French Wines

Today's wine world considers the wines of France as classics; where traditions, history and experience form the backbone of French winemaking. In spite of France's fame there are still gems and good value wines to be found.

France is home to most styles of wines, from the luxurious old bubbles of Champagne to the ultra powerful red wines of Medoc. Afterall, Bordeaux alone produced as much wine as the whole of Australia. Difference being France's refusal to waiver with the whims of fashion and consequently does not suffer from over-production.

We aim to scour France to bring you an ecclectic range of daily drinking wines and collectibles.

Bordeaux


1. Château Reynon rouge 2008

Tasting Notes:

Château Reynon is located in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. This good value red Bordeaux, with predominant Merlot in the blend, shows subtle aromas of blackcurrant and smoky naunces. First impression you get is its excellent balance, velvety tannins and good fresh red and black fruits. Drink now. WV

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WS89

Price: SGD 55
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2. Château Reynon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Tasting Notes:

Do you know that Sauvignon Blanc originated from France?! This is a refreshing and delicate Sauv Blanc. Fresh and subdued aromas of white peach, citrus and white flowers. Superb balance with focused and precise flavours consistent with the nose. GOLD award at Mondial 2010. An elegant expression of Sauvignon Blanc! WV

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RRP: SGD 50

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3. Cellier Yvecourt 2009

Tasting Notes:

We tasted many hundred wines to come up with only five great value 2009 Bordeaux during En-Primeur season. This is the first installment (and the cheapest) of our special pick. Within 2 months of release in Singapore, this wine receive the nod of approval from South East Asia's oldest wine competition (The Wine Review) and was voted "Best Wine Branded Bordeaux under $30". WV

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Professional Ratings:

WRCBEST

RRP: SGD 29

Special Price: SGD 24

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4. Chateau Doisy Daene (half bottle - 375ml) 2006

Tasting Notes:

Sweet wine from the Barsac appellation. Doisy Daene is a Second Cru Classé in 1855 classification. Concentrated, balanced and subtlety of the flavors. The Doisy-Daëne style is all about the expression of a great calcareous soil and the Dubourdieu family's tradition, the one of distinguished white wines, of crystal-like purity, combining power and freshness, in an infinite youth! Drink now till 2025. WV

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WA93

Price: SGD 65

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5. Chateau Doisy Daene sec (dry, 375ml) 2008

Tasting Notes:

Almost 100 % Sauvignon Blanc. The Grand Vin Sec de Doisy-Daëne is one of the best Vins Blancs Secs of Bordeaux. This dry white expresses in a different style all the distinctions and finesse of the exceptional terroir of Doisy Daëne. It possesses an unusual aromatic power, with grapefruit and white peach aromas and unleashes on the palate flavors of pear and spice. Delicious when young it also has great aging potential (5 to 10 years). Drink now till 2015. WV

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6. Château Haura (sweet, 500ml) 2007

Tasting Notes:

Château Haura is located on one of the best soil of the village of Illats, in the Graves region. This is a sweet wine from the Cérons Appellation. Sweet, unctuous and fresh when young or after aging for decades in cellars, Haura's wines seduce wine lovers of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Drink now till 2020.Superb value sweet wine! WV

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Professional Ratings:

JR17

RRP: SGD 50

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7. Château Reynon rouge 2009

Tasting Notes:

Merlot blend red Bordeaux by famous Professor of Oenology at Bordeaux University. 2009 was a great vintage. Fleshy and fruit laden. Balanced by big structure. Full bodied.

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RRP: SGD 60

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8. Château Reynon Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Tasting Notes:

Did you know that Sauvignon Blanc originated from France? Made by Denis Dubourdieu of Doisy Daene, this subtle and fruity sauv blanc is perfect for our Asian cuisine and palate. Not overly fruity. Juicy, elegant and fresh white fruits. Awarded The Local Nose Recommended Wine. Drink now.

