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Château Prieuré-Lichine 2007 Magnum captures the charm of Margaux and the challenges of its vintage. Despite its strong reputation, this wine is often overlooked in Hong Kong, yet it offers great value. The magnum size helps it age slowly and gracefully, keeping its freshness and complexity. In the glass, you’ll notice aromas of dried cherry, cassis, cedar, and earthy notes, giving a mature and welcoming first impression.
On the palate, the wine at 13% ABV is medium-bodied and smooth, with flavours of red currant and tobacco balanced by good acidity and soft tannins. It is elegant and well-balanced, though the 2007 vintage lacks the depth and intensity of the best years. The finish is smooth, though a bit short (still over 8 seconds of fruit finish).
This wine isn’t for those who want bold, powerful flavours, but it stands out for being easy to drink and pairing well with food. Its gentle maturity and smooth balance make it enjoyable to drink now.
Wine Spectator awarded it 89 points; Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling each gave 88; I gave it 91 Points. Priced at HK$690 per magnum, it’s well within the current market range (HK$650–$850 on Wine-Searcher), and stands as a compelling, approachable. In Summary, Prieuré-Lichine 2007 Magnum offers classic Margaux charm. It is elegant, mature, and best enjoyed soon. Only 3 bottles left.
If interested in these 3 bottles, contact us at 66236746 or cf.lau@dunndunn.hk
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Château La Tour Carnet, a historic Left Bank estate, stands out for both its enviable location and distinctive wines. Situated in Saint-Laurent-Médoc, just two kilometres from Saint-Julien and not far from Margaux, the estate benefits from gravel-rich soils and a temperate microclimate akin to those of its prestigious neighbours. This proximity imparts an elegance and aromatic finesse to its wines that often surpass typical Haut-Médoc expectations.
Both the 2011 (13.5% ABV) and 2016 (14% ABV) vintages are blended from roughly 60% Merlot and 35–37% Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Each vintage is matured for 16–18 months in French oak (30–40% new), adding structure and subtle spice.
The 2011 is medium-bodied and approachable, with ripe black fruit, plum, cedar, and tobacco notes. Its rounded tannins and moderate acidity make it ideal for near-term enjoyment. For best results, serve slightly chilled and let it warm to room temperature to reveal its full palate. It received solid critical acclaim, including 89 points from Wine Spectator and 88 from Wine Advocate.
The 2016 is more powerful and age-worthy. Its vibrant aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet, and graphite lead to a full-bodied palate with plush tannins and concentrated black fruit. With 14% ABV, it benefits from some breathing time to soften its initial alcohol pungency and allow its aromatic complexity to emerge. The vintage was highly praised, scoring 93 points from both Wine Spectator and James Suckling, and 92 from Wine Advocate.
Your prices—HK$265 for the 2011 and HK$289 for the 2016—are below Wine-Searcher’s market averages (HK$273–HK$429 for 2011 and HK$390–HK$663 for 2016). This positions your offerings as exceptional values, delivering classic Bordeaux quality, refined terroir influence, and strong critical recognition at a very attractive price point.
The minimum for free delivery is just 6 bottles (mixed bottles allowed). Contact us on WhatsApp at 66236746 or by email at cf.lau@dunndunn.hk.
How does it taste?
Louis Jadot Meursault 2023 opens with ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, and a clear toasty oak note—a signature of its maturation in French oak barrels, about 30–35% of which are new. This wood treatment gives the wine its creamy texture and unmistakable nutty, toasty complexity, adding layers to the fruit and defining the modern style. The colour is pretty: glittering lime, bright yellow, and crystal clear with a tight rim. On the palate, it is intense, creamy, and complex, with nutty hints and a saline finish. The alcohol by volume (ABV) sits around 13.5%, giving the wine both richness and balance—quite sleek though. Even though it is still young, the wine already shows depth and vibrancy, and it should become even more elegant as it ages. The finish lasts longer and is more bodied than I expected, over 8 seconds.
Where it comes from?
Louis Jadot Meursault 2023 comes from several village-level parcels across Meursault, rooted in classic clay-limestone soils. Instead of highlighting a single vineyard, Jadot blends fruit from different sites to capture the village’s hallmark richness, nutty depth, and mineral backbone in a balanced house style.
What's so special about this 2023?
This is not your father’s Meursault. To understand modernity in the glass, just take a sip: where traditional Meursault whispers like cool stone and distant thunder, Jadot’s version bursts onto the palate in a rush of golden orchard fruit, roasted nuts, and the warm embrace of toasty oak. The wine unfurls broad and inviting—full-bodied, polished, and vibrant—abandoning austerity for generosity, subtlety for expressive charm. This is Meursault reimagined for today: a wine that does not simply speak, but sings.
What's new?
Louis Jadot’s 2023 is unmistakably modern—marked by bold new oak, vibrant fruit, and a rich, creamy texture. This is a distinct departure from the restrained minerality and delicacy of traditional producers. Critics and wine lovers alike see Jadot’s Meursault as a modern benchmark: immediate, lush, and cosmopolitan. Some traditionalists may not agree, but the craftsmanship and intent are clear. Louis Jadot isn’t simply following trends; it’s helping define one modern Meursault.
The weaknesses.
Of course, even a wine with this much character isn’t without its flaws. The new oak is generous—maybe too generous if you’re a fan of classic subtlety—sometimes it crowds out the underlying terroir. The fruit-forward style gives you immediacy and richness, but you lose some of the tension and minerality that old-school Meursault delivered. In 2023, the plush fruit and oak are still knitting together; let it breathe in the glass or decanter, and it will improve, but time will do the rest. There’s a risk here that Jadot’s broad, accessible style edges into the international Chardonnay category and loses a bit of that true Meursault distinction. And while the price is keen, some collectors will always chase those blue-chip, single-vineyard names over a bottle like this.
The scores and our prices.
The 2023 vintage is considered very good to excellent in Meursault, with critics awarding scores of 90-93. Reviewers point out its freshness, lively fruit, and classic minerality, as well as a touch more ripeness from the warm season. Expected scores are 91-92 from James Suckling, 91 from Decanter, and 90-92 from Wine Advocate.
Act quickly: only 6 bottles of Louis Jadot Meursault 2023 remain at HK$650 each, below the average Hong Kong price. To reserve your bottles or ask questions, contact me at cf.la@dunndunn.hk or WhatsApp 66236746 now.
