Established in 2008, Domaine Berlancourt is one of the smallest Domaines in Burgundy which is located in Meursault. Adrien Berlancourt has been exposed to different wines since a very young age, and when he was just 20 years old in 2008, he already finished working at Etienne Sauzet and Domaine Trapet, then together with his father Pierre aimed to produce the most natural and high-quality Chardonnay. Pierre was a high-regarded sommelier, who is a very good friend with two of the Burgundy legends Jean-Francois Coche Dury and the ex-DRC winemaker Bernard Noblet. They visit the domaine twice a year to taste the wines and offer suggestions. Coche Dury even said that all of the wines from Domaine Berlancourt can be qualified as 1er...

With history dating back as far as the late 19th Century, Christophe Perrot-Minot took over the domaine from his father Henri in 1993, right after his 7 years of practice as a professional wine broker. The estate has holdings that came from his maternal grandfather Merme which explains the similarity of their holdings with Domaine Taupenot-Merme, and also from an acquisition of Domaine Pernin-Rossin in 2000. Their approach to viticulture is to give full respect to the terroir and nature, in which no chemical fertilizers or herbicides are used. With an amazing holding of old vines aged from 40 to 100 years old, the...

The Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs is made only in exceptional vintages and extremely small quantities. There are only seven vintages produced since 2000s and Vintage 2013 has impressed wine critics. Antonio Galloni called it “magnificent” and is “the most powerful, dense young Salon ever tasted”, James Suckling described it as “sophisticated… with a long textured image”. A comparison among recent vintages shows 2013 Salon Cuvee “S” Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs is a fantastic option for investment, or to collect a few in your cellar - 2013 Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut (OWC1)HK$8,200 per bottle , Limited quantities Market Information:Market Price: HK$10,166 per bottle99pts Antonio Galloni“The 2013 is the most powerful,...

Henri Giraud is a prestigious and the oldest Champagne house that is still owned by its founding family - the Giraud-Hémart family - who has farmed vines at Aÿ since 1625, and well known for producing rich, extensive and powerful wine. However, it is only since current head Claude Giraud took over that the wines have been released under the family name. The real treasure of Henri Giraud is their perpetual reserve, which dates back to 1990. This solera-type reserve is normally used to add richness and complexity to younger wines, in turn adding intensity and depth to Henri Giraud's other cuvées. The first release labeled PR...

A byword for luxury and exclusivity, Lafite is highly-sought after in any vintage. It is the most famous estate from the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Chateau Lafite also produces a second label - Carruades de Lafite which presumably to be able to enjoy in younger ages. More Merlot appears in the final blend to enhance the fruitiness of the wine. Given the tremendous raw materials, Carruades de Lafite remains a steal for connoisseurs who want to explore Chateau Lafite without breaking the bank. 1996 Lafite Rothschild received a 100-point from Robert Parker, who believed it is “The wine of the vintage”. Comparing it with the Chateau Lafite...