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9. Clos Floridene blanc 2009

Tasting Notes:

Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend. Vines grown on great calcareous soils (limestone bedbrock): green-gold color, intense aroma with fruity notes of white peach, lemon, grapefruit, toasted and grilled nuances. Powerful and fresh flavors of fruit at its best, with the density and structure of a great white wine. Aging potential of at least 10 years. MUST BUY!! WV

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RRP: SGD 70

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10. Clos Floridene rouge 2008

Tasting Notes:

Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend. Grown on limestone bedrock. Rare for Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux. This makes this mid priced red Bordeaux much more elegant and silky in texture compared to the normal cabernet sauvignon based Bordeaux. Black-currant and wild strawberry aromas, with hints of mint, liquorice and smokiness. The good ripe fruits yet has freshness within and soft tannins. Drink now till 2018. WV

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11. Haut Condissas 2005

Tasting Notes:

This powerful and complex Prestige Micro Cuvée from the Médoc region is an award-winning wine – Silver medal at the Concours Mondial Brussels 2008. In the Grand Jury European blind tastings of Bordeaux classified growth, Haut Condissas consistently ranked ahead of many First Growths! WV (Oct 2010)

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Professional Ratings:

WA90

RRP: SGD 210

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12. La Clare (Cru Bourgeois, Medoc) 2002

Tasting Notes:

We finally found a Bordeaux that is perfectly timed for drinking. For anyone of you wondering what an aged Bordeaux tastes like, this 8 year old wine shows off all the secondary aromas expected of a Cru Bourgeois. Winner of Gold medal at the C.G.A. Paris 2004.

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RRP: SGD 80

Special Price: SGD 60

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13. Premius 2009

Tasting Notes:

Premius has won a long list of awards. Most recently its 2008 vintage won Silver medal at Concours du Mondial. For this 2009 vintage (a superb vintage for Bordeaux), it's bound to be better than the 2008! Don't miss out this good value Merlot blend. Good for parties with good friends or BBQ.

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RRP: SGD 39

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14. Rollan de By (Cru Bourgeois, Medoc) 2005

Tasting Notes:

This full-bodied and complex Red Bordeaux from the Médoc region is an award-winning wine – Silver medal at the International Japan Wine Challenge 2007. Highly concentrated with loads of black fruits. Decant for at least 2 hours before serving. Drink from 2013 to 2030. WV (Oct 2010)

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WA90

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Price: SGD 98
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15. Rollan de By (en magnum 1500ml) 2006

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Professional Ratings:

WA89

RRP: SGD 130

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16. Rose de Floridene 2011

Tasting Notes:

The Rosé de Floridène has a pale pink color; its powerful aroma evokes black-currant, passion fruit, and wild strawberry. Tasty, refreshing, this wine is delicious and irresistible. Perfect for weekend lunches and to start off BBQ in our warm climate! Drink now. WV

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RRP: SGD 35

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17. Tour Seran (Cru Bourgeois, Medoc) 2005

Tasting Notes:

This full-bodied and complex Red Bordeaux from the Médoc region is an award-winning wine – Gold medal at the Concours Mondial Brussels 2009. Oak and black fruits on the nose. Rather closed at this point in time. Tannins balanced by massive concentration of fruits. This is a blockbuster that would age superbly. Decant for at least 3 hours before attempting to drink it. Drink from 2015 to 2035. WV (Oct 2010)

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WA89-91

RRP: SGD 118

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Our Wines


Wine Tastings


9 March 2013 Cool Wines with Andreas Wickhoff MW and Annette Scarfe MW

22 February 2013 Winemaker's Dinner - Denis Dubourdieu Domaines

22 September 2012 Fresh Truffles Wine lunch with Chef Laurent Peugeot

1 August 2012 Bordeaux 2009 Wine Dinner at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante. Find out why 2009 vintage was great by tasting the 2nd wines of top chateaux!

19 April 2012 German Wine Dinner with Annika Strebel, German Wine Queen 2012 at Blu, Shangri-La Hotel. You will get to taste a range of German Rieslings as well as some fine German Pinot Noir including a Grand Cru! Don't miss your chance to wine and dine at Blu!

16 February 2012 Donnhoff Wine Dinner at Nadaman, Shangri-La Hotel. Find out why 90% of the Rieslings sold in Germany are dry Rieslings!Cornelius Donnhoff, the winemaker now will be hosting the dinner so don't miss out!Featuring 2009 and 2010 vintage.

12 January 2012 Bernhard Huber, Germany's top Pinot Noir producer is coming to town! Join us for an amazing wine dinner at Les Amis where we will be treated to his superb 2009 vintage.

