2021 Famille Paquet Saint Veran En Creches

成熟柑橘與焦糖鳳梨交織，橡木與白堊感做出優雅平衡。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 老藤力道 -> 中段豐滿但不沉，入口有層次；
2) 橡木發酵再以不鏽鋼修飾 -> 奶油感與清爽酸度兼得；
3) 有機栽培、年份特色強 -> 味道純淨、礦感明顯。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開瓶蓋後等個20分鐘，先聞到的是糖漬柑橘和焦糖鳳梨，接著是烤杏仁與一抹香草與奶油感。橡木帶來溫和的香料和細緻質地，但不蓋掉那股白堊式的礦質，收口乾淨帶粉質感，喝得出田間老藤的成熟決心。

【場景化配餐指南】週末家中烤雞配上一盤熟成芝士、朋友小聚配薄餅火腿芝士、或在銅鑼灣的晚餐配魚與薯條都很對味。想優雅一點就配烤雞與奶油蘑菇醬。

【降維打擊對比】相較於大牌 Burgundies，同樣的木桶與老藤質感，但售價更親民；對追求品質卻嫌標籤溢價的你，是更聰明的選擇。

釀造與產區小檔案：出自 Domaine des Valanges（家族酒莊系列），使用有機栽培的葡萄，田地有年代跨度的老藤（1943–2009 年），酒液先於橡木桶發酵並陳放12個月，之後回到不鏽鋼桶再熟成9個月，平衡木質與果酸，呈現出本區典型的礦感與圓潤口感。

Soul Hook: Ripe citrus and caramelised pineapple framed by gentle oak — a polished Saint-Véran that feels immediately approachable.

Why choose it?
- Old-vine concentration -> delivers depth and mid-palate weight without heaviness.
- Oak-aged then stainless-steel finished -> combines toasted, buttery notes with fresh brightness.
- Organically farmed fruit -> purity and a restrained mineral edge.

Sommelier's Notes: This 2021 shows a generous core of candied citrus and baked pineapple, layered with toasted almond and a faint caramel note from 12 months in oak. The second maturation in stainless steel softens the oak so the acidity stays lively and the finish has a subtle chalky grip. Serve slightly chilled with a 20-minute open pour to let the aromatics blossom.

Occasion / Pairing Guide: Weekend roast chicken, mid-week fish with chips, or a cheese board with Manchego — excellent for relaxed dinners with friends or a refined solo nightcap.

Competitive Edge: Offers the stylistic polish of classic Maconnais whites—old-vine texture and oak nuance—at a price that undercuts many big-name Burgundies. A smart, approachable bottle for those who want complexity without the premium label tax.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 20 minutes
• Taste: candied citrus, caramelized pineapple, buttery oak, toasted almond, chalky minerality, elegant acidity, mid-palate richness, subtle spice
• Food Matching: Roast chicken / spatchcock chicken, Turkey, Crêpe with ham and cheese, Fish and chips, Manchego and hard cheeses, Grilled white fish with butter sauce
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay ,

Winery

Domaine des Valanges（巴凱家族系列）— 位於 Mâconnais 的家族酒莊，重視有機栽培與傳統桶陳工藝。此酒款取自不同年齡的老藤，採用橡木發酵再以不鏽鋼桶修正，追求果實與礦質的平衡。

Domaine des Valanges (Famille Paquet) — family-run producers in the Mâconnais focusing on traditional élevage and careful organic viticulture. This cuvée comes from a range of vine ages and reflects their wood-plus-steel ageing approach for balance and textural depth.