2023 Domaine Hubert Lamy Santenay Clos des Hates

靈魂賣點：勃艮第行家至愛的秘密酒園，唔使捱貴價Nuits就享受到純粹優雅。

點解揀佢？
1. 村級價格，一級田質素：Hubert Lamy喺Clos des Hates嘅田間管理一絲不苟，出嚟嘅果實深度同精準度拍得住好多一級園。
2. 而家飲得，放得吓都得：2023年嘅櫻桃、花香已經好誘人，單寧細滑，結構好，陳存5-8年都冇問題。
3. 想歎靚Burgundy但又唔想洗大咗：呢支酒有晒Pinot Noir應有嘅酸度、純淨果味同礦物感，價錢仲親民好多。

侍酒師私房筆記：想像吓喺Beaune小酒館，面前係一碟烤鴨。呢支酒唔會喧嘩，佢輕聲話你知：紅桑子、濕泥土、少少丁香。入口酒體中等，單寧細緻到似絲絨，唔會澀。餘韻好長，帶住石頭嘅清新。就係嗰種令你放慢腳步，慢慢享受嘅酒。

配餐指南：
- 法式經典：蝸牛、紅酒燉雞、烤雞。
- 港式變奏：豉油皇鴨舌、叉燒伴醃蘿蔔。
- 芝士：熟成Comté或Époisses。

降維打擊：好多Santenay酒莊都偏向粗獷，但Lamy呢塊田嘅出品好優雅、好純淨——同樣風格嘅Volnay或Pommard隨時貴一倍，呢支簡直係性價比之王。

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Why choose it?
1. Premier Cru quality from a humble village appellation: Hubert Lamy's meticulous vineyard work in Clos des Hates yields fruit with depth and precision that rivals many premier crus.
2. Silky, approachable now yet age-worthy: This 2023 is already showing its delicate red fruit and floral notes, but with enough structure to evolve beautifully over the next 5-8 years.
3. Perfect for red Burgundy lovers on a budget: Get the signature Pinot Noir finesse—racy acidity, pure fruit, and earthy minerality—without the markup of more famous appellations.

Sommelier's Private Notes: Picture yourself in a cozy bistro in Beaune, a plate of roasted duck before you. This wine doesn't shout; it whispers: crushed raspberries, damp earth, a hint of clove. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins that caress rather than grip. The finish is long, lifted by a stony freshness. It's the kind of wine that makes you slow down and savor the moment.

Pairing Guide:
- Classic French: Escargots Bourguignonne, coq au vin, or roast chicken.
- Hong Kong twist: Soy-braised duck with star anise, or char siu with a side of pickled radish.
- Cheese: Mature Comté or Époisses.

Competitive Edge: While many Santenay producers aim for rustic, Lamy's Clos des Hates is refined and pure—a steal compared to similarly styled Volnay or Pommard at twice the price.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.0
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: red cherry, raspberry, earthy, spice, silky tannins, mineral finish
• Food Matching: Escargots Bourguignonne à l'Ancienne, Beef with bean sprouts, Smoked wagyu tartare, Pigeon, roast
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Winery

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Domaine Hubert Lamy