2022 Chateau Saint Maur L'Excellence Cru Classe Rose

一口有海風感的普羅旺斯粉紅，清爽又帶點俐落的礦物鹹味。

為什麼選它？
1) 田間到杯中的鮮度 -> 早採、低溫發酵，保留鮮明酸度，讓每口都乾淨利落。
2) 穩定的產區實力 -> 來自Côtes de Provence的成熟酒莊，大產量下仍維持風格一致。
3) 多用途餐酒 -> 乾型、結構輕盈，從沙律到燒烤都好搭。

侍酒師私房筆記：先聞到紅莓和柑橘皮，入口是爽朗的酸和一抹海鹽感，不會厚重，反而有一種礦物的清晰尾韻。酒體屬於俐落型，適合冰鎮後即開瓶享用——想要不費力的高級感，這支很適合。

田地與釀造要點：葡萄多在清晨採收，採用輕柔壓榨和短時間接觸皮色，主要在不鏽鋼槽低溫發酵，幾乎不做橡木陳年，保留果酸與海風特質。年產量大約 175,000 瓶，穩定供應卻不失產區特色。

場景化配餐指南：夏天海鮮拼盤、週末的輕食聚會、或者在香港傍晚陽台配小食和朋友暢聊都很合適。

降維打擊對比：比起那些價格飆高但風格浮誇的名牌粉紅，這款更直接、實用、CP 值高—想要真正在餐桌上好喝又好搭的選擇，這支更聰明。

Soul Hook: A Provençal rosé that tastes of sea breezes and summer terraces.

Why choose it?
1) Crisp terroir expression -> Brisk acidity and saline lift keep the wine bright and food-friendly.
2) Provenance and scale -> From a recognized Côtes de Provence estate with focused quality across large production.
3) Versatile table wine -> Dry, precise profile pairs easily from salads to grilled meats.

Sommelier's private notes: Lifted notes of red berry and citrus zest open immediately — there’s a tangy, lightly saline edge that keeps each sip clean. The palate is restrained rather than opulent: fresh acidity up front, mid-palate fruit ripeness and a slightly chalky finish. Serve well-chilled; this is an everyday rosé that drinks like a special occasion.

Occasion (pairing & moments): Ideal for weekday al fresco dinners, seafood platters on a humid Hong Kong evening, or a weekend picnic in the park. Great as an aperitif or alongside shared plates.

Winemaking & vineyard snapshot: Fruit is picked early to preserve freshness, handled gently with short skin contact and cold stainless-steel fermentation to keep the profile crisp and aromatic. No heavy oak influence—clarity and lift are the aim.

Competitive edge: Delivers recognisable Côtes de Provence style and high critic scores at a mid-premium price — a smarter buy versus higher-cost big-name rosés when you want quality without theatrics.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Taste: saline, tangy, red berry, citrus zest, fresh herbs, crisp, lean minerality, dry
• Food Matching: Salads and green vegetables, Chicken pastilla (Moroccan), Grilled ribeye / steak, Gouda and semi-hard cheeses, Seafood platters (oysters, prawns), Light Asian seafood dishes
• Grape Variety: Grenache : 30%, Vermentino (Rolle) : 5%, Syrah (Shiraz) : 25%, Cinsault : 25%, Cabernet : 7%, Other/Unspecified : 8%,

Winery

Chateau Saint-Maur位於Côtes de Provence，是當地以粉紅酒見長的酒莊。酒莊以穩定的產量與追求清新、餐酒化的風格著稱，透過不同園區與批次的拼配，打造出帶海風感的普羅旺斯代表作。年產約175,000瓶。

Chateau Saint-Maur is a Côtes de Provence estate known for consistent rosé production. With sizeable annual output and a focus on clarity and freshness, the domaine blends multiple lots to achieve a coastal, food-friendly style. Total reported production: approximately 175,000 bottles.