If, like most of us, you were not lucky enough to be part of the festivities, you can still enjoy some of that Bordeaux festival feeling right here in Hong Kong with this very special offer on the lavish Château Capdet 2014, a velvety Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, 11 years old and drinking exquisitely now.

“Spice and attractive tannins give the wine structure and perfume. They contrast with the juicy blackberry fruits and fine crisp acidity. The wine will be ready to drink from 2021” (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)

“Now here's a well-made Listrac! Worth seeking out” (Wine Advocate)

Once known as Puy de Menjon, Château Capdet lies in the south of Listrac, with 14 hectares of vines planted on the gravelly hilltops of Fonréaud. It has belonged to the Raymond family for a century; the third generation – Jean-Marie – is in charge today. The family employs the talents of the great Eric Boissenot as winemaker and were rewarded with promotion to Cru Bourgeois in 2008.

Unusually for the Left Bank, the property uses mostly Merlot in their Grand Vin – 56% – with the rest being Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Petit Verdot. It’s a beautiful wine, with mellow red fruits, currants and spice, and lovely cedar hints from a year in top class oak. A further ten years in the bottle has given it a magnificent velvety richness.

Stand your bottle upright for a few hours, then carefully pour or, even better, decant. For the full Bordeaux festival experience, serve it with Entrecôte à la Bordelaise (steak with a red wine sauce) – though it will match any roasted meats wonderfully.

If, like most of us, you were not lucky enough to be part of the festivities, you can still enjoy some of that Bordeaux festival feeling right here in Hong Kong with this very special offer on the lavish Château Capdet 2014, a velvety Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, 11 years old and drinking exquisitely now.

“Spice and attractive tannins give the wine structure and perfume. They contrast with the juicy blackberry fruits and fine crisp acidity. The wine will be ready to drink from 2021” (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)

“Now here's a well-made Listrac! Worth seeking out” (Wine Advocate)

Once known as Puy de Menjon, Château Capdet lies in the south of Listrac, with 14 hectares of vines planted on the gravelly hilltops of Fonréaud. It has belonged to the Raymond family for a century; the third generation – Jean-Marie – is in charge today. The family employs the talents of the great Eric Boissenot as winemaker and were rewarded with promotion to Cru Bourgeois in 2008.

Unusually for the Left Bank, the property uses mostly Merlot in their Grand Vin – 56% – with the rest being Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Petit Verdot. It’s a beautiful wine, with mellow red fruits, currants and spice, and lovely cedar hints from a year in top class oak. A further ten years in the bottle has given it a magnificent velvety richness.

Stand your bottle upright for a few hours, then carefully pour or, even better, decant. For the full Bordeaux festival experience, serve it with Entrecôte à la Bordelaise (steak with a red wine sauce) – though it will match any roasted meats wonderfully.

Château de Francs is one of the oldest estates of Bordeaux. Acquired by two prominent Saint Emilion figures in 1985, it has since received significant investment, resulting in superb clarets. They taste even better when enjoyed from glasses specifically crafted for red Bordeaux.

From the classic 2016 vintage, this fine red is dark, velvety and complex. It’s full bodied and intense with ripe, concentrated fruit, while barrel aging adds layers of complexity and roundness. Enjoy this exceptional claret with roasted duck.

“2020 has produced a number of excellent wines and in parts can be confirmed as the conclusion of a great trilogy,” (Decanter magazine).

Bordeaux lovers, get ready for a sensational example from fine family estate and the exceptional 2020 vintage. The best news? You don’t have to pay a fortune for this lavish French red.

As critic James Suckling says: “2020 is the third outstanding vintage in a row for Bordeaux and marks perhaps the first time the region has experienced such a high-quality trilogy of superlative years.” Jancis Robinson says “some stunning wines have been produced in 2020” and Antoni Galloni loves its “balance of richness and energy”.

With SEVEN Golds to its name this lavish Bordeaux is certainly showing off how good this vintage has been.

A superior Bordeaux! You’ll notice the appellation is a Bordeaux Supérieur and yes, it is a step up in quality. A Bordeaux Supérieur is restricted to particular grape varieties and has to meet certain quality standards. It also has higher minimum alcohol levels and longer ageing requirements than regular Bordeaux AOC wines.

And it tastes like …? Magic in a glass! Deep purple in colour, the aroma is bursting with beautiful floral notes, ripe plums, blackberry, cassis, tobacco and spice. On the palate, savour silky fruit and creamy, cedary oak and a long, velvety finish. It’s a delicious partner to a good cut of steak – but do let it breathe a bit before you serve it.

