2018 Domaine de Marzilly 'Ullens' M Extra Brut

Ullens Cuvee M 2018：極乾派的香檳，細膩氣泡帶出檸檬與梨的清爽力道。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 口感直接 -> 檸檬皮、青梨與乾爽收結，飲起來清爽不拖泥帶水。
2) 傳統工藝 -> 傳統釀法配以瓶中陳釀，帶出烘焙杏仁與餅乾那一抹香氣但不沉重。
3) 小莊風格 -> 有明確風土感與個性，比大牌更有物超所值的味道表現。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
開瓶後先讓酒靜置約15分鐘，氣泡會變得更綿密，入口是清脆的檸檬與梨，接著有烤杏仁、餅乾與一點香料尾巴；口感以細緻綿滑見長，礦感帶來收斂的清爽，喝起來既精緻又很適合配菜。

【場景化配餐指南】
想像週末跟朋友在鵝肝或蟹肉前菜旁開一瓶，或在港式晚餐配蝦餅、白灼蝦、及芝士拼盤時出場，既能提升餐桌儀式感，也不會蓋過食物。

【降維打擊對比】
相較於同年份的大牌香檳，Ullens Cuvee M 更偏向精準與優雅：酒體平衡、性價比高，適合想找有風土特色但不想付品牌溢價的飲家。

A vintage Extra Brut that marries chalky minerality with silk-like bubbles—refined but approachable.

【Why choose it?】
1) Precision on the palate -> razor-sharp citrus and pear drive a focused, thirst-quenching finish. Great for aperitif or full meal.
2) Traditional craft -> vintage bottle made with traditional method and extended lees contact for depth without heaviness.
3) Small-domaine character -> expressive, terroir-driven style that stands out from mass-market fizz.

【Sommelier’s Private Note】
On the first pour you'll notice fine, persistent mousse and a cool citrus core. Mid-palate unfurls hints of baked apple, almond and subtle biscuit — texture is velvety rather than overtly creamy, finishing chalky and dry. Perfect when you want Champagne with personality but not swagger.

【Occasion / Pairing Guide】
Ideal for Hong Kong-style celebratory starters: chilled with fresh crab, prawn gratin or a delicate tofu-sesame starter. Also pairs well with lightly salted ham and nutty cheeses that accentuate its almond notes.

【Competitive Edge】
Compared to big-name vintage Champagnes, this bottling delivers pinpoint freshness, lees-driven complexity and vintage identity at a notably sharper value—a smart pick for collectors who want quality without the label markup.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5%
• Decant Time: 15 minutes
• Taste: pear, quince, citrus zest, lemon, almond/roasted almond, biscuit, marzipan, chalky minerality, silky mousse, delicate spice
• Food Matching: Shellfish (crab, lobster, prawns), Tofu salad with sesame & seaweed, Prawn gratin, Boiled ham with parsley sauce, Comté or aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Pinot Meunier : 100%, Chardonnay , Pinot Noir ,

Winery

Domaine de Marzilly 屬於家族小莊，釀酒時講究手工與傳統方式：在採收、壓榨到瓶中二次發酵都追求細緻處理。酒款以低劑量與長時間瓶中陳釀突出清新與層次，想把田地的那份脆度與礦感保留下來。

Domaine de Marzilly is a small family domaine focused on traditional method sparkling wines. The estate emphasizes careful handling at harvest, long lees contact and low dosage to reveal freshness and textural depth. Their approach aims for clarity and terroir expression rather than oak-driven weight.