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 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,429.51 |
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Vinous (87-89)Roulot’s 2020 Bourgogne Blanc is a very pretty wine with a gorgeous center of stony minerality driving the citrus-tinged flavors. Readers will find a serious Bourgogne Blanc with real intensity and tons of character. The Domaine bottling is blended from the oldest vines in Roulot’s 4.5 hectares of Bourgogne Blanc vineyards. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,171.21 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc is a blend of the normal five hectares and benefited from a slightly later ripening. It has an attractive nose with apple blossom and touches of petrichor. The palate is well balanced with good substance, citrus-fresh with a tang of orange rind on the finish. A good, solid Bourgogne Blanc. |
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Burgundy | 7 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,057.82 |
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Radiating the aura of a lauded winemaker, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 captivates with its refreshing notes from the prestigious estate in Meursault, the heart of white wine production in Burgundy, France. This exquisite vintage is an eloquent testament to the Roulot family's commitment to organic and biodynamic winegrowing principles over several generations. Exceptionally balanced, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 showcases vivacious fruit flavours with an underpinning minerality, creating a harmonious blend with sublime complexity. Sustainably cultivated by the esteemed vigneron Jean-Marc Roulot, this wine undergoes meticulous vinification in traditional oak barrels to retain the distinct terroir characteristics. Its vibrant yet finessed palate - characterized by crisp apple, pear, and citrus zest hints complements a creamy finish, making it a true gastronomic delight. Whether a seasoned collector or a novice explorer, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 guarantees a profound encounter with Bourgogne's esteemed viticulture heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,603.69 |
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Vinous (94)The 1999 Meursault Perrières 1er Cru from Jean-Marc Roulot is poured from magnum. Silvery in hue and showing little age, it has a precise, Puligny-like bouquet with subtle scents of dandelion and wet stone. The terroir really shines through here. The palate is very saline on the entry that gets the taste-buds flowing, just a hint of crème brûlée and lemon peel furnishing the clean and precise finish. I suspect that the larger format here renders this a little more youthful than in bottle, but it is still an outstanding Meursault from Roulot, one that has many years ahead. Tasted at Taillevent restaurant in Paris. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,249.30 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Meursault Perrières wraps around the palate with huge, seamless layers of fruit. It boasts stunning textural depth and pure richness from start to finish. There is so much sheer intensity of the fruit that the minerality appears virtually hidden. Although the density of the fruit is impressive, this isn't a particularly elegant or refined Perrières by Roulot standards, at least not today. Roulot explains that the Perrières was the last of his wines to finish its malolactic fermentation. In my view it is a bit heavy, although the truth is that most growers would kill to have a wine like this in their cellars. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,511.26 |
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The Guy Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2017 is an exquisite testament to French winemaking tradition. This fine white wine stands as one of the peak expressions of the legendary Côte de Beaune terroir, renowned for its balanced Burgundian Chardonnays. The vineyard estate, under the diligent stewardship of Jean-Marc Roulot, adheres to sustainable and organic farming practices, preserving the purity and integrity of their grape yield. The winemaking process involves a delicate, judicious blend of stainless steel and oak barrel fermentation, capturing the distinct minerality and complex characters of the varietal. The 2017 vintage of Guy Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres is characterised by a refined bouquet, with notes of citrus and orchard fruits complemented by an undertone of flinty minerality, which transitions into a persistent and nuanced finish. An unparalleled outdoor experience, this revered wine encapsulates the timeless allure of the distinct terroir of Meursault. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$574.33 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Gently sun-kissed scents of Asian pear, white flowers and honeycomb introduce the 2017 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, satiny-textured and elegantly fleshy wine derived from the Clos de la Baronne, Crotot, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle; as that palette of lieux-dits implies, it's the most open-knit, gourmand and forward Meursault in the domaine's range. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,426.37 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Gently sun-kissed scents of Asian pear, white flowers and honeycomb introduce the 2017 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, satiny-textured and elegantly fleshy wine derived from the Clos de la Baronne, Crotot, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle; as that palette of lieux-dits implies, it's the most open-knit, gourmand and forward Meursault in the domaine's range. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 88-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,361.61 |
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Vinous (88-89)The 2020 Meursault Villages is bright, linear and sculpted. Jean-Marc Roulot did a terrific job in preserving freshness and verve in his village-level Meursault. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and crushed rocks are all laced together in this steely, nervy Meursault. The Villages is a blend of several parcels on the lower slopes of town; namely Clos de la Baronne, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle, plus a touch of young-vine fruit from Porusots Dessus. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$6,021.60 |
