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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JS) |
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SG$333.34 |
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James Suckling (95)Frescobaldi’s Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries and slice plums with an almost peach undertone. Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating. Best after 2013. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (WE) |
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SG$889.90 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Review to be published soon. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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SG$1,645.25 |
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Vinous (95+)Deep red-ruby. Delicate aromas of flinty red cherry and herbs complicated by hints of mocha and lifted by a bright violet topnote. Dense, rich and concentrated but light on its feet, offering a very polished mouthfeel thanks to serious but noble tannins that nicely frame the refined, steely red fruit flavors. Finishes long and very elegant. Just like the 2013 Brunello Rennina, this also has 15% alcohol but is so well balanced that you can hardly tell (unlike with the Rennina). Knockout young Brunello from Gaja, one of the very best in memory. |
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Rhone | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$1,383.65 |
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Vinous (90+)(100% grenache from vines over 100 years of age in the Crau and Pignan climats Bright red. Rich cherry and blackberry aromas are complemented by black cardamom, fruitcake and minerals. Deeply concentrated, powerful dark berry flavors with slow-building smokiness. The minerals repeat on the finish, which is broad, chewy and impressively long. This baby needs a lot of cellar time. |
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Rhone | 14 | - |
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SG$1,041.82 |
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Regarded as a gem in the crown of French viticulture, the Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is a testament to the revered winemaking prowess of Domaine Grand Tinel. Sourced from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, this vintage is composed mostly of Grenache grapes, harvested exclusively from an established, old-vine plot named Alexis Establet. The grapes are handpicked, impeccably sorted, and meticulously vinified in traditional fashion, expressing the region's quintessential terroir. The wine showcases full-bodied, expressive nuances of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and hints of chocolate, effortlessly balancing power and elegance in harmony. The wine ageing takes place over 12 months in French oak barrels and uncovers a layered complexity that lingers on the palate. The Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, making it a discerning choice for enthusiasts of prestigious Rhône wines. |
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Rhone | 9 | - |
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SG$923.01 |
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Regarded as a gem in the crown of French viticulture, the Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is a testament to the revered winemaking prowess of Domaine Grand Tinel. Sourced from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, this vintage is composed mostly of Grenache grapes, harvested exclusively from an established, old-vine plot named Alexis Establet. The grapes are handpicked, impeccably sorted, and meticulously vinified in traditional fashion, expressing the region's quintessential terroir. The wine showcases full-bodied, expressive nuances of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and hints of chocolate, effortlessly balancing power and elegance in harmony. The wine ageing takes place over 12 months in French oak barrels and uncovers a layered complexity that lingers on the palate. The Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, making it a discerning choice for enthusiasts of prestigious Rhône wines. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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SG$1,132.29 |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - |
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SG$954.19 |
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Rhone | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
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SG$3,009.36 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Apparently, there's no Les Celestins in 2013, which was a challenging vintage in the Southern Rhône. That said, the barrel we tasted of the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier was a bit light but elegant and silky in texture, with pomegranate-like red fruit and gentle spice. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$515.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright red. The intense note of violet on the nose is absolutely captivating and nicely lifts the aromas of sweet red cherry and aromatic oils. Then very rich, dense and juicy, conveying a seamless quality to its multilayered orchard fruit, spicy red berry and mineral flavors. The exhilarating finish echoes with lingering and repeating floral and mineral notes nicely extended by lipsmacking but harmonious acidity. Classic vintages such as the 2013 really showcase Il Marroneto’s magnificent terroir to its fullest capacity; in these vintages, talented Alessandro Mori produces sleek, refined Brunellos that are true benchmarks of Sangiovese in Montalcino. Very well done. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$785.28 |
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Vinous (94)Bright red. The intense note of violet on the nose is absolutely captivating and nicely lifts the aromas of sweet red cherry and aromatic oils. Then very rich, dense and juicy, conveying a seamless quality to its multilayered orchard fruit, spicy red berry and mineral flavors. The exhilarating finish echoes with lingering and repeating floral and mineral notes nicely extended by lipsmacking but harmonious acidity. Classic vintages such as the 2013 really showcase Il Marroneto’s magnificent terroir to its fullest capacity; in these vintages, talented Alessandro Mori produces sleek, refined Brunellos that are true benchmarks of Sangiovese in Montalcino. Very well done. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$2,787.59 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Sangiovese-whisperer Alessandro Mori has delivered another superstar wine with the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie. The bouquet is detailed and fine with bright accents of fragrant red rose, red currant, cola, licorice, grilled herb and crushed white peppercorn. The bouquet is loose, light and buoyant, with a smooth and natural progression of building aromas. The mouthfeel, however, is direct, important and determined. It's that playful juxtaposition between the wine's soft side and its stern side that makes this such an interesting and sensational wine to drink. Only 5,993 bottles were produced, and that's the bad news. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$424.32 |
