2019 Domaine Caroline Frey Corton Le Clos du Chateau Grand Cru Monopole

品飲筆記：酒色深邃，香氣先映入鼻的有成熟黑櫻桃與黑莓，接著是黑加侖、紫羅蘭和溫暖的烘焙香料，底層帶有礦質與微妙的皮革氣息。入口紮實飽滿，果實濃郁但不笨重，單寧結構緊緻而細緻，酸度保持清爽，尾韻悠長且層次分明。生產背景：此酒來自科登坡上一塊單一產權的特級園，莊主重視田間管理，刻意控制產量並以人工採收與精選葡萄確保品質。釀造工藝：在酒窖採用溫和萃取與經典的勃艮第手法，於法國橡木桶中陳年以建立骨架與細緻香氣，新桶用量適中以保留果味純淨。田地與風土：坡地土壤以黏土與石灰為主，排水與日照條件良好，老藤比例高，讓酒款展現出深沉的礦感、結構與地塊特有的韻味。飲用建議：醒酒一小時左右，配烤羊、菌菇或燉牛頰，相得益彰。

Tasting note: Deep garnet in the glass with an aromatic lift of ripe black cherry, blackberry and a core of blackcurrant, underpinned by violet perfume, warm baking spice and a savoury, mineral thread. On the palate the wine is concentrated and full-bodied: layered fruit is framed by firm yet refined tannins and a measured, elegant oak presence that adds cedar and leather notes. The finish is long, persistent and terroir-driven. Producer notes: From a true monopole on the Corton slope, this bottling reflects meticulous vineyard stewardship and single-owner focus. The domaine prioritises low yields, hand harvest and strict sorting to capture site specificity. Winemaking notes: Crafted with careful extraction to preserve finesse, fermentation follows classical Burgundian methods and the wine is aged in French oak with a proportion of new barrels to give structure while respecting the fruit. Minimal racking and gentle élevage ensure clarity and length. Vineyard notes: Planted on steep, clay-limestone soils of the Corton hillside, vines benefit from good drainage, optimal sun exposure and old-vine concentration. The monopole status allows a coherent expression of the site's unique minerality and power.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.0%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, spice, cedar, earthy, leather, violet, mineral, silky tannins, concentrated, long finish
• Food Matching: roast lamb with herbs, braised beef cheeks, wild mushroom risotto, game birds (roast duck, squab), aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Winery

卡羅琳·弗雷名下的酒莊以勃艮第風土為核心，強調田間細緻管理與單一地塊的完整表現。莊園透過減產、人工採收與嚴格分選，配合傳統釀造與橡木桶陳年，力求把土壤與坡向的特質帶入酒中。

Domaine Caroline Frey is a Burgundian estate led by Caroline Frey, focused on hands-on vineyard care and expressing the Corton terroir. The domaine emphasises low yields, parcel selection and classic cellar techniques to produce precise, terroir-driven wines.