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 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$967.29 |
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Decanter (95)The 0.81ha vineyard for these grapes is at the top of the hill, resulting in very cool conditions for the vines. This terroir produces a spicy, vivacious wine with notes of cassis and mulberry, accented with smoke and new leather. The 2020 vintage was aged half in new casks and half in two-year-old barrels to give a wine with plenty of finesse and high-toned elegance, yet one that in no way lacks solid ‘Nuits’ character. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$908.41 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru is aged in 50% new oak and completely de-stemmed. This is pleasingly floral on the nose, with wilted roses filtering through the raspberry and redcurrant fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is very elegant in style, with a composed and transparent finish. What a lovely Les Damodes from Faiveley. |
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Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
SG$699 -
SG$854
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$865.90 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)Bright medium red. Tangy aromas of redcurrant, plum, brown spices and milk chocolate. Richer and more complex than the Clos de la Marechale, with pungent red berry fruit and good breadth. Finishes with rather suave tannins. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$986.93 |
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Vinous (91-93)Bright ruby-red. Captivating violet and lavender lift to the aromas of black cherry, menthol and bitter chocolate. Juicy, energetic and sharply delineated, showing terrific thrust to its dark fruit, licorice and spice flavors. I would have picked this blind as a 2013. This will require at least several years of bottle aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$956.43 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts-Saint-Georges is one of Faiveley's most brooding and reserved wines this year, unfurling in the glass with notes of earthy black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled game bird and rich spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, an abundance of fine but firm structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. If opened today, this Nuits is better on day two or three, and while it's excellent, it will demand more patience than pretty much any other cuvée in the range. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$585.81 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Porêts-Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a fine black currant and bilberry bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with quite robust tannins, not the most elegant NSG that you will find, although there is decent freshness and salinity. Give this 3–5 years to soften its edges. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$810.35 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$906.25 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$732.92 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$788.51 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,101.38 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a complex, complete bouquet with dark berry fruit, touches of 5-spice and a hint of balsamic. Controlled opulence. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, nicely pitched acidity, harmonious with a slightly peppery, quite nuanced and persistent finish. One of the picks from Faiveley this year. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,628.90 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)The Les St Georges comes under the negociant label, Joseph Faiveley, as the produce of their own vines is mixed with two other sources, one of which is the Hospices de Nuits. A deep crimson colour. The bouquet is relatively luxurious, a super succulent ripe raspberry, with very good tension behind. This seems very young, but the abundant fruit and the structure are promising. The fruit on the palate is fresher than for the village Nuits. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$544.39 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$610.84 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$614.11 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$934.61 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$594.81 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,084.99 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,095.89 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,195.16 |
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Vinous (91-93)Pale bright yellow. Captivating nose combines lemon drop, underripe pineapple, dusty stone, white pepper, flowers and mint. Tightly wound and extremely backward, more salty than sweet. Quite minerally and precise owing to its cool, high site. This crisp, intense wine finishes very long and alive, with pungent crushed stone. Almost 2014-like in its coolness, density and savory minerality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,484.01 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,010.95 |
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Vinous (92)Pale yellow. Very reticent aromas of white peach and ripe citrus fruits. Rich, pliant, rather generous wine with lovely inner-mouth floral lift giving it an enticing coolness. A touch of positive greenness contributes to this wine's refreshment value. At once silky and energetic, this very pure Referts finishes with subtle rising length. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$321.01 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$353.60 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$830.00 |
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Decanter (95)The 0.81ha vineyard for these grapes is at the top of the hill, resulting in very cool conditions for the vines. This terroir produces a spicy, vivacious wine with notes of cassis and mulberry, accented with smoke and new leather. The 2020 vintage was aged half in new casks and half in two-year-old barrels to give a wine with plenty of finesse and high-toned elegance, yet one that in no way lacks solid ‘Nuits’ character. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$774.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Damodes 1er Cru is aged in 50% new oak and completely de-stemmed. This is pleasingly floral on the nose, with wilted roses filtering through the raspberry and redcurrant fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is very elegant in style, with a composed and transparent finish. What a lovely Les Damodes from Faiveley. |
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Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
SG$699 -
SG$854
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$735.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)Bright medium red. Tangy aromas of redcurrant, plum, brown spices and milk chocolate. Richer and more complex than the Clos de la Marechale, with pungent red berry fruit and good breadth. Finishes with rather suave tannins. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$850.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Bright ruby-red. Captivating violet and lavender lift to the aromas of black cherry, menthol and bitter chocolate. Juicy, energetic and sharply delineated, showing terrific thrust to its dark fruit, licorice and spice flavors. I would have picked this blind as a 2013. This will require at least several years of bottle aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$824.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts-Saint-Georges is one of Faiveley's most brooding and reserved wines this year, unfurling in the glass with notes of earthy black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled game bird and rich spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, an abundance of fine but firm structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. If opened today, this Nuits is better on day two or three, and while it's excellent, it will demand more patience than pretty much any other cuvée in the range. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$482.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Porêts-Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a fine black currant and bilberry bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with quite robust tannins, not the most elegant NSG that you will find, although there is decent freshness and salinity. Give this 3–5 years to soften its edges. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$688.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$774.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$613.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$664.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$955.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a complex, complete bouquet with dark berry fruit, touches of 5-spice and a hint of balsamic. Controlled opulence. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, nicely pitched acidity, harmonious with a slightly peppery, quite nuanced and persistent finish. One of the picks from Faiveley this year. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$1,435.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)The Les St Georges comes under the negociant label, Joseph Faiveley, as the produce of their own vines is mixed with two other sources, one of which is the Hospices de Nuits. A deep crimson colour. The bouquet is relatively luxurious, a super succulent ripe raspberry, with very good tension behind. This seems very young, but the abundant fruit and the structure are promising. The fruit on the palate is fresher than for the village Nuits. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
SG$444.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$501.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$504.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$802.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$516.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$936.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
SG$946.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,045.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Pale bright yellow. Captivating nose combines lemon drop, underripe pineapple, dusty stone, white pepper, flowers and mint. Tightly wound and extremely backward, more salty than sweet. Quite minerally and precise owing to its cool, high site. This crisp, intense wine finishes very long and alive, with pungent crushed stone. Almost 2014-like in its coolness, density and savory minerality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,310.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$876.00 |
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Vinous (92)Pale yellow. Very reticent aromas of white peach and ripe citrus fruits. Rich, pliant, rather generous wine with lovely inner-mouth floral lift giving it an enticing coolness. A touch of positive greenness contributes to this wine's refreshment value. At once silky and energetic, this very pure Referts finishes with subtle rising length. |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$245.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$265.00 |
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