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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The Clement Pichon 2021 is an exemplification of viticulture expertise, manifested from the distinguished Médoc territory of Bordeaux, France. This splendid vintage maintains its tradition of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, emanating a wonderful interplay of black fruits and subtle spice.
The Clement Pichon 2021 undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ushering a perfect harmony of taste and structure. Subsequently, enduring 12 months of oak barrel ageing, the wine develops its quintessential complex character and depth.
Under the watchful eye of the esteemed Pichon family, who pride in their multi-century winemaking heritage, each bottle is meticulously crafted. The vineyards flourish in a marine climate, graced with deep gravel soils.
Graced with bouquet of blackcurrants and plums, layered with notes of sweet spice, the Clement Pichon 2021 encapsulates divine elegance and remarkable persistency. An unforgettable palette experience for the discerning wine lover.
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (87)
The 2017 Les Demoiselle Sociando-Mallet is a straightforward wine to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, menthol and licorice all open up in this hearty, easygoing second wine from Sociando-Mallet. The 2017 is attractive, even if it finishes a bit dry. Drink it over the next few years.保税价格￥ 1,635.00 -
The Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021 is a majestic wine, rich in history and craftsmanship. Produced in the heart of Bordeaux, on the Left Bank of the Gironde, this vintage testifies to the exceptional terroir of Saint-Julien. Crafted by the acclaimed Château Ducru-Beaucaillou whose expertise has been honed over 300 years, this wine manifests their relentless devotion to quality and innovation.
Being a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, the Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021 provides intense flavours with balanced tannins, boasting notes of ripe dark fruit, delicately accented by spicy nuances. It's aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, imparting a complex, refined character. A remarkable testament to its vintage and a collector's item, this wine exhibits the precision and consistency the estate is renowned for. Experience the excellence of French winemaking with Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021.
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Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2003 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc picked between September 10 and 24. It has a fragrant bouquet of well-defined black fruit mixed with fresh fig and a touch of canned prune, but as with the 2003 Sociando-Mallet, there is no sense of overripeness. The fleshy palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin and touches of prune, white pepper and sage. Missing some tension on the finish, but otherwise this is drinking well. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.保税价格￥ 3,760.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (87)
The 2011 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc picked between September 7 and 27. It has a simple, earthy bouquet that feels a bit dull compared to the excellent 2009 and 2010 vintages. The medium-bodied palate is nicely balanced, simple but focused, displaying fine tannin and tobacco-tinged black fruit on the rather short finish. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.保税价格￥ 4,140.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89)
The 2012 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc picked between September 28 and October 15. It has more definition and vivacity than the 2011, offering black fruit, tobacco and graphite notes; the Cabernet is clearly in the driver’s seat while Merlot gives directions. The ripe palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is perhaps the most modern in style of all the Cuvée Jean Gautreaus that I have tasted, yet there is panache here, and it feels long and tender in the mouth. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.保税价格￥ 4,055.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.保税价格￥ 4,130.00 -
Exuding elegance and subtlety, the La Closerie de Camensac 2005 is a sublime choice for discerning connoisseurs. An eye-catching offering from the renowned Haut-Médoc appellation, this Bordeaux malefic magnificently captures the essence of its terroir. Under the expert stewardship of Château de Camensac's vintners, this delightful vintage is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The choice of grapes imbues it with a complex, multi-layered character that unfolds wonderfully on the palate.
Matured for fifteen months in French oak barrels, the wine has a depth of flavour, integrating rich fruit and subtle spice notes. The producer's attentive viticultural practices ensure this wine is a true expression of its vintage, reflecting the climatic oddities and distinctive characteristics of the 2005 harvest. An embodiment of finesse and balance, La Closerie de Camensac 2005 is a gratifying exploration of Medoc's generous varietals and its microclimate idiosyncrasies.
