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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Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Saint-Aubin Les Champlots 1er Cru has a much more open and airy bouquet with crushed rock and struck flint unfurling in the glass. The palate is taut and fresh with crisp acidity, a little more reduced than other crus but with a welcome spiciness that prolongs the finish. Give this a couple of years in bottle.保税价格￥ 6,595.00 -
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Experience the eminent Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets 2020, a splendid white Burgundy from the celebrated Côte d'Or region of France. Thierry Pillot, a renowned vintner renowned preserving four decades of winemaking heritage, meticulously crafts this wine. Its careful production in hand-harvested, small-batch oenology preserves the natural purity of Chardonnay, revealing beguilingly subtle citrus and stone fruit notes, layered with refined minerality and tempered acidity.
Savour the elegant ageing potential of one of Saint-Aubin's finest Premier Cru vineyards - Les Castets. This south-east-facing limestone-enriched terroir graces the Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets 2020 with its nuanced complexity and crisp, distinctive character. Its vinification in French oak barrels for twelve months graciously bestows depth and texture, rendering it a resplendent accompaniment to refined cuisines.
Indulge in Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets 2020 and experience a wine that eloquently encapsulates its timeless terroir's poise and intricacy.
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Unveiling the mastery of their craft, Thierry Pillot presents their exquisite masterpiece, the Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2020. Nestled in Burgundy, a region synonymous with wine greatness, this Chardonnay-driven white wine exemplifies Pillot's expert use of organic viticulture practices and Burgundy's limestone-rich soil. The 2020 harvest, benefiting from the year's favourable climatic conditions, offers a refined palette with an eloquent combination of fresh fruit, blossoming flowers, and a subtly chiselled minerality.
Exhibiting a brilliant golden hue, Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2020 encapsulates the vineyard's distinct terroir with invigorating and complex aromas, and an irresistible balance between acidity and richness. Expect a layered complexity of bright apple, pear notes paired with a millimetre-perfect acidity that lingers in a long, satisfying finish. Harmoniously matured in oak casks, this splendid wine represents Thierry Pillot's commitment to delivering the quintessential Burgundy Chardonnay experience, articulating purity, elegance, and nuanced depth in every sip.
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The Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2021 is an exquisite Burgundy gem, revered by oenophiles globally. Skilfully crafted by the illustrious Thierry Pillot, a wine maker renowned for meticulous vine cultivation and astute climate sensitivities, it originates in the prestigious Saint-Aubin region of France's heralded Burgundy area. This exceptional Chardonnay is produced using a rigorous native-fermentation process that rigorously eschews manufactured yeasts, to preserve innate grape characteristics.
The wine's dominant aromas comprise a seductive blend of green apples, white peaches, and fresh almonds. On the palate, the Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2021 delivers a precise minerality stemming from the chalky soils. The vibrancy of its fruit core is perfectly balanced by an invigorating acidity, ensuring an admirable tension and a lingering, elegant finish. True to its Burgundy heritage, this wine evinces the superb quality of an exceptional vintage year and perfectly encapsulates Thierry Pillot's adamantine dedication to viticulture.
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Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience presented by the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022, a distinctively refined Burgundy wine birthed in France's prime wine region. Steeped in rich tradition, this esteemed vineyard is managed by Thomas Morey, a tenth-generation winemaker renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship.
Characterised by a fruity bouquet with tantalising apple and citrus notes, the wines exude freshness, complemented by an underpinning hint of minerality, traceable to the limestone-clay soils of Saint Aubin's hillside vineyards. The gentle kiss of oak, bestows the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022 with delicate spice nuances, derived from a judicious 12-month maturation in oak barrels. Vivacity meets complexity in this vibrant Chardonnay, making it a stellar partner for white meat or seafood.
Capped off with an extended finish, each sip of the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022 invites you to revel in the fine lineage of Morey's winemaking prowess. A splendid addition to any discerning wine collection.
保税价格￥ 3,070.00
