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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,893.69 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Very pretty licorice and mineral aromas. Hints of flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with sweet and silky tannins. Lovely chocolate character. Racy and modern for Cheval-Blanc. Not the 1998, but very fine indeed. Seductive juice. Long and beautiful. Score range: 95-100 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$7,154.54 |
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Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy l'Altro Moscato 2003 is an exquisite Piedmont product by the renowned Marchesi di Gresy estate. Seated in the Langhe and Monferrato zones, the estate cultivates excellence under the guidance of premier winemaker, Alberto di Gresy. Using a blend of modern and traditional techniques, this 2003 vintage emanates a balanced taste profile. This Moscato Bianco grape expression is a blend of exuberance and subtlety. Harvested from 35-year-old vines, it underwent cool fermentation to maintain its inherent aromatic qualities. It exhibits crystal clarity with enchanting straw yellow reflections. Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy l'Altro Moscato 2003 delights the senses with enchanting citrus and floral aromas, beautifully balanced by the fresh acidity and lingering sweetness, typical of fine Moscato. A marvellous testament to the winemaker's skill, the l'Altro Moscato 2003 is best appreciated when young but could equally please with age, demonstrating the depth and complexity of Italian Moscato wines. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,361.94 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This magnificent wine, which is just beginning to come into full maturity, boasts an inky/purple color as well as copious notes of blackberries, licorice, violets, and a striking chalky minerality. Full-bodied, voluptuously textured and stunningly pure, this great Bordeaux is one of the vintage’s superstars. The finish lasts 40-45 seconds in this majestic, multidimensional St. Emilion. It should continue to drink well for 10-15 years, but why wait? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,544.44 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)Good full red. Strawberry, mocha, earth and roasted oak on the nose. Surprisingly fresh and juicy in the mouth for the vintage, with lively fruit flavors that linger nicely on the aftertaste. This shows much less baby fat in bottle than it did from barrel last year, but more shape. The tannins are firm but not dry. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$560.15 |
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Delight your senses with the rare Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2003, a superb manifestation of the Foucault brothers' meticulous winemaking. This red wine is lovingly nurtured in the Loire Valley vineyards, a region esteemed for its distinctive terroir. Cultivated with strict biodynamic principles, the Cabernet Franc grapes are handpicked at their pinnacle of maturity, ensuring a full-bodied experience. Following a traditional vinification process, the wine matures in oak barrels for up to two years. The result? A vintage of extraordinary complexity and depth; a union of invigorating freshness and desirably smooth tannins. Swirl your glass to release a melody of dense black and red fruit aromas, understated with hints of earthy, smokey tones. The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2003 is more than a wine - it's a sensorial homage to the Foucault heritage, confirming their status as doyens of authentic French winemaking. A bottle promises an unparalleled tasting journey, making it an invaluable addition to any discerning collector's cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,030.62 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,708.04 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$38,113.08 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$26,998.86 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Piedmont | 2 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,269.20 |
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Vinous (94)Menthol, pine, sweet tobacco and incense are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2003 Barolo Sorì Ginestra. Deep, pungent and beautifully expressive, the 2003 has developed very well. The Ginestra has more fruit intensity than the Vigna del Gris, but also correspondingly higher tannin. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,321.32 |
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Vinous (90)Moderately saturated ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of blueberry, licorice, chocolate, leather and smoky, cedary oak; slightly liqueur-like. Then supple and sweet in the mouth but a bit youthfully disjointed and not quite as fine-grained as the '04 version, which Corison notes was less affected by heat spikes. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins and notes of chocolate and leather. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,500.99 |
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James Suckling (98)A dense and powerful wine as always with very ripe fruit yet an underlying freshness and complexity with tobacco, dried fruit and fresh spices such as lemon grass and Thai basil. Layered and long. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$20,360.01 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Fresh red fruits and spices are found in the nose of the 2003 Bonnes Mares. Packed with cherries and raspberries, this medium-bodied wine is delightfully expressive, pure, and focused. Armed with outstanding depth of fruit, its forward character lingers in its ripe, angle-free finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,872.63 |
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James Suckling (98)A massive Yquem, this has a dense palate that is almost chewy like a red. Full and very sweet, with notes of dried apricot, pineapple, and papaya on the palate. Long, with a vanilla-coconut tart finish. What a wine, voluptuous, sexy, and luscious. 147 grams of RS. Pull the cork after 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,327.19 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright, deep red. Enticing, nuanced aromas of black raspberry, mocha, game, iron and animal fur. Suave and silky, with nicely integrated acidity framing the sappy red fruit and torrefaction flavors. This shows lovely inner-mouth perfume and noteworthy complexity. Finishes with big, broad tannins and lingering red fruits. But does it have the classic thrust of great Chambertin? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,266.98 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)Red-ruby. Reticent nose hints at coffee and sweet oak. Locked up tight today and revealing very little personality. I don't get a lot of sweetness here. Finishes with noteworthy persistence but today the tannins dominate. Seems clearly less successful than the Champeaux. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,776.43 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Pale greyish salmon pink. Quite a bit of Pinot nectar on the nose. Very straightforward. Tight and a tiny bit phenolic on the end – a bit like the 2005. Maybe not quite as beautifully integrated as the 2005. Slightly sweet. |
