Aligoté 係平嘢？單一園80年老藤「神作」顛覆認知！Sylvain Pataille 的 Aligoté Doré 傳奇

Aligoté is Cheap Wine? This 80-Year-Old Vine Single Plot 'Masterpiece' Will Change Your Mind! Sylvain Pataille's Aligoté Doré

Intro / 引言

好多人都覺得 Aligoté 就係平價、簡單嘅白酒，但係呢個想法要被顛覆了！係勃艮第，有一位釀酒師用近乎 Grand Cru 嘅態度，對待 Aligoté 呢個品種，尤其係佢嘅單一園「La Charme aux Prêtres」，樹齡接近80年，完全顥示咗 Aligoté 嘅潛力。今日就等我地一齊了解呢款神作——Sylvain Pataille 嘅 Aligoté Doré。

Many people think Aligoté is just a cheap, simple white wine — but that perception is about to be shattered! In Burgundy, a winemaker treats his Aligoté with Grand Cru-level dedication, especially his single-vineyard "La Charme aux Prêtres," with vines nearly 80 years old, fully revealing the grape's potential. Let's discover this masterpiece — Sylvain Pataille's Aligoté Doré.

Wine Story / 酒款故事

Sylvain Pataille 係 Marsannay 嘅明星釀酒師，佢唔單止釀造出色嘅 Pinot Noir，對 Aligoté 更加係情有獨鍾。佢擁有多塊種植係1930至1950年代嘅老藤地塊，其中「La Charme aux Prêtres」係1949年種植，樹齡接近80年！呢啲老藤嘅產量極低，但風味集中度極高。Pataille 採用生物動力法（Biodynamic）同有機認證耕作，垂直壓榨機輕柔萃取，天然酵母發酵，再係舊橡木桶陳釀18個月，裝瓶前僅添加極微量二氧化硫。呢種精耕細作嘅方式，令呢款 Aligoté 完全脫離咗「平價餐酒」嘅印象。

Sylvain Pataille is a rising star of Marsannay, not only producing exceptional Pinot Noir but also passionately crafting Aligoté. He owns multiple parcels of old vines planted between the 1930s and 1950s, among which "La Charme aux Prêtres" was planted in 1949 — nearly 80 years old! These ancient vines yield tiny quantities but incredible concentration. Pataille farms biodynamically and organically, uses a vertical press for gentle extraction, ferments with native yeasts, and ages the wine for 18 months in old oak barrels with minimal added SO2 at bottling. This meticulous approach elevates Aligoté far beyond the "cheap table wine" stereotype.

Tasting Notes & Education / 品鑑與教學

品種知識：Aligoté Doré vs. 普通綠皮 Aligoté

呢款酒用嘅係 Aligoté Doré（金色阿利哥特），係一個品質更高嘅克隆，比普通綠皮 Aligoté 擁有更濃郁嘅香氣同更複雜嘅結構。老藤更加強咗礦物感同深度。

品鑑筆記

香氣：白花、檸檬皮、青蘋果、洋槐蜜，仲有明顯嘅礦石感。入口酸度清脆但唔尖銳，酒體中等至飽滿，帶有奶油般嘅質感，來自舊橡木桶嘅陳年賦予咗烘烤同堅果風味。餘韻悠長，帶有鹹鮮礦物味。

配餐建議： 適合配搭海鮮、白肉、沙律，甚至陳年芝士。

Neal Martin（Vinous）曾評價：「La Charme aux Prêtres 理應被升格為一級園（Premier Cru）」。呢款酒證明了 Aligoté 都可以擁有偉大嘅複雜性同陳年潛力。

呢款酒而家係 Kings Wine Cellar 有售，數量有限。如果你想體驗 Aligoté 嘅巔峰之作，絕對唔可以錯過呢款 Aligoté Doré！

Variety Knowledge: Aligoté Doré vs. Standard Green-skinned Aligoté

This wine is made from Aligoté Doré (Golden Aligoté), a superior clone that produces more aromatic intensity and structural complexity than common green-skinned Aligoté. Old vines further amplify the minerality and depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: white flowers, lemon zest, green apple, acacia honey, and pronounced stony minerality. On the palate, the acidity is crisp but not sharp, with medium to full body and a creamy texture from the 18 months in old oak, adding toast and nutty nuances. The finish is long, with saline mineral notes.

Food Pairing: Perfect with seafood, white meats, salads, or even aged cheeses.

Neal Martin (Vinous) says: "For me this Lieu-Dit (La Charme aux Prêtres) deserves to be a Premier Cru." This wine proves Aligoté can achieve great complexity and aging potential.

This wine is available now at Kings Wine Cellar, while stocks last. If you want to experience the pinnacle of Aligoté, don't miss this Aligoté Doré!