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Decanter (96)The harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September – whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid-palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the wine in good shape for the long haul. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$449.54 |
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Decanter (96)The harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September – whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid-palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the wine in good shape for the long haul. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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SG$1,393.89 |
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Wine Advocate (93)One of the wines of the vintage is the Grenache-dominated 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Chaupin. Coming mostly from a cool terroir in the northeast corner of the appellation (just to the east of Beaucastel), this wine is vinified with a small portion of stems and aged mostly in foudre (one-third is in demi-muids). It has gorgeous Grenache flair in its black raspberry, garrigue, spring flower and licorice scented bouquet. This gives way to a medium to full-bodied, elegant, and layered 2013 that has more texture and sweet fruit than just about every other wine in the vintage. I'd drink it anytime over the coming 4-5 years, but it will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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SG$1,101.86 |
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Wine Advocate (94)While the cuvée Chaupin comes mostly from sandy soils, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes comes more from the rolled pebble soils the region is famous for, and always shows the richer, more powerful profile imparted from these soils. Mostly foudre-aged Grenache, it incorporates 20% Mourvèdre and roughly 10% Syrah (slightly more Syrah in 2013) that’s raised all in barrel. Exhibiting a deep purple color, it offers fabulous dark berry fruits, licorice, Provençal herbs and earthy/stony minerality on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ripe and with impressive sweetness to its tannin, it's a fabulous wine that will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 91 (JS) |
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SG$1,327.58 |
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James Suckling (91)This is racy for a 2006 with plenty of tobacco, berries and hints of mushroom. Light, stylish earthy character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a pretty finish with lovely tension. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$491.47 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The same can be said about the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve and it offers incredible cassis, toasted bread, bouquet garni and earth aromas and flavors to go with full-bodied richness, incredible concentration and a seamless, thrillingly pure texture that’s hard to believe. It’s easily the greatest wine I’ve tasted from this vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$2,300.27 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The same can be said about the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve and it offers incredible cassis, toasted bread, bouquet garni and earth aromas and flavors to go with full-bodied richness, incredible concentration and a seamless, thrillingly pure texture that’s hard to believe. It’s easily the greatest wine I’ve tasted from this vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$1,166.78 |
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Vinous (97)Deep red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, strawberry, tea leaf and crushed stone are lifted by a lovely violet topnote. Bright, dense and juicy, this features lively, harmonious acidity extending the very precise, pure, multilayered flavors of red currant, sweet spices and red cherry on the long vibrant finish. A really beautiful wine. Bravi! Real Italian wine experts know that Le Chiuse owns vineyards in one of the best areas for Sangiovese in all of Montalcino; for example, it is from this area that Biondi-Santi sourced its Sangiovese grapes for many of its famous Brunello Riservas. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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SG$1,499.71 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is forward and ready to go, with plenty of kirsch, blackberry, garrigue and cured meat aromas and flavors all emerging from the glass. Full-bodied and nicely concentrated, it’s a classic, elegant and complex red that can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade or longer. As is common with a lot of 2006s, it has a traditional feel, yet offers solid fruit and texture. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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SG$560.74 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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SG$1,791.39 |
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Vinous (99)The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna delle Grazie pulls you close and holds your attention with a wildly perfumed and hauntingly seductive bouquet, boasting an intense array of wild strawberry, currants, waxy rose and licorice. There are depths of plush texture, dark and rich, yet with stimulating acidity to balance, and saturating mineral-tinged red fruits and spices that cascade across the palate. This leaves you with cheek-puckering tension, chiseled structure and tart red berry concentration that seems like it could go on for days. The 2013 is dense and youthfully poised, yet aching to explode. This is just a baby today, but the potential is off the charts. The Riserva is a special, single-barrel selection made by Alessandro Mori. While this was the first opportunity to taste the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna delle Grazie, the wine was originally released in 2019. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$943.29 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a wonderfully plush, warm Brunello loaded with radiant fruit. Flowers, licorice and leather develop in the glass, adding dimension to this opulent, expressive wine. The sheer depth of the fruit and the open, sweet bouquet completely cover the tannins, making this one of the most approachable wines of the vintage. This remains a rich, full-bodied Brunello capable of delivering plenty of enjoyment now and over the next handful of years at a minimum. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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SG$601.37 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)All you need is a few swirls of the glass to release the perfumed aromas of wild berry, forest floor, new leather and crushed herb. The palate shows precision and finesse, offering red cherry, cranberry, baking spice and tobacco set against taut refined tannins and bright acidity. It's still youthfully austere but will bloom with more bottle aging. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