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Champagne | 3 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,126.24 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,738.28 |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,558.43 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,541.96 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$28,146.15 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$44,952.41 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$21,818.70 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries emanate from the 2003 Richebourg. Full-bodied, deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, firm and displays the firmest structure of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti’s 2003s. Soy sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits are found in its focused, audacious personality. Its impressively persistent finish is studded with highly present tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$152,268.36 |
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Vinous (97+)($3120) Good red-ruby. Knockout nose of black raspberry, tobacco and flowers; vibrant for 2003. Then dense, creamy and seamless yet almost shockingly vibrant, with outstanding balance and an impression of firm acids. In fact, this is the highest in acidity of these 2003s, with a pH of 3.5 (the rest are between 3.6 and 3.65, according to Villaine). The mounting finish goes on and on. Great wine, perhaps monumental. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,452.93 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (92)(34% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 33% cabernet franc; 30.1 g/l dry extract; 13.2% alcohol): Dark red with a garnet rim. Very sexy, inviting aromas of ripe red cherry, rose petal, mint, cinnamon and white pepper; this has to be one of the freshest, least overripe noses of all 2003 Bordeaux. Then remarkably vibrant and pure on the palate, with cabernet franc-dominated flavors of strawberry, violet, and cocoa complicated by a delicate white pepper nuance. The tannins are smooth and the finish long and suave. An alluring, supple wine with impeccable balance--and an unbelievable result in the furnace-like conditions of 2003. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,288.35 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Pepe’s 2003 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a bomb. Tar, leather, scorched earth and black fruit emerge from this dark, imposing Montepulciano. The wine comes together beautifully in the glass, as the aromas and flavors gain breadth and dimension. Despite the rich style, there is nothing excessive or over-ripe here, just exceptional balance of ripe fruit as captured by a traditional approach to vinification. A final blast of tar informs the long finish. Pepe fans will flip over the 2003, but readers who prefer subtlety over power will want to cellar this for a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to melt away. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$33,936.98 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good deep red-ruby. Complex aromas of red berry liqueur, minerals, coffee, cocoa and spices. Fat, dense and deep, with a captivating sweetness verging on confectionery. Finishes with superb length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$36,678.33 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
Inc. GST
SG$70,157.68 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$7,135.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Very pretty licorice and mineral aromas. Hints of flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with sweet and silky tannins. Lovely chocolate character. Racy and modern for Cheval-Blanc. Not the 1998, but very fine indeed. Seductive juice. Long and beautiful. Score range: 95-100 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$6,445.00 |
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Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy l'Altro Moscato 2003 is an exquisite Piedmont product by the renowned Marchesi di Gresy estate. Seated in the Langhe and Monferrato zones, the estate cultivates excellence under the guidance of premier winemaker, Alberto di Gresy. Using a blend of modern and traditional techniques, this 2003 vintage emanates a balanced taste profile. This Moscato Bianco grape expression is a blend of exuberance and subtlety. Harvested from 35-year-old vines, it underwent cool fermentation to maintain its inherent aromatic qualities. It exhibits crystal clarity with enchanting straw yellow reflections. Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy l'Altro Moscato 2003 delights the senses with enchanting citrus and floral aromas, beautifully balanced by the fresh acidity and lingering sweetness, typical of fine Moscato. A marvellous testament to the winemaker's skill, the l'Altro Moscato 2003 is best appreciated when young but could equally please with age, demonstrating the depth and complexity of Italian Moscato wines. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,060.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)This magnificent wine, which is just beginning to come into full maturity, boasts an inky/purple color as well as copious notes of blackberries, licorice, violets, and a striking chalky minerality. Full-bodied, voluptuously textured and stunningly pure, this great Bordeaux is one of the vintage’s superstars. The finish lasts 40-45 seconds in this majestic, multidimensional St. Emilion. It should continue to drink well for 10-15 years, but why wait? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$1,310.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)Good full red. Strawberry, mocha, earth and roasted oak on the nose. Surprisingly fresh and juicy in the mouth for the vintage, with lively fruit flavors that linger nicely on the aftertaste. This shows much less baby fat in bottle than it did from barrel last year, but more shape. The tannins are firm but not dry. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$504.00 |
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Delight your senses with the rare Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2003, a superb manifestation of the Foucault brothers' meticulous winemaking. This red wine is lovingly nurtured in the Loire Valley vineyards, a region esteemed for its distinctive terroir. Cultivated with strict biodynamic principles, the Cabernet Franc grapes are handpicked at their pinnacle of maturity, ensuring a full-bodied experience. Following a traditional vinification process, the wine matures in oak barrels for up to two years. The result? A vintage of extraordinary complexity and depth; a union of invigorating freshness and desirably smooth tannins. Swirl your glass to release a melody of dense black and red fruit aromas, understated with hints of earthy, smokey tones. The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2003 is more than a wine - it's a sensorial homage to the Foucault heritage, confirming their status as doyens of authentic French winemaking. A bottle promises an unparalleled tasting journey, making it an invaluable addition to any discerning collector's cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,680.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$5,210.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$34,860.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$24,690.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Piedmont | 2 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,105.00 |
