2017 Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Chenes

2017 Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Clos des Chenes：優雅不是矯揉，而是細節裡的沉穩。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 田間地塊 -> Clos des Chenes 的石灰黏土帶來清爽礦感，讓酒不厚重卻有層次。
2) 控制發酵與陳年 -> 小批次發酵、適度橡木陳年，保留果香同時增添圓潤口感。
3) 高分背書 -> 同年份獲評論家肯定，買來喝或收藏都安心。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開第一口是紅櫻桃與莓果，接著有玫瑰花瓣和一抹香料。中段轉為森土、蕈菇與濕石頭的氣息，單寧細緻如絲，酸度帶動整體節奏，尾韻礦物感悠長。建議醒酒45–60分鐘，或在中型杯子慢慢品，晚飯配烤鴨特別合拍。

【田地與釀造】來自 Volnay 中斜坡的 Clos des Chenes，土壤以粘土混合石灰為主，排水良好帶出集中而優雅的果實。酒莊以小槽分批發酵，主要去梗，於法國橡木桶中陳年約一年半，保持果味清晰且口感平衡。

【場景化配餐指南】週末與家人到老字號酒家，來一隻脆皮燒鴨或鵝，再開一瓶，聊天氣氛立刻升級；或配野味、蘑菇意粉，都能把酒的香氣和口感推上台面。

【降維打擊對比】相比同價位的大牌，這支更直接反映單一園地特色：沒有過度的香草或重烤痕跡，性價比高且更易入口。

A poised Volnay Premier Cru that marries floral grace with savoury depth — elegance that rewards a little patience.

【Why choose it?】
1) Premier Cru terroir -> Distinct mineral backbone and refined structure that lifts every sip.
2) Balanced élevage -> Gentle oak and attentive ageing preserve purity while adding texture.
3) Proven vintage score -> High critic marks for a reliable investment in the cellar and the table.

【Sommelier's Note】Tasting shows bright red cherry and ripe raspberry at the forefront, threaded with rose petal and a warm, spicy whisper. Mid-palate fills with savory undergrowth — mushroom, leaf-litter and wet stone — while fine, silky tannins round the frame. The finish is mineral and persistent, coaxing another sniff and sip. Best opened with 45–60 minutes decanting or enjoy from a medium-sized glass over the next 5–10 years.

【Producer & Winemaking】From Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur’s Clos des Chenes parcel on Volnay’s mid-slope, vines sit on calcareous clay-limestone with south-east exposure. Fermented traditionally in small lots, largely destemmed, matured in French oak (moderate new oak) for around 12–18 months to gain texture without dominance.

【Vineyard Notes】Clos des Chenes is known for airy aromatics and tensile minerality; the site’s drainage and aspect deliver concentrated fruit with aromatic lift.

【Occasions】Perfect for an elevated Cantonese roast dinner, a special family celebration or an intimate restaurant evening where finesse matters.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with big-name Burgundies, this bottling offers Premier Cru complexity and pedigree at a value-conscious price — terroir clarity with focused ageing potential.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45-60 minutes
• Taste: red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, forest floor / sous-bois, earthy mushroom, subtle spice, silky tannins, mineral finish
• Food Matching: Roast duck / goose, Game birds (pigeon, squab), Mushroom risotto or porcini-based dishes, Roast pork with gravy, Beef tartare or lightly spiced red meats
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Winery

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 為家族式酒莊，專注經營 Volnay 的數個老牌田地。葡萄園採低產管理、小地塊釀造，目標是把每塊田的特質呈現出來：乾淨的果味、鮮明的礦感，並以細緻陳年取代粗糙力量感。

Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur is a family-run domaine in Volnay, cultivating several historic parcels across the commune. The team focuses on low-yield viticulture and small-lot vinification to express each lieu-dit. Their approach favours clarity of fruit and terroir-driven precision over heavy extraction.