2020 Dm J-M Gaunoux Meursault 1er Charmes

一支能馬上討好又能慢慢品的 Meursault 一級園：奶油感與石灰礦物並存。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 田沙爾姆一級園出身 -> 土壤帶來清晰的礦物感與細緻口感。
2) 橡木處理克制 -> 給予烤杏仁、香草與溫暖香料，但不蓋掉鮮活酸度。
3) 上桌萬用 -> 配海鮮、奶油魚或週末燒雞都能提升一級。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開是檸檬皮、熟梨和一點烤麵包的味道；入口圓潤，先是奶油般的質地，接著烤杏仁與檸檬酸跳出來，最後留下礦物與溫和香草尾韻。不是那種靠過度新橡木堆砌的重量派，而是以土地和細節取勝的款式。

【釀酒與葡萄園】來自Charmes的白泥灰地塊，葡萄採低產、人工分選。小比例新法國橡木桶發酵與約12個月桶陳，常保酒泥短接觸來增加絲滑度與層次，旨在展現地塊特色而非酒標效果。

【場景化配餐指南】在香港，可當家庭週末燒雞主菜、與朋友共享的奶油魚或高級海鮮拼盤；也適合拿來配芝士拼盤作招待酒。

【降維打擊對比】比大牌同風格酒款更直接、價格更實在：你買到的是地塊表現，而不是行銷溢價，性價比高且更有收藏價值。

A Premier Cru Meursault that balances plush creaminess with chalky mineral drive — approachable now, but with enough depth to reward patience.

【Why choose it?】
1) Premier Cru terroir -> Distinct minerality and texture you rarely get at this price point.
2) Thoughtful oak use -> Gentle spice and toasted-nut layers without overwhelming freshness.
3) Versatile dining wine -> Elevates both simple seafood and richer poultry mains.

【Sommelier's Notes】On the nose: lemon zest, ripe pear and a trace of warm brioche. Palate: rounded and silky — a sweep of cream and toasted almond unfolds into bright citrus and an underlying stony minerality. Oak is present but integrated, giving vanilla and light spice while preservation of freshness keeps the finish lively and long.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Fruit comes from Charmes' classic calcareous slopes. Fermentation in small French oak barrels with a proportion of new oak, followed by around a year in barrel and gentle lees contact to build texture. Low yields and careful sorting emphasise site expression.

【Occasions & Pairing】Dinner party centrepiece, special-weeknight roast, or a refined gift. Pairs beautifully with buttered fish, shellfish with citrus, creamy cheeses like Gruyère, and roast poultry.

【Competitive Edge】More terroir-driven and focused than many big-label Chardonnays at similar price — offers Premier Cru pedigree and aging potential without the headline markup.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: buttery, toasted almond, hazelnut, ripe orchard fruit, lemon zest, vanilla, creamy texture, minerality, subtle oak, long finish
• Food Matching: Prawn and avocado salad, Turbot, pan-fried, Halibut in butter sauce, Gruyère cheese, Roast chicken or turkey
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay : 100%,

Winery

Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux 是一個專注的家族酒莊，位於 Meursault。酒莊以低產、嚴格人工分選與溫和橡木使用為主，目標是把每塊田的特性表現出來。釀酒手法以桶發酵、酒泥接觸和有限人工干預為主，重視真實土壤感與口感細膩度。

Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux is a focused family domaine in Meursault, farming parcels on classic Côte de Beaune slopes. The team prioritises low yields, careful fruit selection and restrained oak to let terroir speak. Winemaking blends barrel fermentation, lees aging and minimal intervention to preserve clarity and texture.