Moulin a Vent, France

Wine: Moulin a Vent

Producer: Moulin a Vent

Region: Beaujolais

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Gamay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: B

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 73

Pairs well with: pork dishes

Notes:

 A lovely nose with leather, red and black fruits.

On the palate you may find chewing gum, red fruits and a bit too much of alcoholic feeling.

Good paired with pork dishes

Chateau des Capitans, France

Wine: Chateau des Capitans

Producer: Ch des Capitans

Region: Julienas

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: A

Supplier: Warehouse                                                                              

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 72

Pairs well with: BBQ food

Notes:

A wine with an aromatic nose and lots of red fruit.

On the nose is a bit too acidic, and may benefit from lying down for a while.

Pair with BBQ food

Occultum Lapidem, Cotes du Rousillion, France

Wine: Occultum Lapidem

Producer: M Chapoutier

Region: C du Roussillion

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: A

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 90

Pairs well with: Good paired with mature cheeses, lamb and game casseroles.

Notes:

This is a beautiful wine!

The nose brings an explosion of black and red fruits, compote and jam.

As for the palate, it mostly replicates the nose, being velvety and delivering a great length.

Good paired with mature cheeses, lamb and game casseroles.

Chateau de Valois, Bordeaux. France

Wine: Chateau de Valois

Producer: Chateau de Valois

Region: Bordeaux

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2010

Grape: Blend

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 83/100

Pairs well with: Good on its own, and paired with roast chicken, beef steak, and mild cheeses.

Notes:

This Pomerol wine delivers a nose full of ripe red and black fruits, with leather and hints of vanilla.

On the mouth is very smooth, rounded and good length, matching the nose.

Good on its own, and paired with roast chicken, beef steak, and mild cheeses.

Bourgogne Aligote, France

Wine: Bourgogne Aligote

Producer: Joseph Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Colour: White

Year: 2012

Grape: Aligote

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 76/100

Pairs well with: Good pair with smoke salmon salad, anchovies salad, grilled white fish.

Notes:

Light gold colour, on the nose is very aromatic, with citrus fruit, almonds.

On the palate is fresh and crisp, light and elegant with good acidity.

Good pair with smoke salmon salad, anchovies salad, grilled white fish

Rully, France

Wine: Rully

Producer: J Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Colour: White

Year: 2012

Grape: Chardonnay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 80/100

Pairs well with: Great pair with grilled prawns, oysters and smoke salmon salad.

Notes:

Nice bright pale gold colour.

The nose is intense, pineapples, white melon, some citrus and a hint of honey.

On the palate is very crisp with very good acidity and length, lots of citrus, honey and pineapple.

Great pair with grilled prawns, oysters and smoke salmon salad.

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La Ciloise, Luberon, France

Wine: La Ciloise

Producer: Chapoutier

Region: Luberon

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: A

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 88/100

Pairs well with: Good pair with tomato based pasta.

Notes:

An aromatic nose with lots of red fruits.

On the palate, elegant with blackcurrant good length and complexity, a bit on the sweet side.

Good pair with tomato based pasta.

Saint Veran, France

Wine: Saint Veran

Producer: J Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Colour: White

Year: 2012

Grape: Chardonnay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 77

Pairs well with: Great with prawn salad, steam prawns.

Notes:

Nice colour and an enchanting nose of pears and almonds.

On the palate it is intense while delicate. Light pears, citrus and medium length.

Great with prawn salad, steam prawns.

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Banyuls, France

Wine: Banyuls

Producer: Chapoutier

Region: A

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: A

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: La Villa

Price (VND):

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 87

Pairs well with: cacao rich chocolate

Notes:

Intense nose with raisins plumbs and dried figs.

The nose is replicated on the palate, which delivers a sweet dessert wine, with great complexity and elegance.

Good paired with cacao rich chocolate.

Montagny Premier Cru, Burgundy, France

Wine: Montagny Premier Cru

Producer: Joseph Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Colour: White

Year: 2011

Grape: Chardonnay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 79+

Pairs well with: Good pair with seafood in general, but especially with mussels salad, stem prawns and lobster in butter sauce.

Notes:

Nice pale gold colour.

The nose brings apple and pear aromas, with some citrus and almond hints.

On the palate, this wine delivers good acidity and complexity, as well as length, with lots of citrus, herbs and white flowers.

Good pair with seafood in general, but especially with mussels salad, stem prawns and lobster in butter sauce.

Chateau Destieux, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, France

Wine: Ch Destieux

Producer: Chateau Destieux

Region: Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Country: 1996

Colour: Red

Year: 1996

Grape: Blend

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): C

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 90/100

Pairs well with: Good pair with charcuterie, medium cheeses, beef dishes and grilled chiken.

Notes:

This iconic wine is  offered at a bargain price, especially considering that it is a grand cru and a rather old vintage!

The nose is fantastic, leather, some tobacco notes, black and red berries and a hint of blue flowers.

On the palate is velvety, still with plenty of fruit and good complexity, plus a decent length.

Good pair with charcuterie, medium cheeses, beef dishes and grilled chicken.

Macon Lugny, France

Wine: Macon-Lugny

Producer: J Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Colour: White

Year: 2012

Grape: Chardonnay

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 81

Pairs well with: Good pair with oysters, grilles fish and grilled seafood.

Notes:

Nice and bright colour with a typical Burgundy nose: white flowers, apple and lemon aromas.

On the palate is elegant and smooth, with apple, toast and white flower, medium length and right acidity. A real bargain considering the price.

Good pair with oysters, grilles fish and grilled seafood.

Beaurevoir, Tavel, France

Wine: Beaurevoir

Producer: Chapoutier

Region: Tavel

Country: France

Colour: Rose

Year: 2012

Grape: A

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: La Villa

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 79

Pairs well with: Great with seafood, especially with bouillabaisse.

Notes:

Lovely dark rose colour. The nose brings ripe cherries and strawberries.

On the palate it is nice and complex, medium length with lots of fruit.

Great with seafood, especially with bouillabaisse.

Chateau Boutilley, Bordeaux, France

Wine: Chateau Boutilley

Producer: Chateau Boutilley

Region: Bordeaux

Country:  Frnace

Colour: Red

Year: 2012

Grape: Blend

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: La Villa

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 79

Pairs well with: Duck breast

Notes:

The nose brings lots of forest fruits and leather.

On the palate the red and forest fruit offer a good balance and good length.

Perfect pair: duck breast

Les Meysonniers, France

Wine: Les Meysonniers

Producer: Chaputier

Region: Crozes Hermitage

Country: France

Colour: Red

Year: 2012

Grape: Shiraz

Supplier: Wine Warehouse                                                                  

Restaurant: B

Price (VND): A

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 88

Pairs well with: Good pair with red meats

Notes:

Very soft and earthy nose, beautiful.

On the palate it is complex, delicate, velvety with lots of fruit, leather and some liles. Elegant with a medium length.

Good pair with red meats