2020 Chateau de la Maltroye Santenay 1er Cru La Comme Blanc

Santenay 一級田的白酒，帶點奶油感但礦物抓得住、下飯又有面子。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 田地個性 -> 石灰岩礦感令味道清爽、配海鮮零失誤。
2) 精緻桶陳 -> 一點烤杏仁和香草，增添層次但不蓋住果味。
3) 一級田身份 -> 少見的 La Comme 白款，性價比高，適合想試精品風味的人。

【侍酒師私房筆記】先聞有青蘋果皮、檸檬皮和細碎白花，入口先是清脆酸度拉起架構，接着奶油感在中段柔化，帶出烤杏仁與淡淡香草。尾段回到礦物、帶點海鹽感，是那種吃了幾口海鮮或白肉會一直想再喝的酒。建議上桌前醒 20–30 分鐘，溫度控制在 10–12°C 最佳。

【場景化配餐指南】香港週末家庭聚餐配烤白肉、週中想簡單好搭的下酒酒、或節日海鮮餐都合適——放在餐桌上大家都能喝得開心。

【降維打擊對比】比起那些名氣大的 Bourgogne 白酒，La Comme Blanc 交出更直接的田地味與合理價格：層次有、酒質穩，卻不用付出豪牌的溢價。

A Premier Cru white that pairs Burgundian restraint with a plush, oyster-shell minerality.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven purity -> Minerality and citrus lift that sing with food.
2) Thoughtful élevage -> Subtle toast and rounded texture without heaviness.
3) Premier Cru provenance -> Rare Santenay La Comme expression at a very accessible price point.

【Sommelier's Private Notes】On the nose: wet stone, pear skin and a hint of white blossom. On the palate: bright citrus zest opens, then a creamy mid-palate of toasted almond and gentle vanilla spice from careful barrel ageing. The mineral thread keeps it focused; acid is lively but integrated, giving a length that lingers on saline, chalky notes. Best enjoyed slightly chilled after a short aeration to broaden aromatics.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for an elevated weeknight roast chicken, celebratory seafood platters, or a relaxed dinner with soft-rind cheeses. Works well in Hong Kong for family gatherings where food-forward wines are needed.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with big-name Burgundies, this La Comme Blanc delivers clear site identity and oak balance at a fraction of the price — excellent value for collectors and enthusiastic diners.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: lemon zest, green apple, stone fruit, crushed chalk minerality, toasted almond, vanilla spice, white flowers, buttery mid-palate
• Food Matching: Roasted chicken with herbs, Creamy mushroom risotto, Grilled lobster or shellfish, Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert), Pan-seared scallops
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay : 100%,

Winery

Chateau de la Maltroye：位於 Santenay 的老牌酒莊，注重田間管理與低產量收成。白酒多以部分桶陳與澱渣接觸帶出質感，強調土壤與坡向的表現。

Chateau de la Maltroye — a respected Santenay estate known for precise vineyard work and classic Côte de Beaune whites and reds. Small-scale production with emphasis on expressing site character through careful barrel aging and lees contact.