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 | 2 | - |
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SG$749.33 |
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Mâcon-Verzé is a blend of multiple plots in the Mâconnais either entirely owned by the family of managed by impeccably trusted select growers. Subjected to the same incredibly strict selection criteria and then vinified with the same care as the (singular) Domaine Leflaive’s Grands and 1er Crus, Mâcon-Verzé is aged for 12 months in 25% new wood before it is transferred to stainless steel vats to clarify naturally.
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (IB) |
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SG$765.70 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86)Made from 10 plots covering 13 ha, vinified and aged in a mix of stainless steel, concrete, demi-muids and foudres for one year, then all is blended in tank before bottling in January. A fairly full yellow in colour with some sunshine alongside the definite reductive character. The bouquet grows in richness, with ripe apple notes. A juicy quality of fruit, even a little bit buttery, salted butter for sure. 13.2% alcohol. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$629.45 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
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SG$1,311.23 |
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Vinous (89)The 2022 Mâcon-Verzé is raised in stainless steel, concrete and foudres, around 10% wood for micro-oxygenation. It is bottled early in the year after the harvest. The nose offers a clean, precise, malic bouquet with orchard fruit emerging with time. The palate is taut, fresh and lightly spiced, with fine weight and ample depth on the finish. Enjoy this Mâcon-Verzé over the next 3 to 5 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$649.07 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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SG$3,530.95 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Meursault Sous Le Dos d'Ane offers traces of orchard fruit, hints of linseed and hazelnut, nicely focused and gains intensity in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy entry, hints of orange rind and fresh pear and moderate depth with a tensile and slightly pithy finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
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SG$2,891.20 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane exhibits aromas of pear, white flowers, freshly baked bread and stuck match, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and racy palate that's pure and precise, concluding with a chalky finish. As readers may remember, this parcel, formerly planted to red, abuts Pierre Morey's Meursault Perrières, and the soils are very stony. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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SG$44,617.60 |
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Vinous (94-97)(there's just a single 350-liter barrel of this juice, made from vines planted along a north-south axis): Bright, light yellow. Reduced aromas of apricot, peach, iodine and grilled, smoky oak. Large-scaled, solid and sweet but with strong lemony acidity and iodiney crushed-stone character enlivening the stone fruit and orange blossom flavors. At once powerful and airy, finishing with a tannic impression and outstanding extract and length. This wine may well need a decade in barrel to digest its oak. Incidentally, Rémy told me he uses 15% new oak for the village wines, 20% for his premier crus and 25% for the grand crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (BH) |
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SG$935.66 |
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Burghound (91)(Outstanding Top Value) A markedly more floral-suffused nose reflects notes of lemon zest, spice and the essence of pear. There is fine volume and intensity to the generous yet beautifully defined medium-bodied flavors that deliver excellent length on the very dry but not really austere finale. Note that this fine effort is sufficiently compact to repay 5 to 8 years of keeping. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$1,263.75 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$634.00 |
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Mâcon-Verzé is a blend of multiple plots in the Mâconnais either entirely owned by the family of managed by impeccably trusted select growers. Subjected to the same incredibly strict selection criteria and then vinified with the same care as the (singular) Domaine Leflaive’s Grands and 1er Crus, Mâcon-Verzé is aged for 12 months in 25% new wood before it is transferred to stainless steel vats to clarify naturally.
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$651.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86)Made from 10 plots covering 13 ha, vinified and aged in a mix of stainless steel, concrete, demi-muids and foudres for one year, then all is blended in tank before bottling in January. A fairly full yellow in colour with some sunshine alongside the definite reductive character. The bouquet grows in richness, with ripe apple notes. A juicy quality of fruit, even a little bit buttery, salted butter for sure. 13.2% alcohol. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$526.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,100.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2022 Mâcon-Verzé is raised in stainless steel, concrete and foudres, around 10% wood for micro-oxygenation. It is bottled early in the year after the harvest. The nose offers a clean, precise, malic bouquet with orchard fruit emerging with time. The palate is taut, fresh and lightly spiced, with fine weight and ample depth on the finish. Enjoy this Mâcon-Verzé over the next 3 to 5 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$544.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$3,180.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Meursault Sous Le Dos d'Ane offers traces of orchard fruit, hints of linseed and hazelnut, nicely focused and gains intensity in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy entry, hints of orange rind and fresh pear and moderate depth with a tensile and slightly pithy finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,601.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane exhibits aromas of pear, white flowers, freshly baked bread and stuck match, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and racy palate that's pure and precise, concluding with a chalky finish. As readers may remember, this parcel, formerly planted to red, abuts Pierre Morey's Meursault Perrières, and the soils are very stony. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$40,925.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)(there's just a single 350-liter barrel of this juice, made from vines planted along a north-south axis): Bright, light yellow. Reduced aromas of apricot, peach, iodine and grilled, smoky oak. Large-scaled, solid and sweet but with strong lemony acidity and iodiney crushed-stone character enlivening the stone fruit and orange blossom flavors. At once powerful and airy, finishing with a tannic impression and outstanding extract and length. This wine may well need a decade in barrel to digest its oak. Incidentally, Rémy told me he uses 15% new oak for the village wines, 20% for his premier crus and 25% for the grand crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (BH) |
In Bond
SG$799.00 |
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Burghound (91)(Outstanding Top Value) A markedly more floral-suffused nose reflects notes of lemon zest, spice and the essence of pear. There is fine volume and intensity to the generous yet beautifully defined medium-bodied flavors that deliver excellent length on the very dry but not really austere finale. Note that this fine effort is sufficiently compact to repay 5 to 8 years of keeping. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,100.00 |
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