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 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$761.37 |
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Vinous (94)Bright yellow. Very ripe aromas of lemon oil, grilled nuts, toasted bread and brown spices. Fat, rich and very ripe, with mineral and spice flavors accented by lemon zest, lime and lavender. This initially struck me as weightier and less classic than the 2015, but the wine's strong spine of stony acidity gives it terrific penetration and really frames and extends the fruit on the long finish. Still, this big, smooth wine is showing beautifully today. Winemaker Sieve notes that the south/southeast exposition of the vines gives this wine a crunchy fruit character along with considerable weight. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,256.88 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from Les Pougets and matures in just under 30% new oak. This has a vivacious and tensile bouquet with orange zest and Japanese yuzu aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite taut for a Corton-Charlemagne but it is graced with impressive balance. The spicy finish is welcome. This is a finally crafted Grand Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,033.67 |
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Vinous (93-96)The 2012 Corton Clos du Roi is a model of delicacy and finesse. Dark raspberries, wild flowers and savory herbs all meld together gracefully in a wine that is all about transparency, nuance and detail. Texture and a total sense of polish are some of the signatures that are impossible to miss. Dried herbs, crushed flowers and anise are all woven together nicely through to the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,372.66 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,800.11 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,040.38 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$258.96 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a generous bouquet of crushed strawberry, cranberry, pressed flowers and light gravelly scents. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity, tight and a little backward at the moment, yet it is very well focused and blessed with a masculine, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,579.85 |
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Vinous (91)The 2016 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has quite a lot of oak on the nose, although it seems in sync with the redcurrant and cranberry fruit underneath. It is fragrant and become increasingly floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red fruit and impressive mineralité. This is one of the most terroir-driven Cortons of the vintage, presumably its limestone soils are expressed on the finish. Promising. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,504.78 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$234.98 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,418.61 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,222.41 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$935.57 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$287.30 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,320.51 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,625.71 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet of red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, nicely focused, with pressed iris petals emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced, the two-thirds whole cluster well integrated, with a persistent and very elegant finish. This is how to make a Clos du Roi. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,375.01 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet of red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, nicely focused, with pressed iris petals emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced, the two-thirds whole cluster well integrated, with a persistent and very elegant finish. This is how to make a Clos du Roi. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,727.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is two-thirds whole cluster fruit. Quite closed, broody and stroppy on the nose, it does not budge when I gave my glass aeration. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, quite saline and spicy, a dash of white pepper towards the finish. Good depth, quite voluminous on the finish. Give this 4-6 years in bottle. Closure: Diam |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,547.15 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is two-thirds whole cluster fruit. Quite closed, broody and stroppy on the nose, it does not budge when I gave my glass aeration. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, quite saline and spicy, a dash of white pepper towards the finish. Good depth, quite voluminous on the finish. Give this 4-6 years in bottle. Closure: Diam |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,004.44 |
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Vinous (90-92)Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2021 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a light but fresh redcurrant and raspberry nose with sous-bois and hints of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, certainly lighter in style but balanced with an "airy" finish. This should be approachable after just a couple of years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$262.58 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Broad and on the rich side (what you expect from Meursault) this is a white that's marked by the vintage conditions, with slight phenolics from thick skins, and notes of fresh hay and honey. It's a rich, concentrated wine, but there's enough acidity to prevent it from seeming ponderous and flabby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$682.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright yellow. Very ripe aromas of lemon oil, grilled nuts, toasted bread and brown spices. Fat, rich and very ripe, with mineral and spice flavors accented by lemon zest, lime and lavender. This initially struck me as weightier and less classic than the 2015, but the wine's strong spine of stony acidity gives it terrific penetration and really frames and extends the fruit on the long finish. Still, this big, smooth wine is showing beautifully today. Winemaker Sieve notes that the south/southeast exposition of the vines gives this wine a crunchy fruit character along with considerable weight. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,885.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from Les Pougets and matures in just under 30% new oak. This has a vivacious and tensile bouquet with orange zest and Japanese yuzu aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite taut for a Corton-Charlemagne but it is graced with impressive balance. The spicy finish is welcome. This is a finally crafted Grand Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$914.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)The 2012 Corton Clos du Roi is a model of delicacy and finesse. Dark raspberries, wild flowers and savory herbs all meld together gracefully in a wine that is all about transparency, nuance and detail. Texture and a total sense of polish are some of the signatures that are impossible to miss. Dried herbs, crushed flowers and anise are all woven together nicely through to the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,225.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,600.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$903.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which was two-third whole-cluster fruit, has a well-defined bouquet with very fine mineralité. These aromatics just speak of class. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and supple tannins, finely-tuned acidity and commendable precision on the finish. This is a refined and sophisticated Clos du Roi in the making and one of de Montille's standouts of 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$229.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a generous bouquet of crushed strawberry, cranberry, pressed flowers and light gravelly scents. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity, tight and a little backward at the moment, yet it is very well focused and blessed with a masculine, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,390.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2016 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has quite a lot of oak on the nose, although it seems in sync with the redcurrant and cranberry fruit underneath. It is fragrant and become increasingly floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red fruit and impressive mineralité. This is one of the most terroir-driven Cortons of the vintage, presumably its limestone soils are expressed on the finish. Promising. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,195.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$207.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,250.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,070.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a complex nose of dark berry fruit mixed with touches of meat juice and spicebox, slightly musky, with neatly integrated oak. The poised palate offers grainy tannins, crisp and crunchy red berry fruit laced with orange peel, and gentle grip toward a finely proportioned finish that lingers beautifully. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$824.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$255.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,160.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes two-thirds whole bunch this year, and it is very well integrated into the blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is fine detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, quite focused and full of tension. The detailed, saline, white-pepper-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,440.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet of red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, nicely focused, with pressed iris petals emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced, the two-thirds whole cluster well integrated, with a persistent and very elegant finish. This is how to make a Clos du Roi. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,210.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet of red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, nicely focused, with pressed iris petals emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced, the two-thirds whole cluster well integrated, with a persistent and very elegant finish. This is how to make a Clos du Roi. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,525.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is two-thirds whole cluster fruit. Quite closed, broody and stroppy on the nose, it does not budge when I gave my glass aeration. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, quite saline and spicy, a dash of white pepper towards the finish. Good depth, quite voluminous on the finish. Give this 4-6 years in bottle. Closure: Diam |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,360.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is two-thirds whole cluster fruit. Quite closed, broody and stroppy on the nose, it does not budge when I gave my glass aeration. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, quite saline and spicy, a dash of white pepper towards the finish. Good depth, quite voluminous on the finish. Give this 4-6 years in bottle. Closure: Diam |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$3,555.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2021 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a light but fresh redcurrant and raspberry nose with sous-bois and hints of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, certainly lighter in style but balanced with an "airy" finish. This should be approachable after just a couple of years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$231.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Broad and on the rich side (what you expect from Meursault) this is a white that's marked by the vintage conditions, with slight phenolics from thick skins, and notes of fresh hay and honey. It's a rich, concentrated wine, but there's enough acidity to prevent it from seeming ponderous and flabby. |
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