2017 Chateau Vray Croix de Gay

來自 Pomerol 平台的優雅一支，黑梅與朱古力調和出細緻口感。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 平台風土 + 精細陳釀 -> 果實集中但不厚重，入口有層次。
2) 18 個月法國橡木與陶甕陳釀 -> 橡木香與礦感並存，成熟但平衡。
3) Eric Boissenot 顧問與 Artemis 集團支持 -> 品質穩定，性價比高。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開瓶蓋有烘烤麥芽、摩卡與焦糖的誘惑；入口則是柔滑而帶彈性的單寧，黑梅與黑櫻桃沿著優雅酸度延伸，尾韻線性而不拖泥帶水。醒 45–60 分鐘即可展現層次，現飲或短期陳放都合適。

【場景化配餐指南】在香港可以這樣用：周末在家煎一塊厚切牛扒配蒜香牛油、朋友小聚的燒羊或做一款野菇意粉，都能把這支酒的香氣與結構襯托出來。

【降維打擊對比】相比同區大名莊，2017 Vray Croix de Gay 給到的是地塊感與釀造功力，但價格更實在——想要 Pomerol 氣質、又不想破產，這支很值得放入購物車。

A poised Pomerol from the plateau — plush dark fruit and mocha wrapped in refined structure.

【Why choose it?】
1) Plateau terroir & careful élevage -> concentrated fruit with real finesse and ageing potential.
2) 18 months in French oak + amphora -> oak spice and mineral grip without overpowering fruit.
3) Eric Boissenot consulting & Artemis ownership -> serious winemaking pedigree at attractive value.

【Sommelier's Note】On the nose: toasted oak, mocha, caramel and dark plum. On the palate: round, silky tannins and elegant acidity carry concentrated blackberry and black cherry, finishing long and linear with a mocha-licorice thread. Medium-plus body, polished yet accessible now after decanting.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for a weekend steak dinner, roast lamb with herbs, or pairing with aged cheese — great for Hong Kong dinners where you want depth without intimidation.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers Pomerol plateau character and top consultancy at a fraction of big-name château prices — a smart buy for collectors and dinner hosts.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: ripe plum, blackberry, cherry, mocha, toasty oak, caramel, licorice, dried flowers, silky creamy tannins, elegant acidity, long linear finish
• Food Matching: Beef (sirloin, ribeye), Venison / game, Lamb (roast or hachis), Mature hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar), Mushroom dishes / truffle pasta
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

酒莊以 Chateau Siaurac 為主體，現由 François Pinault 的 Artemis 集團持有。釀酒以細緻見長：發酵約 20 天，之後進行 18 個月陳釀（30% 新法國橡木桶，其餘為二次用桶及陶甕）。顧問釀酒師 Eric Boissenot 帶來傳統與現代手法混合的控溫與陳釀策略，讓平台風土的細膩表現被好好保留。

Chateau Siaurac (producer of Vray Croix de Gay) is managed with modern precision under the Artemis group (François Pinault). Consultant winemaker Eric Boissenot contributes classic, polished élevage choices. Vinification here includes 20 days of vatting and 18 months ageing split between 30% new French oak, second-fill barrels and amphora, yielding wines that balance terroir expression with refined oak influence.