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SG$2,255.21 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Yes, this wine is tannic. To begin with it seems austere and mineral. But then the substrate of black berry juice asserts itself. The fruits are fresh rather than sweet, combining with leather, spice and a presence of new wood. Typical of Montrose, it is hard to appreciate this young, with those tannins needing to open out. But wait 10 years. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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SG$1,187.88 |
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The Olivier Hillaire Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand 2013 hails from the revered vineyards of Rhône Valley in Southern France. Passionate winemaker Olivier Hillaire, known for his mastery of Grenache, crafted the 2013 vintage using hand-harvested grapes from his oldest vines, yielding limited but exceptional quality. Largely composed of Grenache grapes paired with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Counoise, this wine exhibits complexity and elegance. Upon opening the bottle, a heady bouquet of blackberries, flower petals, and warm spices erupts, teasing the forthcoming robust flavours. With each sip, the palette is greeted by deep notes of ripe fruit, complemented by earthy undertones and a velvety mouthfeel leading to a notably long finish. This charming vintage is expertly balanced, with a gentle acidity making it an impeccable pairing for a variety of dishes. The Olivier Hillaire Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand 2013 indeed artfully encapsulates the essence of its distinguished terroir. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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SG$1,028.37 |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$808.13 |
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Vinous (96)Deep red-ruby. Highly perfumed, mineral aromas of raspberry, red cherry, violet and iron. Wonderfully sappy but youthfully imploded in the mouth, this remarkably precise and well-delineated Brunello offers an extremely refined set of flinty red and black fruit herbal flavors. Finishes with a firm edge of tannins and very good floral and spicy lift. An outstanding, very pure and deep wine that really needs about a decade of patience. One of the Brunellos of the vintage. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$15,377.46 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2006 Pingus is a spectacular effort. A glass-staining saturated opaque purple, it delivers an other-worldly perfume of smoke, lavender, mineral, scorched earth, and an amalgam of kinky black fruits. Voluptuous on the palate in a measured way, it has superb balance, layered, complex flavors, ripe tannin that is entirely covered by the fruit, and a decade of aging potential. This monumental wine will evolve effortlessly for 10-15 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2036. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JS) |
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SG$288.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Frescobaldi’s Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries and slice plums with an almost peach undertone. Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating. Best after 2013. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (WE) |
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SG$759.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Review to be published soon. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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SG$1,450.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Deep red-ruby. Delicate aromas of flinty red cherry and herbs complicated by hints of mocha and lifted by a bright violet topnote. Dense, rich and concentrated but light on its feet, offering a very polished mouthfeel thanks to serious but noble tannins that nicely frame the refined, steely red fruit flavors. Finishes long and very elegant. Just like the 2013 Brunello Rennina, this also has 15% alcohol but is so well balanced that you can hardly tell (unlike with the Rennina). Knockout young Brunello from Gaja, one of the very best in memory. |
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Rhone | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$1,210.00 |
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Vinous (90+)(100% grenache from vines over 100 years of age in the Crau and Pignan climats Bright red. Rich cherry and blackberry aromas are complemented by black cardamom, fruitcake and minerals. Deeply concentrated, powerful dark berry flavors with slow-building smokiness. The minerals repeat on the finish, which is broad, chewy and impressively long. This baby needs a lot of cellar time. |
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Rhone | 14 | - |
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SG$837.00 |
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Regarded as a gem in the crown of French viticulture, the Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is a testament to the revered winemaking prowess of Domaine Grand Tinel. Sourced from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, this vintage is composed mostly of Grenache grapes, harvested exclusively from an established, old-vine plot named Alexis Establet. The grapes are handpicked, impeccably sorted, and meticulously vinified in traditional fashion, expressing the region's quintessential terroir. The wine showcases full-bodied, expressive nuances of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and hints of chocolate, effortlessly balancing power and elegance in harmony. The wine ageing takes place over 12 months in French oak barrels and uncovers a layered complexity that lingers on the palate. The Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, making it a discerning choice for enthusiasts of prestigious Rhône wines. |
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Rhone | 9 | - |
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SG$728.00 |
