2021 Domaine Follin Arbelet Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre

Aloxe‑Corton 一級園的優雅代表：紅果清晰、礦感帶骨，餘韻帶點野味，喝得到村莊與田間的風格。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地說話 -> Clos du Chapitre 的石質礦物感讓每口都有層次，不用花大錢也能嘗到真實風土；
2) 即飲又可存 -> 2021 果實成熟、酸度帶動，醒半小時就開，未來 5–12 年同樣有發展；
3) 下飯好搭檔 -> 單寧細緻、口感結實，配燒鴨、野味或菇類菜式都很朗朗上口。

【侍酒師私房筆記】Franck 用心照顧小地塊，人工採收、嚴格篩選入窖。杯中先是紅櫻桃和野草莓，慢慢轉向林下泥土、微辣的香料與雪松氣息。單寧不是拳拳到肉，而是像有紋理的絲質包覆，酸度讓整體保持活力，結尾帶點煙草與礦感，很適合一邊聊天一邊慢慢喝。

【場景化配餐指南】週末三五知己吃燒鴨，家庭宴請配燒鵝，或約小酌配松露蘑菇燉飯／紅酒燴牛尾——都能把菜和酒的味道扯到同一個頻道。

【降維打擊對比】同等級的大牌動輒溢價，Domaine Follin-Arbelet 用小產區細作和手工管理把一級園的特質保留在價格合理的範圍，性價比高、餐桌表現穩定。

A poised Premier Cru from Aloxe‑Corton: elegant red fruit, stony nerve and a savoury, lingering finish that feels both classic and immediate.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven precision -> Delivers mineral frame and pure fruit typical of Clos du Chapitre, so you get terroir authenticity without chasing a collector price.
2) Balanced maturity -> 2021 shows ripe red fruit with fresh acidity, ready to enjoy now after a short decant yet with aging potential through the next decade.
3) Dining versatility -> Silky structure and savoury lift make it an ideal partner for roast birds, rich sauces and mushroom-based dishes.

【Sommelier’s private note】Franck Follin-Arbelet works small parcels with meticulous care; the wine opens with bright cherry and raspberry, then shifts to forest-floor and cedar as it breathes. Tannins are refined rather than aggressive—think gentle grip—while acidity keeps the palate focused. Serve slightly cool for extra lift.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Clos du Chapitre is a compact, well-exposed Premier Cru plot on Aloxe-Corton’s slopes. Hand-harvested fruit, traditional Burgundian élevage in oak with measured new wood, and careful selection in the cellar produce a wine of finesse and clarity.

【Occasion (pairing guide)】A weekend roast duck dinner with friends; a Cantonese banquet featuring roast meats; or a quiet solo evening with mushroom risotto and a good book.

【Competitive edge】Compared with top-tier big-name Burgundies, this Domaine Follin-Arbelet Premier Cru offers a direct line to appellation character at a very attractive price — expressive, terroir-pure and ready to perform at the table.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, underbrush, forest floor, earth/mineral, dried herb and spice, cedar and tobacco, silky tannins, vivid acidity, medium body, long savory finish
• Food Matching: Roast duck / Cantonese roast duck, Roast goose, Game birds (quail, pigeon), Braised oxtail or beef cheeks, Mushroom risotto or truffle dishes, Escargots in red wine sauce, Turbot with red wine jus
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100.0%,

Winery

Domaine Follin-Arbelet 是一個小而專注的家族酒莊，由 Franck 負責田間與窖內細節。酒莊重視分地塊管理與人工採收，釀造時採用傳統陳釀手法，目標是把 Clos du Chapitre 的斜坡、土壤和日照特色放進酒裡，成酒線條清楚、層次分明。

Domaine Follin-Arbelet is a small, family-driven domaine in Aloxe-Corton. Under Franck Follin-Arbelet the estate focuses on meticulous vineyard work and traditional Burgundian élevage. Small parcels and careful selection in the cellar aim to express the Clos du Chapitre terroir with clarity and balance.