, if you’re so inclined. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98.3 |
In Bond
SG$2,915.00 |
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A nearly faultless Hermitage from a faultless vintage, this Chave is deep, intense and seemingly ageless after nine years. Increasingly smokey, meaty yet intensely fruited, it brings to mind a barbecued venison joint with forest fruit compote. Exceptional.
More Info
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$817.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The greatest wines Chave has produced since 2003 are the two cuvees of 2009 Hermitage. The 2009 Hermitage exhibits a black/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper, black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed by a wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. While not as powerful as the blockbuster 2003, the amazing 2009 may turn out to be a modern day version of their magnificent 1990 (which is drinking incredibly well at present). Anyone who loves Hermitage and has a cold cellar should be lining up to get a few bottles of this beauty. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$6,010.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Tasted from bottle, the 2011 Hermitage sports a ruby/purple color to go with an awesome bouquet of sweet cassis, dried flowers, spice-box, ground pepper and crushed stone. One of the more serious, focused and structured 2011s, it has fabulous concentration, sweet tannin and a seamless texture. Give it 5-6 years and enjoy bottles over the following 2 decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$7,810.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the more charming and forward efforts from Chave, the 2012 Hermitage sports a mostly opaque purple color to go with classic creme de cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of lead pencil shavings, violets and powdered rocks. Deep, full-bodied and sumptuously textured, with good freshness, this pure, elegant Hermitage shows more and more definition and cut with time in the glass, but never loses it's more fruit forward, charming profile. I suspect it will drink nicely for most of its life. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,530.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)One of the more charming and forward efforts from Chave, the 2012 Hermitage sports a mostly opaque purple color to go with classic creme de cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of lead pencil shavings, violets and powdered rocks. Deep, full-bodied and sumptuously textured, with good freshness, this pure, elegant Hermitage shows more and more definition and cut with time in the glass, but never loses it's more fruit forward, charming profile. I suspect it will drink nicely for most of its life. |
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