Late spring and early summer weather in Hong Kong can be unpredictable—sunny in the morning, with rain pouring down by evening.
The perfect rainy-day plan? A cozy night at home, watching a movie or TV drama with a nice glass of wine and some comforting food.
The French Flair team has curated a selection of easy-going wines for your movie night at home—from bubbles and whites to reds and non-alcoholic options—to pair with different film genres.
Here are our wine-pairing ideas:
Comedy / Romantic
Light-hearted stories pair beautifully with small-grower bubbles or easy-drinking still wines.
- Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Millésime 2013
- Maison Antech Emotion Extra Brut Sparkling Rosé, Crémant de Limoux 2023
- Domaine de la Villaudière Sancerre Blanc Silex 2024, Loire
- Domaine de Brau N°1 Regain Pinot Noir 2021 (Organic, sulfite-free)
Sci-Fi / Adventure
Let your adventurous spirit guide you to lesser-known French appellations—extend the journey beyond the screen.
- Mondeuse, Domaine Berthollier, “Les Granges Tissot,” Savoie
- Mourvèdre, Domaine de l’Olivette, Traditional Cuvée 2021, Bandol
- Merselan, Domaine Gros & Tollot “Les Combettes” 2019, Minervois
- Tannat, Château Peyros “Greenwich 43N” 2019, Madiran
Action
Bold, intense scenes call for wines with structure—medium- to full-bodied whites or reds.
- Michel Noëllat Morey-Saint-Denis 2021, Burgundy
- Domaine E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2018, Rhône
- Chapelle de Labrie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2022, Bordeaux
Thriller / Crime
Intricate plots and suspense pair well with complex, layered wines to savour slowly.
- Domaine Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny “Poyeux” 2019, Loire
- Valeria Naudin Gevrey-Chambertin “Regnard” 2023, Burgundy
- Domaine Jules Desjourneys Moulin-à-Vent Rouge 2014, Beaujolais