10 December 2011 Champagne Pierre Peters Masterclass at Taberna Wine Bar

26 November 2011 German Riesling 2007 Vintage Blind Tasting Masterclass at Taberna Wine Bar

7 September 2011 Top German Pinot Noir with Joel Payne at Saint Julien

31 August 2011 Bordeaux 2000 Blind Tasting Wine Dinner

9 April 2011 Les Mesnil Grand Cru Champagne Masterclass @ Burghound in Asia - featuring Pierre Peters and Guy Charlemagne

9 April 2011 The Rise of Spatburgunder - German Pinot Noir, the equal of Burgundy@ Burghound in Asia Masterclass

24 February 2011 Kesselstatt Wine Dinner @ DB Bistro Moderne

27 October 2010 Bernhard Huber Wine Dinner @ Iggy's

17 August 2010 Roger Sabon Wine Dinner @ St. Pierre

24 June 2010 Bosch Wine Dinner with Chef Armin Leitgeb of Les Amis and Boon Heng of Wein & Vin

18 May 2010 Pierre Peters and Guy Charlemagne Dinner at Grand Hyatt Singapore

17 May 2010 Pierre Peters and Guy Charlemagne Launch Dinner at Kome Japanese Dining

15 April 2010 German Rieslings at Her Glass Slipper

6 Feb 2010 Dönnhoff Wine Lunch at Iggy's

10 Dec 2009 Kesselstatt Launch Tasting

Awards


2012 AMERICAN EXPRESS-TOWER CLUB Wine Awards
GOLD, Champagne category
- Pierre Peters Cuvee de Reserve Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs MV

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
BEST RIESLING
- Van Volxem Altenberg Alte Reben 2008

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
Top Riesling
- Donnhoff Tonschiefer Riesling Dry 2009

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
Top Other Varietal White
- Donnhoff Weissburgunder 'S' 2009

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
Top Southern Rhone
- Roger Sabon CdP 'Reserve' 2007

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
Top Bordeaux
- Rollan de By 2005

2011 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100
Top Pinot Noir
- Bernhard Huber Pinot Noir 2008 AND Barnhard Huber Alte Reben Spatburgunder 2004. Yes, Huber won 2 awards in this category!

Gault Millau German Wein Guide
BEST SPAETBURGUNDER (PINOT NOIR) OF THE YEAR 2011
- Bernhard Huber Schlossberg GG

2010 Wine Review Challenge, Singapore
BEST SOUTHERN RHONE UNDER $30
- Rhone by Roger Sabon 2008

2010 Wine Review Challenge, Singapore
BEST BORDEAUX UNDER $30
- Cellier Yvecourt 2009

2010 Wine Review Challenge, Singapore
BEST PINOT NOIR
- Bernhard Huber Malterdinger Spatburgunder 2008

2010 Wine Review Challenge, Singapore
BEST RIESLING
- Kesselstatt RK Riesling 2008

2010 Wine Review Challenge, Singapore
BEST CHAMPAGNE NV
- Pierre Peters Perle du Mesnil NV

2010 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 60 Festive Wines
Top Fortified Wine
- Guy Charlemagne Ratafia

2010 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 60 Festive Wines
Top Prestige Champagne
- Pierre Peters Cuvee Speciale 'Les Chetillons' 2000 and Guy Charlemagne Cuvee Mesnillesime 2002

2010 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 60 Festive Wines
10 of the BEST
(Sparkling)
- 2007 Kesselstatt Majorat Brut Riesling

2010 GOURMET & TRAVEL, THE PEAK Magazine Top 100 Wines
Best Sweet Wine
(SGD 150 and above)
- 1989 Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Beerenauslese

2009 WINE REVIEW CHALLENGE, SINGAPORE
Best Sparkling Wine - 2007 Kesselstatt Majorat Brut
Riesling Category Silver Award
- Kesselstatt RK Riesling
Riesling Category Bronze Award
- 2007 Kesselstatt Josephshofer Kabinett
- 2007 Kesselstatt Josephshofer Kabinett Feinherb
Sweet Wine Category Silver Award
- 1989 Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Beerenauslese

2009 WINE STYLE ASIA, SINGAPORE
Bronze Award
- 2007 Kesselstatt Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett
- 2007 Kesselstatt Josephshofer Riesling Spatlese
- 2001 Kesselstatt Josephshofer Riesling Auslese

Services


We also plan and manage special wine events.

Services we provide:

1) Wine Tasting events and Food & Wine Pairing

2) Wedding wines

3) Corporate Events & Gifts

For other enquiries, please Contact WV

 
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