“2020 has produced a number of excellent wines and in parts can be confirmed as the conclusion of a great trilogy,” (Decanter magazine).

Bordeaux lovers, get ready for a sensational example from fine family estate and the exceptional 2020 vintage. The best news? You don’t have to pay a fortune for this lavish French red.

As critic James Suckling says: “2020 is the third outstanding vintage in a row for Bordeaux and marks perhaps the first time the region has experienced such a high-quality trilogy of superlative years.” Jancis Robinson says “some stunning wines have been produced in 2020” and Antoni Galloni loves its “balance of richness and energy”.

With SEVEN Golds to its name this lavish Bordeaux is certainly showing off how good this vintage has been.

A superior Bordeaux! You’ll notice the appellation is a Bordeaux Supérieur and yes, it is a step up in quality. A Bordeaux Supérieur is restricted to particular grape varieties and has to meet certain quality standards. It also has higher minimum alcohol levels and longer ageing requirements than regular Bordeaux AOC wines.

And it tastes like …? Magic in a glass! Deep purple in colour, the aroma is bursting with beautiful floral notes, ripe plums, blackberry, cassis, tobacco and spice. On the palate, savour silky fruit and creamy, cedary oak and a long, velvety finish. It’s a delicious partner to a good cut of steak – but do let it breathe a bit before you serve it.

The Pic Saint-Loup was elevated to AOC status in 2016 in recognition of the region’s consistently outstanding wines. Named after the peak which bears the same name, the waters here are pristine, and the south-facing vineyards embrace the cool breezes of the Mediterranean.

La Closiere is an 80/20 split of the region’s iconic Syrah and Grenache. Small barrels are used for the Syrah (half of them new), while the Grenache is left to its own devices in larger 2,000L foudres. At 15% alcohol level, this is a hefty beast of a red but retains a beautiful elegance thanks to exquisite craftsmanship.

Château Lavabre La Closerie 2018 has been racking up some excellent scores from the world’s top wine critics…

“… a blockbuster bouquet of black fruits, camphor, graphite, ground pepper, and cured meats. With a touch more finesse and focus compared to the appellation release, it's full-bodied and has a beautifully balanced, concentrated, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish…”

“Blueberries, blackberries and licorice notes mark the nose, supported by hints of crushed stone and spicy oak. It's full-bodied and ripe but still balanced, with a more streamlined feel than the other Lavabre reds, along with silky tannins and a long, licorice-laden finish.”

“Opulent! Incredibly concentrated… Lots of sweetness but at the same time it isn't sweet. Fig molasses. Coal dust. Graphite. Caraway. Lots of texture on those tannins… Huge power and broad, glossy, muscled shoulders. Nothing understated about this wine."

The Pic Saint-Loup was elevated to AOC status in 2016 in recognition of the region’s consistently outstanding wines. Named after the peak which bears the same name, the waters here are pristine, and the south-facing vineyards embrace the cool breezes of the Mediterranean.

La Closiere is an 80/20 split of the region’s iconic Syrah and Grenache. Small barrels are used for the Syrah (half of them new), while the Grenache is left to its own devices in larger 2,000L foudres. At 15% alcohol level, this is a hefty beast of a red but retains a beautiful elegance thanks to exquisite craftsmanship.

Château Lavabre La Closerie 2018 has been racking up some excellent scores from the world’s top wine critics…

“… a blockbuster bouquet of black fruits, camphor, graphite, ground pepper, and cured meats. With a touch more finesse and focus compared to the appellation release, it's full-bodied and has a beautifully balanced, concentrated, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish…”

“Blueberries, blackberries and licorice notes mark the nose, supported by hints of crushed stone and spicy oak. It's full-bodied and ripe but still balanced, with a more streamlined feel than the other Lavabre reds, along with silky tannins and a long, licorice-laden finish.”

“Opulent! Incredibly concentrated… Lots of sweetness but at the same time it isn't sweet. Fig molasses. Coal dust. Graphite. Caraway. Lots of texture on those tannins… Huge power and broad, glossy, muscled shoulders. Nothing understated about this wine."

Château Puy Castéra 2019 is a rich, velvety Bordeaux from a top Haut-Médoc estate, nestled between the prestigious Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe regions. This 6-year-old red has won 3 Gold medals and earned 90 points from Decanter Magazine, praised for its black fruit, cedar and vanilla oak nose, and elegant palate of nutmeg, leather, and bright redcurrant. A refined blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, it’s ideal with roast meats.