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The whites


LUCIEN LE MOINE BATARD MONTRACHET 2007, FRANCE


Lucien le Moine is a new négociant and has been getting great reviews on his wines. This stone fruit character wine is steely, floral, has good minerals and is full of liveliness and texture. Price: MOP5,650


DOMAINE LEFLAIVE PULIGNY MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CLAVAILLON, FRANCE


From one of the leading producers in Burgundy, this wine is fresh, tasting of apple, melon, vanilla and a touch of spices. Pure, it has a flavour packed with delicious fruit in balance with oak. Impressive length. Price: MOP3,300


NIEPOORT REDOMA RESERVA 2008, PORTUGAL


This white Redoma has been very consistent in terms of quality every year. This wine is fresh, filled with fruit of citrus and stone fruit. Elegant, its minerals are driven with excellent complexity. It has crisp acidity and broad texture that is easily matched with the food. Price: MOP580


BUÇACO 1967, PORTUGAL


This wine came from the Palace of Buçaco in Portugal. It is rare and hardly found outside of the country and MGM Macau is the only local property to have a collection of these wines. This Buçaco is dry, has very interesting character with dry fruit notes and good acidity to complement food. This particular vintage is the favourite of director of wines at MGM Macau Adolphus Foo. Price: MOP5,100


QUINTA DO MONTE D’OIRO MADRIGAL 2007, PORTUGAL


This particular winery is an expert at producing Rhone Valley varieties, both red and white. The tasting profile of this wine: aromatic with ripe peaches, apricot, honey and wild flowers. The wine is rich, with high alcohol and has a great depth of flavours. Mr Foo was at the winery once and was very impressed with the passion for wine, food and music. Price: MOP420


The reds CHATEAU DUHART-MILON 2003, FRANCE


This is the best value wine. Why would you drink Carruades Lafite, a second label wine with a price of First Growth when you can drink Duhart Milon? Also, the price of the Carruades Lafite is far higher than most First Growth wines. It came from the same Rothschild family. Price: MOP3,500


CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERE 2003, FRANCE


This is director of wines at MGM Macau Adolphus Foo’s favourite wine when it comes to investing, because it is ready to drink now or good to keep. This particular chateau is becoming more popular for good value wines. Elegant, it has blueberries, cassis, sweet spices and great complexity. Price: MOP4,500


1812 JOSÉ BENTO 2008, PORTUGAL


A new addition to the MGM Macau collection, this wine was specially crafted for the hotel. Portuguese José Bento is a great Syrah winemaker who is able to blend the international grape with local indigenous grape Touriga Nacional. Price: MOP820


BUÇACO 1983, PORTUGAL


Among the rare red Buçaco, this is Mr Foo’s favourite. It is good to drink now or maybe in a few more years. Silky, smooth on the palate, it has nice red cherries, smoked aromas and a lingering finish and great acidity. Price: MOP4,500


CHATEAU MONTELENA 1987, UNITED STATES


For those who were born in the year of the rabbit, this wine may be for you to drink or for cellaring. Elegant, this wine has black currant and sweet spices. One of the best this winery has ever made. Price: MOP4,500


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