Michael Chan
Retail & Events Specialist
michael@ginsbergchan.com
+852 2504-2221

We are excited to welcome Michael Chan to our team. Michael was previously the sommelier at the American Town Club and was at the Cricket Club educating and advising members there on all wine matters. He’s an active member of the local wine industry and has been awarded as the Winner of the Bourgogne Wines Club in 2020 and came in 3rd at the Best Sommelier Great China competition in 2018. With a university degree in International Hospitality Management, a Certified Sommelier and working on his WSET Level 4 Diploma, he is more than equipped to handle any of your wine inquiries. Visit us at our Central shop & say hello to Michael! Michael’s calm & collected manner belies his passion for wines. He’s a real professional and we’re happy to have him on the team. 

Michael's Picks

With previous experience working as a Sommelier, I got the chance to taste wines from all wine producing countries. I really enjoy exploring hidden gems and looking into boutique but quality focused producers. I love to judge wines by balance, friendliness in food pairing and their expression of terroir. Recently, I came across a lot of natural wines or low interventional wines, and I have to say I enjoyed them a lot. Therefore, I pick a few from my current favourites and want to share with you little background behind these interesting wines.

Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Cote de Val Vilaine V17 2017
Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Cote de Val Vilaine V17 2017
Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Cote de Val Vilaine V17 2017

Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Cote de Val Vilaine V17 2017

HKD $750.00
HKD $700.00

Cedric Bouchard started making Champagnes in 2000, and he chose to practice viticulture with reference to Biodynamic. He loves to produce Champagne from single vineyard, single grape varietal and single vintage with extremely low yields. The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and are bottled without fining and filtration. This wine has very unique aromatic expression of fruit and excellent balance.

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Benoit Ente Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Truffiere 1er Cru 2016
Benoit Ente Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Truffiere 1er Cru 2016

Benoit Ente Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Truffiere 1er Cru 2016

HKD $1,400.00
HKD $1,350.00

Benoit Ente is a rising star in Burgundy, and he is the younger brother to Arnaud Ente (one of the most famous white wine producer). His wines are known for power and full body with high intensity of minerals while offering refreshing acidity to balance the wine. Clos de la Truffiere is one of his signature vineyards that offers serious depth and complexity. It’s definitely a must-try for all white Burgundy lovers.

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Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Les Longeroies 2018
Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Les Longeroies 2018

Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Les Longeroies 2018

HKD $450.00
HKD $420.00

Sylvain Pataille is a passionate and talented guy, and now the most renowned producer in Marsannay. He respects biodynamic farming and minimal intervention in winemaking in order to achieve the greatest balance and purity to the wine. This wine has an amazing price-quality ratio. 

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Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis Chenevery 1er Cru 2015
Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis Chenevery 1er Cru 2015

Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis Chenevery 1er Cru 2015

HKD $780.00
HKD $730.00

Hubert Lignier’s wines are always on my top list. They are practicing minimal intervention for winemaking and praised for making well-balanced wines achieving high level of intensity, structure and finesse. 2015 is an extraordinary vintage in Cote d’or, and arguably one of the best vintage of the century. The wine is very approachable now but able to keep for at least another ten years.

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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2015

HKD $430.00
HKD $430.00

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona’s wines are highly rated by different critics, James Suckling has rated their ‘Vigna di Pianrosso’ Riserva as one of the top 100 wines of the year. Their wines are typically very approachable even when they are young, although they can be kept for ages. This wine has got great texture with silky tannins, and would pair exceptionally well with different types of cuisines.  

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Miani Refosco 2016
Miani Refosco 2016
Miani Refosco 2016
HKD $870.00
HKD $850.00

I don’t drink a lot of Refosco normally, but this bottle is always an exception. Refosco to me is like something bold and heavy, with ripe fruits and high tannins. However, this wine is delicate and very well-balanced, which went way beyond my expectation. With its high tannin and full-body nature is a very food-friendly wine that I enjoyed pairing it with Italian and even Chinese food.

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Lamy-Caillat Saint Aubin En L'Ebaupin 2018
Lamy-Caillat Saint Aubin En L'Ebaupin 2018

Lamy-Caillat Saint Aubin En L'Ebaupin 2018

HKD $900.00
HKD $850.00

Lamy Caillat is an extremely small producer and his wines are very difficult to find, as he just produces around 6,000 bottles a year. His wines are modern in style, having high purity of fruits and high tone of floral notes. Make sure you grab some bottles before it goes out.

Lamy Caillat is an extremely small producer and his wines are very difficult to find, as he just produce around 6,000 bottles a year. His wines are modern in style, having high purity of fruits and high tone of floral notes. Make sure you grab some bottles before it goes out.

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MICHAEL'S PICKS

Central shop

Visit our shop at 50 Queen's Road Central to see & touch the bottles in person.  Say hello to Michael!