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Vinous (96)The 2009 Meursault Charmes comes across as big and quite rich. Layers of fruit totally cover the palate in this textured, seamless Charmes. There is plenty of underlying minerality but the fruit is so huge it virtually covers all of the structural elements. The wine remains graceful and round through to the finish. This may need a number of years to show at its best, but it is stunningly beautiful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,260.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)Roulot’s 2020 Bourgogne Blanc is a very pretty wine with a gorgeous center of stony minerality driving the citrus-tinged flavors. Readers will find a serious Bourgogne Blanc with real intensity and tons of character. The Domaine bottling is blended from the oldest vines in Roulot’s 4.5 hectares of Bourgogne Blanc vineyards. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,025.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc is a blend of the normal five hectares and benefited from a slightly later ripening. It has an attractive nose with apple blossom and touches of petrichor. The palate is well balanced with good substance, citrus-fresh with a tang of orange rind on the finish. A good, solid Bourgogne Blanc. |
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Burgundy | 7 | - |
In Bond
SG$919.00 |
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Radiating the aura of a lauded winemaker, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 captivates with its refreshing notes from the prestigious estate in Meursault, the heart of white wine production in Burgundy, France. This exquisite vintage is an eloquent testament to the Roulot family's commitment to organic and biodynamic winegrowing principles over several generations. Exceptionally balanced, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 showcases vivacious fruit flavours with an underpinning minerality, creating a harmonious blend with sublime complexity. Sustainably cultivated by the esteemed vigneron Jean-Marc Roulot, this wine undergoes meticulous vinification in traditional oak barrels to retain the distinct terroir characteristics. Its vibrant yet finessed palate - characterized by crisp apple, pear, and citrus zest hints complements a creamy finish, making it a true gastronomic delight. Whether a seasoned collector or a novice explorer, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 guarantees a profound encounter with Bourgogne's esteemed viticulture heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,380.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 1999 Meursault Perrières 1er Cru from Jean-Marc Roulot is poured from magnum. Silvery in hue and showing little age, it has a precise, Puligny-like bouquet with subtle scents of dandelion and wet stone. The terroir really shines through here. The palate is very saline on the entry that gets the taste-buds flowing, just a hint of crème brûlée and lemon peel furnishing the clean and precise finish. I suspect that the larger format here renders this a little more youthful than in bottle, but it is still an outstanding Meursault from Roulot, one that has many years ahead. Tasted at Taillevent restaurant in Paris. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,055.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Meursault Perrières wraps around the palate with huge, seamless layers of fruit. It boasts stunning textural depth and pure richness from start to finish. There is so much sheer intensity of the fruit that the minerality appears virtually hidden. Although the density of the fruit is impressive, this isn't a particularly elegant or refined Perrières by Roulot standards, at least not today. Roulot explains that the Perrières was the last of his wines to finish its malolactic fermentation. In my view it is a bit heavy, although the truth is that most growers would kill to have a wine like this in their cellars. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,295.00 |
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The Guy Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2017 is an exquisite testament to French winemaking tradition. This fine white wine stands as one of the peak expressions of the legendary Côte de Beaune terroir, renowned for its balanced Burgundian Chardonnays. The vineyard estate, under the diligent stewardship of Jean-Marc Roulot, adheres to sustainable and organic farming practices, preserving the purity and integrity of their grape yield. The winemaking process involves a delicate, judicious blend of stainless steel and oak barrel fermentation, capturing the distinct minerality and complex characters of the varietal. The 2017 vintage of Guy Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres is characterised by a refined bouquet, with notes of citrus and orchard fruits complemented by an undertone of flinty minerality, which transitions into a persistent and nuanced finish. An unparalleled outdoor experience, this revered wine encapsulates the timeless allure of the distinct terroir of Meursault. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$518.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Gently sun-kissed scents of Asian pear, white flowers and honeycomb introduce the 2017 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, satiny-textured and elegantly fleshy wine derived from the Clos de la Baronne, Crotot, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle; as that palette of lieux-dits implies, it's the most open-knit, gourmand and forward Meursault in the domaine's range. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,090.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Gently sun-kissed scents of Asian pear, white flowers and honeycomb introduce the 2017 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, satiny-textured and elegantly fleshy wine derived from the Clos de la Baronne, Crotot, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle; as that palette of lieux-dits implies, it's the most open-knit, gourmand and forward Meursault in the domaine's range. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 88-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$3,950.00 |
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Vinous (88-89)The 2020 Meursault Villages is bright, linear and sculpted. Jean-Marc Roulot did a terrific job in preserving freshness and verve in his village-level Meursault. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and crushed rocks are all laced together in this steely, nervy Meursault. The Villages is a blend of several parcels on the lower slopes of town; namely Clos de la Baronne, Gruyaches and Sous la Velle, plus a touch of young-vine fruit from Porusots Dessus. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$5,465.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2009 Meursault Charmes comes across as big and quite rich. Layers of fruit totally cover the palate in this textured, seamless Charmes. There is plenty of underlying minerality but the fruit is so huge it virtually covers all of the structural elements. The wine remains graceful and round through to the finish. This may need a number of years to show at its best, but it is stunningly beautiful. |
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