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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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$201.54 |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,800.74 |
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Wine Advocate (94)More layered, rich and sexy than the 2013, the 2012 St Joseph is a beautiful, medium to full-bodied, fabulously textured red that's loaded with notions of ripe red and black fruits, olives, bay leaf and violets. It's approachable today, yet will evolve gracefully through 2030. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,764.12 |
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Vinous (93)Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of candied red and blue fruit, along with suggestions of exotic flowers, olive paste and smoky minerals. Sweet, penetrating and seamless on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become deeper and fleshier with air. Pure and sharply focused, finishing with outstanding clarity, sneaky, well-knit tannins and a lingering violet quality. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,266.64 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$921.94 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,606.07 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,312.89 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$805.31 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,351.04 |
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Vinous (95)Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$761.71 |
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Vinous (95)Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,382.62 |
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James Suckling (98)St. Joseph is often declared to be a second tier appellation in the Northern Rhone, but here’s proof that it can play in the first league of the region. This has an incredibly deep nose of ripe blackberries, other forest berries and smoke. On the barely full-bodied palate it is simultaneously rich, focused and extremely complex with very graceful fine tannins and stacks of stony minerality at the breathtakingly fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,342.41 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2022 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon is a beauty. Despite a slightly introverted bouquet, it is bursting with aromas of cherries, black olive, violet, dark berries and blueberry. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and layered with a textural attack, it's pure with a fleshy core of fruit framed by supple tannins and a refreshing perfumed mid-palate that culminates in an ethereal, long and delicately floral finish. Despite a dry vintage, this refined, precise wine is full of freshness. It will require patience (10 to 15 years). Kudos! |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$276.75 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$266.94 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$186.28 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$163.39 |
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2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$397.22 |
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NA | 2 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$363.43 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Composed of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Grenache, and 7% Counoise, the 2018 Odyssée has a deep garnet color, bursting from the glass with a whole array of exotic spices notes—cumin seed, star anise, cardamom and cassia—over a core of stewed black plums, warm cassis and blackberry preserves, with hints of dark chocolate, lavender and tapenade. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with concentrated black and blue fruits, framed by firm, rounded tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing very long with a peppery kick. A little more structured than previous vintages and with such impressive concentration, this should easily cellar 25 years or more. |
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99 | 94 (WI) |
Inc. GST
SG$341.63 |
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The Wine Independent (94)The 2019 Odyssee is an eclectic blend of Bordeaux and Rhone vineyards, made by Pierre Graffeuille (now at Montrose) and Matthieu Dumarcher, composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Medoc, and 25% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre from the Rhone. Medium garnet-purple in color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notes of black raspberries, mulberries, and juicy plums, followed by an undercurrent of crushed blackcurrants, Indian spices, and charcoal with a waft of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with spicy black fruit flavors, supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a skip in its step. |
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100 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$348.17 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Made by Pierre Graffeuille, the 2020 Odyssée is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Médoc and Grenache from the Southern Rhône. It’s darker and richer than the 2022, with lots of cassis, blackcurrants, and tobacco, plus a touch of minerality. Medium to full-bodied, it’s got a gorgeous, layered feel, plenty of depth, and terrific balance. This is a seriously elegant wine that should evolve nicely for over a decade. |
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6 | 94 (JA) |
Inc. GST
SG$312.24 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Love the aromatics on this wine, with an emphasis on cold woodsmoke, soft tar and tomato leaf, alongside blueberry and blackberry fruits, with liqourice, pomegranate and a rinse of powerful garrigue, sage and white pepper spice. A brilliant vintage for Odysee, relatively cool so ensuring juice is front and centre. Rhone-Bordeaux blend (bottled as Vin de France) from Mathieu Dumarcher and Pierre Graffeuille, first vintage 2015, 3.2ha of vines across the Médoc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$196.09 |
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The Pierre Guillemot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 exemplifies the finesse of Burgundy's esteemed vineyards. Cultivated in the pristine terroir of Serpentieres, this Pinot Noir benefits from meticulously hand-harvested grapes, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Pierre Guillemot, a revered producer with a long-standing commitment to sustainable viticulture, employs traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern precision to craft this elegant wine. A gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the delicate fruit aromas, while aging in French oak barrels for twelve months imparts subtle complexity without overshadowing the wine's intrinsic character. On the palate, the 2021 vintage presents vibrant red berry notes, nuanced earthiness, and a silky texture, culminating in a balanced and enduring finish. Ideal for pairing with gourmet cuisine, the Pierre Guillemot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the distinguished heritage of Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$183.01 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)Also deeper in colour than I remember. There is an impressive depth here, a rich dark strawberry, even with a suggestion of a chocolate coating, a light youthful; bitterness, with the Serpentières grace and length showing through behind. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Oct 2024. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$175.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,380.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)More layered, rich and sexy than the 2013, the 2012 St Joseph is a beautiful, medium to full-bodied, fabulously textured red that's loaded with notions of ripe red and black fruits, olives, bay leaf and violets. It's approachable today, yet will evolve gracefully through 2030. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,565.00 |
