2022 Mon Trajet Chardonnay

海風冷冽、礦質感十足的 Chardonnay，酸度帶電，清爽但不單薄。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地特色 -> Bentrock 的海霧與排水良好土壤帶來礦感，喝得出地方感；好處是配餐容易、每口都有焦點。
2) 力量與線條並存 -> 濃縮但不厚重，能應付奶油或蘑菇菜式，同時保留清新口腔張力。
3) 小量製作 -> 比大型品牌更有個性，價錢更吸引。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
這瓶剛倒出來是檸檬皮與青蘋果，接著有碎石、燧石的鹹味。入口清脆，酸度像電流推動果味前進，中段有沉實的體感但不膨脹，尾段回來的是礦質和清新的餘韻。醒半小時最能展現層次—想像在維港旁的晚餐，海鮮與香草同時上桌。

【場景化配餐指南】
燒鴨配上薄醬、黃油龍蝦、帶菇菇的義大利燉飯，或是與朋友在灣仔吃海鮮拼盤，都是完美組合。

【降維打擊對比】
不像市場上那些靠新桶堆疊的白酒，這款以礦質與酸度取勝：風味更精準、食物相容性更高，性價比很突出。

Soul Hook: A cool-climate Chardonnay that crackles with mineral energy and brisk acidity—precision over plushness.

Why choose it?
- Bentrock provenance -> Coastal fog and limestone influence give a focused mineral drive, so the wine feels vibrant and terroir-driven.
- Concentrated yet lithe -> Power without heaviness: sits well with richer dishes while keeping a refreshing backbone.
- Small-production style -> A distinctive bottling that stands apart from mass-market ‘oaky’ whites.

Sommelier's Notes: Bright citrus and green apple open the glass, followed by stony flint and saline notes. The palate is linear and electric—high-toned acidity carries concentrated fruit and a firm mid-palate weight. Oak integration supports texture rather than sweetness; finish is clean, persistent and mouthwatering. Best served slightly chilled after a 20–40 minute rest to let the minerality unfurl.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Sourced from the Bentrock block in Sta. Rita Hills, this cuvée reflects cool maritime influence and well-drained soils. Winemaking emphasizes balance—careful barrel aging and lees contact build texture while preserving the varietal’s natural acidity and minerality.

Occasion: Ideal for Hong Kong dinner evenings—seafood feasts, refined Cantonese poultry dishes, or as a showpiece for a small celebratory meal.

Competitive Edge: Offers Sta. Rita Hills precision and concentration at a fraction of the price of trophy Napa whites—serious terroir expression without the blockbuster oak.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: citrus, green apple, mineral, flint, racy, acid-driven, tangy, concentrated, fresh, electric texture, full-bodied, elegant
• Food Matching: wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc, butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken with herbs, grilled pork chop or mild steak, Hong Kong-style roast duck (lighter sauces)
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay ,

Winery

Grands Joueurs Vignerons 專注於中岸冷涼產區的小地塊，追求產地表現。釀酒時以控制不過度的橡木與延展時間，靠泥渣攪拌與細緻陳釀建構口感，而非掩蓋果酸與礦質。

Grands Joueurs Vignerons is a focused producer working with small coastal vineyards in California's Central Coast. They prioritize site expression and restrained winemaking—targeted barrel aging and lees work to add texture while keeping acidity and minerality front and center.