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Wine Advocate (88)
The 1978 La Lagune remains deep in color, with no sign of maturity. The expansive bouquet suggests roasted nuts, plums, and fresh new oak. On the palate, the wine is tannic, but lush and silky, with oodles of fruit present. It has been slow to evolve, and at its age, still tastes young and vigorous. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 12/89.保税价格￥ 3,195.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
Unquestionably the greatest La Lagune until the 2005 was conceived, the 1982 exhibits a dense ruby/purple-tinged color along with a big, sweet bouquet of black cherries, licorice, smoky toast, and forest floor, a plush, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and sweet tannin. It is close to full maturity, and should keep for another decade. Release price: ($65.00/case)保税价格￥ 11,625.00 -
Wine Spectator (95)
A wine to linger over. The aromas are opulent with new oak and ripe fruit; a rich, concentrated palate offers cherry, current, cedar and licorice flavors. It's full-bodied yet graceful, beautifully structured and seamless, with a long fruity finish. Give it until 1996 to develop.--The Bordeaux 50. 25,000 cases made.保税价格￥ 2,865.00 -
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.保税价格￥ 6,110.00 -
James Suckling (96)
This shows an enchanting nose of roses, violets and other flowers. It's also fruity but very subtle. A full-body, super-structured red with an excellent backbone of ripe yet firm tannins. Goes on for minutes. Don’t touch for five or six years. Try in 2019.保税价格￥ 7,650.00 -
Decanter (94)
The nose is both direct and exotic with Asian spices, then an almost Mediterranean richness of flavour and La Lagune’s seductively smooth texture. An exciting wine; a real classic.保税价格￥ 5,960.00 -
Decanter (93)
Now certified organic, and converting to biodynamics from this year. It displays a confident weight to the damson fruits that are hugely elegant and well placed. A little closed when tasted on two occasions, and the high Petit Verdot content of this wine is no doubt contributing to its slight austerity at this stage, but it also brings that beautifully welcome whoosh of black fruit spicing. Very good quality, elegant and long-ageing, just a dash below the exceptional 2015.保税价格￥ 6,010.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2017 La Lagune is powerful and dense, but also a bit rough around the edges. Tobacco, game, licorice, smoke and dried flowers along with big, coarse tannins give the 2017 its decidedly hearty feel. Even so, there is quite a bit of complexity and plenty of personality. The 2017 is not exactly finessed, but it has a lot going on. The 2017 needs time to come together, but it is promising, that is for sure.保税价格￥ 3,145.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2019 La Lagune offers exquisite transparency on the nose - one of the most terroir-expressive Pessac-Léognan wines this vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, taut and fresh, quite saline with a very integrated and poised finish that lingers in the mouth. Wonderful - could this be the best La Lagune in years? Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.保税价格￥ 2,110.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
A firm, polished red with tight, focused tannins that flow across the palate. It’s medium-to full-bodied with good length and a gorgeous finish. From organically grown grapes.保税价格￥ 2,930.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
A firm, polished red with tight, focused tannins that flow across the palate. It’s medium-to full-bodied with good length and a gorgeous finish. From organically grown grapes.保税价格￥ 2,825.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023James Suckling (94-95)
A subtle yet plush La Lagune with black olives, blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnut. Medium body with fine, polished tannins and a savory finish. There's a crunchy feel to it and it’s layered and deep at the end. 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% merlot. No petit verdot.保税价格￥ 9,096.61 -
Wine Advocate (91)
A breakthrough effort as well as a sleeper of the vintage, La Tour Carnet (50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot) has been completely resurrected under the dynamic leadership of its visionary proprietor Bernard Magrez. He has turned out a dense ruby/purple-colored 2001 displaying gorgeous aromas of lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, smoke, spice box, and flowers. Supple tannin, medium to full body, terrific fruit extraction, and admirable texture as well as purity suggest this noteworthy achievement will drink well between 2006-2016. The 2000 was very good, but 2001 is even better, signaling a return of form to this long forgotten classified growth.保税价格￥ 3,675.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
A dense, flavorful red with blackberry and black-olive character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Chewy and solid. Better than the 2018?保税价格￥ 2,515.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
Blackberry, blackcurrant and some licorice aromas follow through to a medium body with a nice center palate and fine, focused tannins.保税价格￥ 3,825.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
Blackberry, blackcurrant and some licorice aromas follow through to a medium body with a nice center palate and fine, focused tannins.保税价格￥ 2,060.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)
The 2021 La Tour Carnet is another gorgeous wine in this range from Bernard Magrez. Deeply pitched spice notes meld into a core of red plum/cherry fruit, followed by brighter, high-toned floral accents that add lift. La Tour Carnet has a track record of aging quite well. I suspect that will be the case here as well. La Tour Carnet remains one of the most under the radar wines in all of Bordeaux. Tasted four times.保税价格￥ 2,145.00 -
Wine Spectator (93)
This richly structured wine manages to maintain balance and plenty of black-fruit acidity. Showing a firm texture that will soften, it's a blend of equal parts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with just a touch of Petit Verdot. The wine needs to age further, so drink from 2022.保税价格￥ 1,295.00 -
James Suckling (94)
A chewy, linear 2018 with very attractive blackberry, chocolate and wet-earth character. Some mushrooms, too. It’s full-bodied, very tight and tannic, yet polished and creamy-textured. Flavorful finish. Very typically Medoc. Needs three years to soften. Try after 2024.保税价格￥ 1,075.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019James Suckling (93-94)
This is a medium-to full-bodied red with berry and tile character to the ripe, creamy tannins that are fine-grained and long at the finish. Seriously crafted.保税价格￥ 770.00