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Regarded as a gem in the crown of French viticulture, the Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is a testament to the revered winemaking prowess of Domaine Grand Tinel. Sourced from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, this vintage is composed mostly of Grenache grapes, harvested exclusively from an established, old-vine plot named Alexis Establet. The grapes are handpicked, impeccably sorted, and meticulously vinified in traditional fashion, expressing the region's quintessential terroir. The wine showcases full-bodied, expressive nuances of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and hints of chocolate, effortlessly balancing power and elegance in harmony. The wine ageing takes place over 12 months in French oak barrels and uncovers a layered complexity that lingers on the palate. The Grand Tinel Chateauneuf Du Pape Alexis Establet 2006 is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, making it a discerning choice for enthusiasts of prestigious Rhône wines. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - |
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SG$920.00 |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - |
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SG$816.00 |
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Rhone | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
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SG$2,650.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Apparently, there's no Les Celestins in 2013, which was a challenging vintage in the Southern Rhône. That said, the barrel we tasted of the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier was a bit light but elegant and silky in texture, with pomegranate-like red fruit and gentle spice. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$454.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright red. The intense note of violet on the nose is absolutely captivating and nicely lifts the aromas of sweet red cherry and aromatic oils. Then very rich, dense and juicy, conveying a seamless quality to its multilayered orchard fruit, spicy red berry and mineral flavors. The exhilarating finish echoes with lingering and repeating floral and mineral notes nicely extended by lipsmacking but harmonious acidity. Classic vintages such as the 2013 really showcase Il Marroneto’s magnificent terroir to its fullest capacity; in these vintages, talented Alessandro Mori produces sleek, refined Brunellos that are true benchmarks of Sangiovese in Montalcino. Very well done. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$665.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright red. The intense note of violet on the nose is absolutely captivating and nicely lifts the aromas of sweet red cherry and aromatic oils. Then very rich, dense and juicy, conveying a seamless quality to its multilayered orchard fruit, spicy red berry and mineral flavors. The exhilarating finish echoes with lingering and repeating floral and mineral notes nicely extended by lipsmacking but harmonious acidity. Classic vintages such as the 2013 really showcase Il Marroneto’s magnificent terroir to its fullest capacity; in these vintages, talented Alessandro Mori produces sleek, refined Brunellos that are true benchmarks of Sangiovese in Montalcino. Very well done. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$2,500.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Sangiovese-whisperer Alessandro Mori has delivered another superstar wine with the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie. The bouquet is detailed and fine with bright accents of fragrant red rose, red currant, cola, licorice, grilled herb and crushed white peppercorn. The bouquet is loose, light and buoyant, with a smooth and natural progression of building aromas. The mouthfeel, however, is direct, important and determined. It's that playful juxtaposition between the wine's soft side and its stern side that makes this such an interesting and sensational wine to drink. Only 5,993 bottles were produced, and that's the bad news. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$351.00 |
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Decanter (96)The harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September – whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid-palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the wine in good shape for the long haul. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$355.00 |
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Decanter (96)The harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September – whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid-palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the wine in good shape for the long haul. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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SG$1,160.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)One of the wines of the vintage is the Grenache-dominated 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Chaupin. Coming mostly from a cool terroir in the northeast corner of the appellation (just to the east of Beaucastel), this wine is vinified with a small portion of stems and aged mostly in foudre (one-third is in demi-muids). It has gorgeous Grenache flair in its black raspberry, garrigue, spring flower and licorice scented bouquet. This gives way to a medium to full-bodied, elegant, and layered 2013 that has more texture and sweet fruit than just about every other wine in the vintage. I'd drink it anytime over the coming 4-5 years, but it will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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SG$900.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)While the cuvée Chaupin comes mostly from sandy soils, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes comes more from the rolled pebble soils the region is famous for, and always shows the richer, more powerful profile imparted from these soils. Mostly foudre-aged Grenache, it incorporates 20% Mourvèdre and roughly 10% Syrah (slightly more Syrah in 2013) that’s raised all in barrel. Exhibiting a deep purple color, it offers fabulous dark berry fruits, licorice, Provençal herbs and earthy/stony minerality on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ripe and with impressive sweetness to its tannin, it's a fabulous wine that will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 91 (JS) |
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SG$1,115.00 |
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James Suckling (91)This is racy for a 2006 with plenty of tobacco, berries and hints of mushroom. Light, stylish earthy character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a pretty finish with lovely tension. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$440.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The same can be said about the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve and it offers incredible cassis, toasted bread, bouquet garni and earth aromas and flavors to go with full-bodied richness, incredible concentration and a seamless, thrillingly pure texture that’s hard to believe. It’s easily the greatest wine I’ve tasted from this vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$2,045.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The same can be said about the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve and it offers incredible cassis, toasted bread, bouquet garni and earth aromas and flavors to go with full-bodied richness, incredible concentration and a seamless, thrillingly pure texture that’s hard to believe. It’s easily the greatest wine I’ve tasted from this vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$1,015.00 |
