2023 Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Vergers'

Premier Cru 的表現，卻不需天價：清爽與餘韻並存，飲得剛好又有面子。

【為什麼選它？】 1) 一級田產地 -> 礦物感和層次明顯，喝得到地塊特色。 2) 橡木與酵母管理得當 -> 中段有奶油感但不膩，入口滑順。 3) 馬上喝或放幾年都合適 -> 年輕時就有魅力，短中期陳年會更有深度。

【酒莊與釀造】來自 Fernand & Laurent Pillot，Les Vergers 位於 Cote de Beaune 經典石灰黏土地帶。壓榨輕柔、發酵控溫、以細膩的橡木與澱粉層管理帶出酵母風味，保留水果與礦物之間的平衡。

【侍酒師私房筆記】先聞到一點微還原的迷人氣息，隨之是檸檬皮、白花和微微的 petrol（那種經典礦物香）。酒體中等偏厚，酸度俐落，口中有核果與奶油麵包的觸感，尾段長而清爽。想要一瓶有個性但不難駕馭的白酒，這支很上手。

【場景化配餐】適合香港的周中小酌：屋企煎比目魚、周日家庭烤雞或朋友來訪時擺個蘑菇濃湯與 Comté 起司板，氣氛立刻升級。

【降維打擊對比】跟那些大牌一級田比起來，價位親民但保有同等的礦物力與陳年潛力，是想要高性價比、又講究地塊表現的好選擇。

A Premier Cru with bright energy and a lingering, sneaky finish — classical Burgundian poise without the runway price.

【Why choose it?】 1) Premier Cru terroir -> Concentrated minerality and depth you can taste. 2) Balanced oak integration -> Creamy texture without heaviness. 3) Drink-now or cellar -> Drinks nicely young yet will reward medium-term ageing.

【Winery & Winemaking Notes】From Fernand & Laurent Pillot, Les Vergers sits on classic Cote de Beaune soils. Gentle press, native/controlled yeast fermentations and measured oak ageing produce a wine with subtle reduction, lees complexity and a finely tuned creamy backbone.

【Sommelier's Private Notes】A soft whiff of reduction gives way to lemon zest, white flowers and a discreet petrol note. Mid-weight, concentrated core of stone fruit and mineral drive; the acidity keeps it fresh while a rounded mid-palate adds a touch of cream and biscuit. The finish is unexpectedly long — lively and persuasive. Ideal for those who want sophistication with approachability.

【Occasion / Pairing Guide】Perfect for a celebratory weeknight: pan-fried turbot or roast Dover sole, mushroom cream starter and a cheese course of Comté. Also excellent for an intimate rooftop dinner or a family Sunday roast.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers classic Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru character — minerality, polished oak and ageing potential — at a far friendlier price than marquee names, making it a high-impact pick for collectors and discerning drinkers alike.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: lemon zest, white flowers, petrol/kerosene note, creaminess, stone fruit, minerality, lively acidity, medium body, long finish
• Food Matching: Mushroom soup (cream starter), Dover sole, roast, Turbot, pan-fried, Comté cheese, Chicken or turkey (simply prepared)
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay : 100%,

Winery

Fernand & Laurent Pillot（彼洛特莊園）

Fernand & Laurent Pillot