2018 Domaine Philippe Cheron Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Clos de Vougeot 的重量級優雅：果實深度＋泥土感，餘韻帶茶葉與香料，既有力又有品味。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區力道 -> 來自 Clos de Vougeot 的礦質與結構，入口有層次，適合同桌多道菜。
2) 小莊手作 -> 菲臘 Cheron 的低產量與細緻桶陳，喝到的是人手與風土。
3) 食物好搭 -> 有紮實單寧，能對應港式燒味或濃味燉食，而不失優雅感。

【侍酒師私房筆記】第一口是黑櫻桃與紅果的清晰果核感，轉為森林地表、乾菇和藥草味，舌邊能感到緊實但圓潤的單寧。酒體中段集中，尾段帶些微茶葉、鐵質和香料餘味。建議醒酒約90分鐘，溫度偏涼讓酸度更討喜。

【場景化配餐指南】想像週末私房飯局：把燒鴨、燒肉上桌，大家邊聊邊倒，或在冬天的松露／野菌料理配上這支酒，瞬間像酒店級享受。

【降維打擊對比】與那些掛牌貴得離譜的大牌相比，Philippe Cheron 的 Clos de Vougeot 更直接體現風土，性價比高，值得入手放冰箱側瓶作為招待與收藏兩相宜。

A Grand Cru from Clos de Vougeot that balances power and finesse—dark cherry and forest-floor depth with a long, savory close.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven power -> Matured structure and mineral backbone for serious drinking now or cellar potential.
2) Small-domaine focus -> Hand-crafted, lower yields deliver concentration without heaviness.
3) Versatile pairing -> Enough grip for rich Cantonese fare yet elegance for refined cheeses.

【Sommelier's private note】Silky entry that reveals ripe red and black cherry, turned-earth and porcini tones, then cedar and baking spice from restrained oak. Mid-palate is focused, tannins are assertive but polished; finish lingers with savory tea-leaf and iron-mineral echoes. Serve slightly below room temperature after 90 minutes’ decanting.

【Occasions / Pairing】Perfect for a celebratory roast dinner in a private dining room, a special reunion with close friends over Cantonese roasted meats, or a winter mushroom banquet. Pairs brilliantly with roast duck, braised beef ribs or mushroom risotto.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with big-name Burgundies, this Philippe Cheron Clos de Vougeot delivers tangible Grand Cru character at a more accessible price — terroir expression, old-school élevage and clear aging potential without the premium of famous négociant labels.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
• Taste: black cherry, red cherry, forest floor, dried herbs, mushroom, cedar, baking spice, earthy minerality, firm tannins, long savory finish
• Food Matching: Roast duck with plum sauce (燒鴨), Braised beef short ribs / Cantonese-style beef dishes, Wild mushroom risotto or truffle pasta, Charcuterie and aged cheeses (Comté, Beaufort), Roast pork belly / siu mei style roast meats
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Winery

Philippe Cheron 是一家專注於 Côte de Nuits 的小莊，重視風土與傳統釀造。採低產量、人工挑選，桶陳用新舊橡木混合，讓酒保有結構與礦質感，不會被過重的新桶味蓋掉本身的土地痕跡。

Philippe Cheron is a focused Côte de Nuits domaine known for traditional, terroir-led wines. Small holdings and careful yields, combined with classic élevage—mix of used and new oak—produce concentrated Grand Cru bottles that emphasize mineral detail and balance rather than obvious new-oak sweetness.