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Vinous (93)Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of candied red and blue fruit, along with suggestions of exotic flowers, olive paste and smoky minerals. Sweet, penetrating and seamless on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become deeper and fleshier with air. Pure and sharply focused, finishing with outstanding clarity, sneaky, well-knit tannins and a lingering violet quality. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,890.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$828.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,420.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon has gained power and depth since I last tasted it. Revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet of dark cherries, black olives, tapenade and violet, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a seamless texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, energetic finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,015.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$721.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,050.00 |
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Vinous (95)Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$681.00 |
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Vinous (95)Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,215.00 |
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James Suckling (98)St. Joseph is often declared to be a second tier appellation in the Northern Rhone, but here’s proof that it can play in the first league of the region. This has an incredibly deep nose of ripe blackberries, other forest berries and smoke. On the barely full-bodied palate it is simultaneously rich, focused and extremely complex with very graceful fine tannins and stacks of stony minerality at the breathtakingly fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,050.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2022 Saint-Joseph from Pierre Gonon is a beauty. Despite a slightly introverted bouquet, it is bursting with aromas of cherries, black olive, violet, dark berries and blueberry. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and layered with a textural attack, it's pure with a fleshy core of fruit framed by supple tannins and a refreshing perfumed mid-palate that culminates in an ethereal, long and delicately floral finish. Despite a dry vintage, this refined, precise wine is full of freshness. It will require patience (10 to 15 years). Kudos! |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$244.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$235.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$161.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$140.00 |
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2 | - |
In Bond
SG$307.00 |
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NA | 2 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$276.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Composed of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Grenache, and 7% Counoise, the 2018 Odyssée has a deep garnet color, bursting from the glass with a whole array of exotic spices notes—cumin seed, star anise, cardamom and cassia—over a core of stewed black plums, warm cassis and blackberry preserves, with hints of dark chocolate, lavender and tapenade. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with concentrated black and blue fruits, framed by firm, rounded tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing very long with a peppery kick. A little more structured than previous vintages and with such impressive concentration, this should easily cellar 25 years or more. |
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99 | 94 (WI) |
In Bond
SG$256.00 |
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The Wine Independent (94)The 2019 Odyssee is an eclectic blend of Bordeaux and Rhone vineyards, made by Pierre Graffeuille (now at Montrose) and Matthieu Dumarcher, composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Medoc, and 25% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre from the Rhone. Medium garnet-purple in color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notes of black raspberries, mulberries, and juicy plums, followed by an undercurrent of crushed blackcurrants, Indian spices, and charcoal with a waft of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with spicy black fruit flavors, supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a skip in its step. |
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100 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$262.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Made by Pierre Graffeuille, the 2020 Odyssée is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Médoc and Grenache from the Southern Rhône. It’s darker and richer than the 2022, with lots of cassis, blackcurrants, and tobacco, plus a touch of minerality. Medium to full-bodied, it’s got a gorgeous, layered feel, plenty of depth, and terrific balance. This is a seriously elegant wine that should evolve nicely for over a decade. |
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6 | 94 (JA) |
In Bond
SG$233.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Love the aromatics on this wine, with an emphasis on cold woodsmoke, soft tar and tomato leaf, alongside blueberry and blackberry fruits, with liqourice, pomegranate and a rinse of powerful garrigue, sage and white pepper spice. A brilliant vintage for Odysee, relatively cool so ensuring juice is front and centre. Rhone-Bordeaux blend (bottled as Vin de France) from Mathieu Dumarcher and Pierre Graffeuille, first vintage 2015, 3.2ha of vines across the Médoc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$170.00 |
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The Pierre Guillemot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 exemplifies the finesse of Burgundy's esteemed vineyards. Cultivated in the pristine terroir of Serpentieres, this Pinot Noir benefits from meticulously hand-harvested grapes, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Pierre Guillemot, a revered producer with a long-standing commitment to sustainable viticulture, employs traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern precision to craft this elegant wine. A gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the delicate fruit aromas, while aging in French oak barrels for twelve months imparts subtle complexity without overshadowing the wine's intrinsic character. On the palate, the 2021 vintage presents vibrant red berry notes, nuanced earthiness, and a silky texture, culminating in a balanced and enduring finish. Ideal for pairing with gourmet cuisine, the Pierre Guillemot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres 2021 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the distinguished heritage of Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$158.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)Also deeper in colour than I remember. There is an impressive depth here, a rich dark strawberry, even with a suggestion of a chocolate coating, a light youthful; bitterness, with the Serpentières grace and length showing through behind. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Oct 2024. |
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