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 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,728.13 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru has an overtly floral bouquet: wilted rose petals, iris and violet, wonderful definition with plenty of crunchy red and black fruit comingling. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite firm tannins, crisp acidity, structured and quite "serious" with black pepper and a touch of clove on the pesistent finish. This will require some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,579.96 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru possesses one of the most alluring bouquet from the Domaine this year, a mélange of red and black fruit, cold granite, a touch of brine and a touch of undergrowth. Quite complex compared to other Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, tart red cherry intermixed with blackcurrant and touches of thyme and bay, just tapering a little towards the finish. It will fill out by the time of bottling. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$943.37 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Volnay Village offers gorgeous red cherries, raspberry coulis and light bergamot aromas on the nose. The palate is well balanced with pure dark cherry and raspberry fruit, crisp acidity, very harmonious with a tender but quite persistent finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$922.66 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Village comes from two parcels (Grands Champs and Pluchots, the latter recently replanted) close to the Premier Crus, and it sees no new oak. The fragrant bouquet features more black than red fruit, nicely defined with a delicate floral touch. The medium-bodied palate delivers very fine tannins. I appreciate the edginess in this Volnay Village, thanks to the citric acidity and the spiciness that develops on the finish. Lovely. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,601.21 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)Showing beautifully at this stage of its life, the 2000 Château Marquis De Terme is medium-bodied, fresh, and focused, with moderate concentration yet a complex, elegant style. Minty herbs, currants, and chocolate all define the nose, and on the palate, it has resolved tannins and a good sense of freshness. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't evolve nicely over the coming decade, with a gradual decline thereafter. Drink 2026-2036. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,178.07 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)A quarter century of improvements have made their positive mark on the wines of Marquis de Terme, as revealed in this 2001. It is a generously opulent wine, with its richness and soft tannins, but the spice, the dryness and ripe acidity give it structure and balance. It has good aging potential, but, with its richness, could be drunk now. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (WCI) |
Inc. GST
SG$871.96 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94)Elegant, silky, fresh and vibrant, the fruit is soft, polished, ripe and pure. If you look closely, you can already find the floral nuances along with licorice, cherry, black raspberry and smoke. Give this 8-10 years and it is going to be a beauty! |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (WCI) |
Inc. GST
SG$402.73 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94)Elegant, silky, fresh and vibrant, the fruit is soft, polished, ripe and pure. If you look closely, you can already find the floral nuances along with licorice, cherry, black raspberry and smoke. Give this 8-10 years and it is going to be a beauty! |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$830.54 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Marquis de Terme is absolutely gorgeous from the very first taste. It's great to see the 2017 has turned out so well, as it was so promising in barrel. The purity of the flavors is truly remarkable. A wine of total sophistication and polish, Marquis de Terme has a lot to offer. Time in the glass just brings out its gracious, super-refined personality even further. The 2017 finishes with terrific freshness, cut and nuance. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$361.31 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Marquis de Terme is absolutely gorgeous from the very first taste. It's great to see the 2017 has turned out so well, as it was so promising in barrel. The purity of the flavors is truly remarkable. A wine of total sophistication and polish, Marquis de Terme has a lot to offer. Time in the glass just brings out its gracious, super-refined personality even further. The 2017 finishes with terrific freshness, cut and nuance. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$852.29 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 1000 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$359.16 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 96-97 (TDV) |
Inc. GST
SG$798.93 |
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Terre de vins (96-97)Very intense ruby colour, the smell is intense as well, between liquorice, violet and smooth spicy notes. A very sensual first in the mouth, with black fruits coating the palate, lingering tannin. 7% of PV bring nice structure and bring character. Une couleur rubis très intense. Le nez l’est tout autant, entre la réglisse, la violette et les notes douces d’épices. L’attaque est voluptueuse, le fruit noir enveloppe le palais, les tannins travaillent en largeur comme en longueur. Les 7% de Petit Verdot structurent encore davantage et apportent de la race. Très beau Margaux 2019. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96-97 (TDV) |
Inc. GST
SG$339.51 |
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Terre de vins (96-97)Very intense ruby colour, the smell is intense as well, between liquorice, violet and smooth spicy notes. A very sensual first in the mouth, with black fruits coating the palate, lingering tannin. 7% of PV bring nice structure and bring character. Une couleur rubis très intense. Le nez l’est tout autant, entre la réglisse, la violette et les notes douces d’épices. L’attaque est voluptueuse, le fruit noir enveloppe le palais, les tannins travaillent en largeur comme en longueur. Les 7% de Petit Verdot structurent encore davantage et apportent de la race. Très beau Margaux 2019. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$378.73 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$782.53 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$819.59 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,530.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru has an overtly floral bouquet: wilted rose petals, iris and violet, wonderful definition with plenty of crunchy red and black fruit comingling. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite firm tannins, crisp acidity, structured and quite "serious" with black pepper and a touch of clove on the pesistent finish. This will require some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,400.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru possesses one of the most alluring bouquet from the Domaine this year, a mélange of red and black fruit, cold granite, a touch of brine and a touch of undergrowth. Quite complex compared to other Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, tart red cherry intermixed with blackcurrant and touches of thyme and bay, just tapering a little towards the finish. It will fill out by the time of bottling. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$814.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Volnay Village offers gorgeous red cherries, raspberry coulis and light bergamot aromas on the nose. The palate is well balanced with pure dark cherry and raspberry fruit, crisp acidity, very harmonious with a tender but quite persistent finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$795.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Village comes from two parcels (Grands Champs and Pluchots, the latter recently replanted) close to the Premier Crus, and it sees no new oak. The fragrant bouquet features more black than red fruit, nicely defined with a delicate floral touch. The medium-bodied palate delivers very fine tannins. I appreciate the edginess in this Volnay Village, thanks to the citric acidity and the spiciness that develops on the finish. Lovely. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$1,370.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)Showing beautifully at this stage of its life, the 2000 Château Marquis De Terme is medium-bodied, fresh, and focused, with moderate concentration yet a complex, elegant style. Minty herbs, currants, and chocolate all define the nose, and on the palate, it has resolved tannins and a good sense of freshness. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't evolve nicely over the coming decade, with a gradual decline thereafter. Drink 2026-2036. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$962.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)A quarter century of improvements have made their positive mark on the wines of Marquis de Terme, as revealed in this 2001. It is a generously opulent wine, with its richness and soft tannins, but the spice, the dryness and ripe acidity give it structure and balance. It has good aging potential, but, with its richness, could be drunk now. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (WCI) |
In Bond
SG$697.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94)Elegant, silky, fresh and vibrant, the fruit is soft, polished, ripe and pure. If you look closely, you can already find the floral nuances along with licorice, cherry, black raspberry and smoke. Give this 8-10 years and it is going to be a beauty! |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (WCI) |
In Bond
SG$318.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (94)Elegant, silky, fresh and vibrant, the fruit is soft, polished, ripe and pure. If you look closely, you can already find the floral nuances along with licorice, cherry, black raspberry and smoke. Give this 8-10 years and it is going to be a beauty! |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$659.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Marquis de Terme is absolutely gorgeous from the very first taste. It's great to see the 2017 has turned out so well, as it was so promising in barrel. The purity of the flavors is truly remarkable. A wine of total sophistication and polish, Marquis de Terme has a lot to offer. Time in the glass just brings out its gracious, super-refined personality even further. The 2017 finishes with terrific freshness, cut and nuance. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$280.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Marquis de Terme is absolutely gorgeous from the very first taste. It's great to see the 2017 has turned out so well, as it was so promising in barrel. The purity of the flavors is truly remarkable. A wine of total sophistication and polish, Marquis de Terme has a lot to offer. Time in the glass just brings out its gracious, super-refined personality even further. The 2017 finishes with terrific freshness, cut and nuance. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$675.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 1000 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$280.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 96-97 (TDV) |
In Bond
SG$630.00 |
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Terre de vins (96-97)Very intense ruby colour, the smell is intense as well, between liquorice, violet and smooth spicy notes. A very sensual first in the mouth, with black fruits coating the palate, lingering tannin. 7% of PV bring nice structure and bring character. Une couleur rubis très intense. Le nez l’est tout autant, entre la réglisse, la violette et les notes douces d’épices. L’attaque est voluptueuse, le fruit noir enveloppe le palais, les tannins travaillent en largeur comme en longueur. Les 7% de Petit Verdot structurent encore davantage et apportent de la race. Très beau Margaux 2019. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96-97 (TDV) |
In Bond
SG$260.00 |
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Terre de vins (96-97)Very intense ruby colour, the smell is intense as well, between liquorice, violet and smooth spicy notes. A very sensual first in the mouth, with black fruits coating the palate, lingering tannin. 7% of PV bring nice structure and bring character. Une couleur rubis très intense. Le nez l’est tout autant, entre la réglisse, la violette et les notes douces d’épices. L’attaque est voluptueuse, le fruit noir enveloppe le palais, les tannins travaillent en largeur comme en longueur. Les 7% de Petit Verdot structurent encore davantage et apportent de la race. Très beau Margaux 2019. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$294.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$611.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$645.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here. |
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