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Vinous (97)Deep red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, strawberry, tea leaf and crushed stone are lifted by a lovely violet topnote. Bright, dense and juicy, this features lively, harmonious acidity extending the very precise, pure, multilayered flavors of red currant, sweet spices and red cherry on the long vibrant finish. A really beautiful wine. Bravi! Real Italian wine experts know that Le Chiuse owns vineyards in one of the best areas for Sangiovese in all of Montalcino; for example, it is from this area that Biondi-Santi sourced its Sangiovese grapes for many of its famous Brunello Riservas. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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SG$1,265.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is forward and ready to go, with plenty of kirsch, blackberry, garrigue and cured meat aromas and flavors all emerging from the glass. Full-bodied and nicely concentrated, it’s a classic, elegant and complex red that can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade or longer. As is common with a lot of 2006s, it has a traditional feel, yet offers solid fruit and texture. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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SG$459.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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SG$1,625.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna delle Grazie pulls you close and holds your attention with a wildly perfumed and hauntingly seductive bouquet, boasting an intense array of wild strawberry, currants, waxy rose and licorice. There are depths of plush texture, dark and rich, yet with stimulating acidity to balance, and saturating mineral-tinged red fruits and spices that cascade across the palate. This leaves you with cheek-puckering tension, chiseled structure and tart red berry concentration that seems like it could go on for days. The 2013 is dense and youthfully poised, yet aching to explode. This is just a baby today, but the potential is off the charts. The Riserva is a special, single-barrel selection made by Alessandro Mori. While this was the first opportunity to taste the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna delle Grazie, the wine was originally released in 2019. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$806.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a wonderfully plush, warm Brunello loaded with radiant fruit. Flowers, licorice and leather develop in the glass, adding dimension to this opulent, expressive wine. The sheer depth of the fruit and the open, sweet bouquet completely cover the tannins, making this one of the most approachable wines of the vintage. This remains a rich, full-bodied Brunello capable of delivering plenty of enjoyment now and over the next handful of years at a minimum. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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SG$524.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)All you need is a few swirls of the glass to release the perfumed aromas of wild berry, forest floor, new leather and crushed herb. The palate shows precision and finesse, offering red cherry, cranberry, baking spice and tobacco set against taut refined tannins and bright acidity. It's still youthfully austere but will bloom with more bottle aging. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
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SG$1,970.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Yes, this wine is tannic. To begin with it seems austere and mineral. But then the substrate of black berry juice asserts itself. The fruits are fresh rather than sweet, combining with leather, spice and a presence of new wood. Typical of Montrose, it is hard to appreciate this young, with those tannins needing to open out. But wait 10 years. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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SG$971.00 |
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The Olivier Hillaire Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand 2013 hails from the revered vineyards of Rhône Valley in Southern France. Passionate winemaker Olivier Hillaire, known for his mastery of Grenache, crafted the 2013 vintage using hand-harvested grapes from his oldest vines, yielding limited but exceptional quality. Largely composed of Grenache grapes paired with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Counoise, this wine exhibits complexity and elegance. Upon opening the bottle, a heady bouquet of blackberries, flower petals, and warm spices erupts, teasing the forthcoming robust flavours. With each sip, the palette is greeted by deep notes of ripe fruit, complemented by earthy undertones and a velvety mouthfeel leading to a notably long finish. This charming vintage is expertly balanced, with a gentle acidity making it an impeccable pairing for a variety of dishes. The Olivier Hillaire Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand 2013 indeed artfully encapsulates the essence of its distinguished terroir. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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SG$890.00 |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (VN) |
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SG$682.00 |
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Vinous (96)Deep red-ruby. Highly perfumed, mineral aromas of raspberry, red cherry, violet and iron. Wonderfully sappy but youthfully imploded in the mouth, this remarkably precise and well-delineated Brunello offers an extremely refined set of flinty red and black fruit herbal flavors. Finishes with a firm edge of tannins and very good floral and spicy lift. An outstanding, very pure and deep wine that really needs about a decade of patience. One of the Brunellos of the vintage. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$13,985.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2006 Pingus is a spectacular effort. A glass-staining saturated opaque purple, it delivers an other-worldly perfume of smoke, lavender, mineral, scorched earth, and an amalgam of kinky black fruits. Voluptuous on the palate in a measured way, it has superb balance, layered, complex flavors, ripe tannin that is entirely covered by the fruit, and a decade of aging potential. This monumental wine will evolve effortlessly for 10-15 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2036. |
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