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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Burghound (96)
Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time.保税价格￥ 4,310.00 -
Burghound (96)
Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time.保税价格￥ 9,820.00 -
Burghound (96)
Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time.保税价格￥ 18,850.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
In 2021 the Boillot Corton-Charlemagne is all from Aloxe and not the three communes. Mid lemon yellow. The nose has some style, flesh and floral and potentially stony. More wood is showing at the back but there is so much wine still to come out. Lemon juice intensity at the back. Very long again Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2022保税价格￥ 9,320.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.保税价格￥ 16,810.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.保税价格￥ 8,545.00 -
Immerse yourself in the transcendent brilliance of Jacob Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021, a pinnacle of viticulture hailing from the legendary Corton-Charlemagne vineyard in Burgundy, France. This exquisite Chardonnay is meticulously crafted by the distinguished producer, Jacob. With hand-selected grapes nurtured in limestone-rich and marl soil, each sip is a testament to traditional wine-making techniques coupled with innovative precision. Renowned for its riveting complexity and powerful longevity, this Grand Cru exhibits alluring aromas of ripe pears, quince, and nuanced notes of almonds nuanced by a flutter of smoky minerality. On the palate, its captivating energy and well-nurtured richness are wrapped in a pure mineral structure, exuding a sublime finish that lingers long. The Jacob Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is the epitome of Jacob's exquisite craftsmanship and the Grand Cru vineyard's unoaked expression, offering a wine-drinking experience that stimulates and satisfies the discerning palette.
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94)
(in barrel) Bright yellow. Lemon, lime, menthol and mint on the nose. Dense and sappy, with pungent minerality and captivating sugar/acid cut. Finishes with a strong flavor of crushed stone. Offers terrific potential.保税价格￥ 23,200.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
(these were the last chardonnay vines harvested in 2010): Very pale yellow with a green tinge. Brilliantly pure, high-pitched aromas of chalk, lime blossom, peppermint, spearmint, white pepper, anise and wild herbs. Delicate on entry, then saline, dry and rich in the middle, with outstanding cut and precision to its flavors of crushed rock, spices and truffle lifted by mint oils. Classic east-facing Corton-Charlemagne from marne blanche soil in Ladoix. For all its energy, this wine already boasts a remarkably silky texture. The palate-staining finish leaves the salivary glands humming.保税价格￥ 12,760.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
(harvested on September 12, with potential alcohol of 12.8%; from an east-facing, cool site at the top of the hill, just under the trees, where phenolic maturity usually comes before sugar ripeness): Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pungent, raw aromas of crushed stone, pepper, truffle and earth: very white soil in character. The impression of rawness continues on the tight, leanish palate, which offers pure flavors of crushed stone, pepper and saline minerality. With less stuffing here than the Montrachet, this penetrating, soil-driven wine comes across as austere. But its lingering perfume suggests that it will reward extended cellaring.保税价格￥ 19,035.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
(harvested last among the whites, on September 29; no frost here): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Highly distinctive aromas of lime, powdered stone, mint, pine needles and white pepper; fruit is the least of it! A seriously concentrated wine of terroir, showing lovely powdered-stone lift to its flavors of menthol, chalk, brown bread and fresh mushroom. Saline, tightly wound wine with lovely clarity and inner-mouth tension; quite dry but plenty ripe. The salty, tactile finish saturates the palate and leaves the taste buds quivering. Very Corton-Charlemagne! (12.6% without chaptalization)保税价格￥ 9,785.00 -
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Tim Atkin MW (95)
These old vines sit up against the woods on the Ladoix side, so this is typically later in the succession of picking dates chez Prieur. It's hard to find Corton this delectable and charming, especially so young. The vintage shines through beautifully here. The wine blazes with pure yellow fruits, oyster shell and puff pastry. Its delicious, robust core is nicely defined by bracing acidity. 2023-38保税价格￥ 18,960.00 -
Savour the exquisite JC Guyaux Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021, a magnificent jewel from the prestigious Burgundy region in France. This grandiose white wine is crafted with meticulous care by the eminent JC Guyaux Winery. The vineyard, planted on a splendid marl-chalk slope, bestows a unique mineral-centric character to the wine.
Following strict traditional methods, the grapes are harvested by hand, ensuring only the finest bunches are chosen. The fermentation is naturally induced, in French oak barrels, instilling a nuanced complexity to the wine's profile.