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Vinous (94)Menthol, pine, sweet tobacco and incense are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2003 Barolo Sorì Ginestra. Deep, pungent and beautifully expressive, the 2003 has developed very well. The Ginestra has more fruit intensity than the Vigna del Gris, but also correspondingly higher tannin. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,075.00 |
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Vinous (90)Moderately saturated ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of blueberry, licorice, chocolate, leather and smoky, cedary oak; slightly liqueur-like. Then supple and sweet in the mouth but a bit youthfully disjointed and not quite as fine-grained as the '04 version, which Corison notes was less affected by heat spikes. Finishes with firm, dusty tannins and notes of chocolate and leather. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$3,105.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A dense and powerful wine as always with very ripe fruit yet an underlying freshness and complexity with tobacco, dried fruit and fresh spices such as lemon grass and Thai basil. Layered and long. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$18,670.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Fresh red fruits and spices are found in the nose of the 2003 Bonnes Mares. Packed with cherries and raspberries, this medium-bodied wine is delightfully expressive, pure, and focused. Armed with outstanding depth of fruit, its forward character lingers in its ripe, angle-free finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$2,580.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A massive Yquem, this has a dense palate that is almost chewy like a red. Full and very sweet, with notes of dried apricot, pineapple, and papaya on the palate. Long, with a vanilla-coconut tart finish. What a wine, voluptuous, sexy, and luscious. 147 grams of RS. Pull the cork after 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$3,960.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright, deep red. Enticing, nuanced aromas of black raspberry, mocha, game, iron and animal fur. Suave and silky, with nicely integrated acidity framing the sappy red fruit and torrefaction flavors. This shows lovely inner-mouth perfume and noteworthy complexity. Finishes with big, broad tannins and lingering red fruits. But does it have the classic thrust of great Chambertin? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$2,060.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)Red-ruby. Reticent nose hints at coffee and sweet oak. Locked up tight today and revealing very little personality. I don't get a lot of sweetness here. Finishes with noteworthy persistence but today the tannins dominate. Seems clearly less successful than the Champeaux. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,605.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Pale greyish salmon pink. Quite a bit of Pinot nectar on the nose. Very straightforward. Tight and a tiny bit phenolic on the end – a bit like the 2005. Maybe not quite as beautifully integrated as the 2005. Slightly sweet. |
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Champagne | 3 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,025.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,570.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,405.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$3,200.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a very thick, dense DP with layers of ripe fruit. Dried apple, pineapple and pie crust with some nougat undertones. Dense and layered with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Umami undertone. This has the highest percentage of pinot noir ever. 15 years on the lees in bottle. 62% pinot noir and 38% chardonnay. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$25,805.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$41,215.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$20,000.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries emanate from the 2003 Richebourg. Full-bodied, deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, firm and displays the firmest structure of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti’s 2003s. Soy sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits are found in its focused, audacious personality. Its impressively persistent finish is studded with highly present tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$139,670.00 |
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Vinous (97+)($3120) Good red-ruby. Knockout nose of black raspberry, tobacco and flowers; vibrant for 2003. Then dense, creamy and seamless yet almost shockingly vibrant, with outstanding balance and an impression of firm acids. In fact, this is the highest in acidity of these 2003s, with a pH of 3.5 (the rest are between 3.6 and 3.65, according to Villaine). The mounting finish goes on and on. Great wine, perhaps monumental. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
SG$1,230.00 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (92)(34% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot and 33% cabernet franc; 30.1 g/l dry extract; 13.2% alcohol): Dark red with a garnet rim. Very sexy, inviting aromas of ripe red cherry, rose petal, mint, cinnamon and white pepper; this has to be one of the freshest, least overripe noses of all 2003 Bordeaux. Then remarkably vibrant and pure on the palate, with cabernet franc-dominated flavors of strawberry, violet, and cocoa complicated by a delicate white pepper nuance. The tannins are smooth and the finish long and suave. An alluring, supple wine with impeccable balance--and an unbelievable result in the furnace-like conditions of 2003. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,040.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Pepe’s 2003 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a bomb. Tar, leather, scorched earth and black fruit emerge from this dark, imposing Montepulciano. The wine comes together beautifully in the glass, as the aromas and flavors gain breadth and dimension. Despite the rich style, there is nothing excessive or over-ripe here, just exceptional balance of ripe fruit as captured by a traditional approach to vinification. A final blast of tar informs the long finish. Pepe fans will flip over the 2003, but readers who prefer subtlety over power will want to cellar this for a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to melt away. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$31,020.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good deep red-ruby. Complex aromas of red berry liqueur, minerals, coffee, cocoa and spices. Fat, dense and deep, with a captivating sweetness verging on confectionery. Finishes with superb length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$33,535.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
In Bond
SG$64,250.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |