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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Bordeaux | 19 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,007.62 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Firm and linear tannins frame this young Bordeaux beautifully with blackberry, walnut and hazelnut character. Gorgeous center palate. It’s racy and refined. Creamy-textured tannins with length. Really pure and focused. Very transparent. Finesse. Best ever? 60% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 8% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,119.87 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry, dark-chocolate and crushed-slate aromas and flavors. Some lead pencil, too. It’s full and medium-chewy with a fresh finish. Solid. 65% merlot, 26% cabernet franc and 9% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$414.96 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry, dark-chocolate and crushed-slate aromas and flavors. Some lead pencil, too. It’s full and medium-chewy with a fresh finish. Solid. 65% merlot, 26% cabernet franc and 9% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 91 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$954.19 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Another brilliant wine from this estate, the 2023 Château Petit-Village offers ripe black cherries, crushed stone, chocolate, and subtle leafy herbs as well as sappy floral nuances. Based on 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged 16-18 months in 45% new French oak (the balance in one-year-old barrels, 20% in 500-liter), it’s a dark, rich, concentrated Pomerol with a medium-bodied, beautifully textured mouthfeel, terrific tannins, and outstanding length. It has the class to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for two decades. Drink 2029-2045. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$21,156.25 |
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The Petitjean Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a classic example of finesse and depth from one of Burgundy's most respected vineyards. Nestled on the slopes of the Côte de Beaune, this wine is meticulously crafted by the Petitjean family, known for their commitment to premium winemaking and a hands-on, biodynamic approach. The 2020 vintage embodies an exceptional expression of Chardonnay. Its intense nose delivers powerful aromas of ripe fruit and toasted almonds. The palate is beautifully structured, displaying a perfect balance of depth and refreshment. Opulent flavours of lemon, vanilla, and subtle minerality cascade into an extended finish that highlights the wine's complexity, showcasing an eloquent symphony of the terroir. A moreish addition to any wine cellar, the Petitjean Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a testament to fine Burgundian wine, marrying tradition with distinct elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$6,893.78 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Whilst I have tasted many vintages of Petrus, the 1966 Petrus is one that has eluded me. Finally, it appeared in a series of 1966s served blind and frankly, it's quality shone through long before its identity was revealed. You can consider this as the final great Petrus from the original vineyard, before absorbing part of Gazin in 1969. It revels in a stunning bouquet with graphite and bay leaf, as well as very intense black fruit that becomes almost Margaux-like with aeration. The palate is silky smooth with fine tannin, far more reserved and masculine than the 1964 Petrus, yet disarmingly focused and precise, hints of orange peel and morello cherry towards the pixelated finish. What a fabulous Pomerol, one that will last 15-20 years subject to provenance. Tasted April 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$5,706.04 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$3,863.58 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$3,383.98 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,854.25 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)Winemaker and Pomerol deity Jean-Claude Berrouet has often told me how he considers the 1975 Pétrus as his first success, the preceding vintages more trial and error. (Those who have savored the 1964, 1966, 1970 and 1971 might beg to differ.) Yet the quality of this 1973 was undeniable. I had encountered it once before, a bottle opened for my brother to celebrate his birth-year over a decade ago when such off-vintages, eschewed by all but the reckless, were affordable. But I could not remember it being this fine. “You should not under-estimate the Pomerols in 1973,” Lord Bruce advised. Who am I to argue in such vinous presence? Whether a horizontal of 1973 Pomerol wines will serve the Vinous readership is another question. The salient lesson from this bottle was to never ever dismiss a bottle by dint of birth-year. Humans and wine alike cannot determine the year they are born. It is more a question of having to search harder in some years than others. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 88 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,720.08 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,345.83 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! The 1980 Petrus turned in a surprisingly strong performance. A roasted herb, melted road tar, and sweet, jammy-scented nose is followed by a rich, medium to full-bodied wine with considerable length. It appears to have become more impressive with age. Could this wine really be superior to the 1981 and 1979? It is fully mature, so drink it over the next decade. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,548.33 |
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Wine Spectator (89)Big and very ripe, almost raisiny. Mouth-coating fruit with ripe tannins, but a little clumsy to be outstanding. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 19 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,235.90 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)A bottle bought from Edmund Penning-Rowsell's cellar. Lovely and sweet – very fleshy. Much more structured than the 1990s (Latour and Cheval) just served, also blind. Denser than the Mouton 1982. Very, very easy to like. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,160.53 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,069.32 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Another superb bottle from Pétrus. Solid as a rock with mint, raspberry, cherry and tar character, full body and firm tannins. Needs time. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,115.64 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Dark red, with an amber edge. Aromas of chocolate, stewed berries, Merlot and raisins. Full-bodied, velvety and rich. Lovely palate. Delicious now, but will hold on. An autumnal wine.--Bordeaux retrospective. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,548.84 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Subtle yet rich aromas of grilled meat, black olive and dark red fruits. Full-bodied, very soft and silky, with ultrarefined tannins. The finish lasts for minutes. The quality of the tannins is beautiful and the complexity of fruit, earth and spices is impressive. Drinking this is like listening to Mozart. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,230.96 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (100)The 1989 Petrus is consistent with previous bottles in the sense that it represents the apotheosis of not only the vineyard, but of Pomerol itself. It still provides that almost surreal cornucopia of aromas, red fruit melted with tar, tobacco, hints of camphor and ash, all delivered with astonishing precision. The palate is perfectly balanced, intense yet paradoxically weightless. This example is one of the finest I have encountered in terms of clarity and precision. Ethereal. If you want to taste a genuine 100-point wine then step this way. Magnificent! Tasted at the Petrus dinner at Hide restaurant in London and at Epure restaurant in Hong Kong. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$867.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Firm and linear tannins frame this young Bordeaux beautifully with blackberry, walnut and hazelnut character. Gorgeous center palate. It’s racy and refined. Creamy-textured tannins with length. Really pure and focused. Very transparent. Finesse. Best ever? 60% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 8% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$968.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry, dark-chocolate and crushed-slate aromas and flavors. Some lead pencil, too. It’s full and medium-chewy with a fresh finish. Solid. 65% merlot, 26% cabernet franc and 9% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$351.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Blackberry, dark-chocolate and crushed-slate aromas and flavors. Some lead pencil, too. It’s full and medium-chewy with a fresh finish. Solid. 65% merlot, 26% cabernet franc and 9% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 91 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$816.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Another brilliant wine from this estate, the 2023 Château Petit-Village offers ripe black cherries, crushed stone, chocolate, and subtle leafy herbs as well as sappy floral nuances. Based on 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged 16-18 months in 45% new French oak (the balance in one-year-old barrels, 20% in 500-liter), it’s a dark, rich, concentrated Pomerol with a medium-bodied, beautifully textured mouthfeel, terrific tannins, and outstanding length. It has the class to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for two decades. Drink 2029-2045. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$19,350.00 |
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The Petitjean Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a classic example of finesse and depth from one of Burgundy's most respected vineyards. Nestled on the slopes of the Côte de Beaune, this wine is meticulously crafted by the Petitjean family, known for their commitment to premium winemaking and a hands-on, biodynamic approach. The 2020 vintage embodies an exceptional expression of Chardonnay. Its intense nose delivers powerful aromas of ripe fruit and toasted almonds. The palate is beautifully structured, displaying a perfect balance of depth and refreshment. Opulent flavours of lemon, vanilla, and subtle minerality cascade into an extended finish that highlights the wine's complexity, showcasing an eloquent symphony of the terroir. A moreish addition to any wine cellar, the Petitjean Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 is a testament to fine Burgundian wine, marrying tradition with distinct elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$6,315.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Whilst I have tasted many vintages of Petrus, the 1966 Petrus is one that has eluded me. Finally, it appeared in a series of 1966s served blind and frankly, it's quality shone through long before its identity was revealed. You can consider this as the final great Petrus from the original vineyard, before absorbing part of Gazin in 1969. It revels in a stunning bouquet with graphite and bay leaf, as well as very intense black fruit that becomes almost Margaux-like with aeration. The palate is silky smooth with fine tannin, far more reserved and masculine than the 1964 Petrus, yet disarmingly focused and precise, hints of orange peel and morello cherry towards the pixelated finish. What a fabulous Pomerol, one that will last 15-20 years subject to provenance. Tasted April 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$5,225.00 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
In Bond
SG$3,535.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$3,095.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$2,610.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)Winemaker and Pomerol deity Jean-Claude Berrouet has often told me how he considers the 1975 Pétrus as his first success, the preceding vintages more trial and error. (Those who have savored the 1964, 1966, 1970 and 1971 might beg to differ.) Yet the quality of this 1973 was undeniable. I had encountered it once before, a bottle opened for my brother to celebrate his birth-year over a decade ago when such off-vintages, eschewed by all but the reckless, were affordable. But I could not remember it being this fine. “You should not under-estimate the Pomerols in 1973,” Lord Bruce advised. Who am I to argue in such vinous presence? Whether a horizontal of 1973 Pomerol wines will serve the Vinous readership is another question. The salient lesson from this bottle was to never ever dismiss a bottle by dint of birth-year. Humans and wine alike cannot determine the year they are born. It is more a question of having to search harder in some years than others. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 88 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,405.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,060.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! The 1980 Petrus turned in a surprisingly strong performance. A roasted herb, melted road tar, and sweet, jammy-scented nose is followed by a rich, medium to full-bodied wine with considerable length. It appears to have become more impressive with age. Could this wine really be superior to the 1981 and 1979? It is fully mature, so drink it over the next decade. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$2,330.00 |
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Wine Spectator (89)Big and very ripe, almost raisiny. Mouth-coating fruit with ripe tannins, but a little clumsy to be outstanding. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 19 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$4,795.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)A bottle bought from Edmund Penning-Rowsell's cellar. Lovely and sweet – very fleshy. Much more structured than the 1990s (Latour and Cheval) just served, also blind. Denser than the Mouton 1982. Very, very easy to like. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$2,890.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)What you'd expect from such a legendary estate. Wonderful palate impression with silky, rich fruit. Plenty of blackberry and chocolate character, has a full body and medium finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$3,725.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Another superb bottle from Pétrus. Solid as a rock with mint, raspberry, cherry and tar character, full body and firm tannins. Needs time. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$4,685.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Dark red, with an amber edge. Aromas of chocolate, stewed berries, Merlot and raisins. Full-bodied, velvety and rich. Lovely palate. Delicious now, but will hold on. An autumnal wine.--Bordeaux retrospective. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$4,165.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Subtle yet rich aromas of grilled meat, black olive and dark red fruits. Full-bodied, very soft and silky, with ultrarefined tannins. The finish lasts for minutes. The quality of the tannins is beautiful and the complexity of fruit, earth and spices is impressive. Drinking this is like listening to Mozart. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$6,625.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (100)The 1989 Petrus is consistent with previous bottles in the sense that it represents the apotheosis of not only the vineyard, but of Pomerol itself. It still provides that almost surreal cornucopia of aromas, red fruit melted with tar, tobacco, hints of camphor and ash, all delivered with astonishing precision. The palate is perfectly balanced, intense yet paradoxically weightless. This example is one of the finest I have encountered in terms of clarity and precision. Ethereal. If you want to taste a genuine 100-point wine then step this way. Magnificent! Tasted at the Petrus dinner at Hide restaurant in London and at Epure restaurant in Hong Kong. |
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