The JC Guyaux Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 glows with a mesmerising golden hue. On the palate, notes of ripe orchard fruits, toasted almonds, and vanilla layer beautifully. Its exuberant floral bouquet is an aromatic indulgence. A mature, full-bodied wine, it exhibits a vibrant acidity, balanced by a smooth, elegant finish. The JC Guyaux Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 is, indeed, a timeless example of exceptional winemaking.
保税价格￥ 4,760.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2016 Corton Charlemagne came from a one-year-old barrel (there will also be a new and two-year-old barrel). It has a straightforward, brioche-tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass, with hints of peaches and cream, later gooseberry tart. The palate is well balanced, honeyed in texture with notes of dried apricot, frangipane and a hint of honey. It does not quite deliver the length, but this is undoubtedly a well crafted Corton-Charlemagne from Jean-Michel that will give immense pleasure over the next 10 to 15 years.保税价格￥ 8,925.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from Charlemagne and the Pernand side of the hill, comprises two barrels from the domaine and three barrels from two other sources. It comes across surprisingly closed on the nose. Maybe just going through a dumb phase of élevage? The palate is medium-bodied and much more expressive, gorgeous yellow plum and pithy/peachy notes with a caressing finish. Once the aromatics awaken, this should be a very seductive "CC".保税价格￥ 7,525.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Very pale colour and where is the bouquet? Here it comes now, slowly. More generous in the mouth with a slight creamy edge, backed by a few stones. It is certainly a good wine, but without the extra drive of the very best in this cellar. Tasted: October 2021保税价格￥ 10,395.00 -
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Vinous (92)
From purchased grapes from three different suppliers, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet with hints of hazelnut and apple blossom. The palate is well balanced with a saline entry and very good weight. The persistent marmalade-tinged finish has a satisfying saline aftertaste. Excellent.保税价格￥ 28,885.00 -
Decanter (95)
The east-facing climat of Les Languettes supplies all the fruit for this domaine white from Joseph Drouhin, so this is not an over powerful Corton-Charlemagne. Instead, it's built around a core of freshness and minerality with coiled, underlying concentration and stylish, scented 30% new wood. Racy and refined with some (skin) tannic grip.保税价格￥ 8,225.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was a small yield this year, with just three barrels produced instead of the usual six. It has an understated bouquet of light dandelion and patisserie aromas. The well-balanced palate displays fine delineation and a tang of marmalade toward the finish. This is a nicely composed Corton-Charlemagne, though I wager it will be best consumed within its first decade.保税价格￥ 8,065.00 -
The Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee du Kalimeris 2020 is the prestige cuvée from the eponymous estate nestled in Burgundy's Morey-Saint-Denis. As an outstanding representation of the region’s terroir, this white wine expresses Ponsot's commitment to old vines, wild yeasts, and minimal intervention winemaking. Its opulence cascades from the glass, delivering aromas of ripe apples and white flowers underpinned by citrus zest and mineral undertones. The whole-cluster fermentation in oak casks crafts a textured structure with each sip, culminating in a persistent finish. Distilled from select plots on the esteemed Corton hill, this Grand Cru is made with 100% Chardonnay grapes cultivating a profound expression of place. Careful ageing in neutral oak broadens its complexity and depth. In its youth, the Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee du Kalimeris 2020 is fiercely expressive, and over time, it promises a graceful evolution.
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As a sumptuous testament to French viticulture, the Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee du Kalimeris 2021 is a versatile and distinguished vintage. Created by the renowned Laurent Ponsot, this Burgundy wine exemplifies the distinct terroir of Corton-Charlemagne vineyards.
Its making involves meticulous fermentation in large oak barrels, adhering to centuries-old traditions. The selection of 100% Chardonnay grapes ensures a distinct flavour profile. On the palate, it unveils complex notes of citrus, buttery brioche, and an excellent mineral finish.
Amplified by restrained oaking, the inherent crispness of this wine is respected, envisaging a delightful drinking experience. Impeccably balanced, the Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee du Kalimeris 2021 bears the signature articulate finesse of Laurent Ponsot's wines. Enjoy the exquisite sophistication of this Grand Cru, a true manifestation of the hallowed terroir of Burgundy, and a treasure for the discerning oenophile.
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保税价格￥ 93,975.00
