2023 Fei Tswei Lava Chardonnay Dry White Wine
Description
- Decant Time: 30 minutes
- Taste: citrus, green apple, stone fruit, creamy, toasty oak, vanilla, minerality, buttery, crisp acidity, saline finish
- Food Matching: Roast chicken with herbs, Grilled white fish, Creamy pasta (mushroom or Alfredo), Shellfish (scallops, lobster), Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert)
- Grape Variety: Chardonnay : 100.0%,
Tasting note
酒香先是清爽的檸檬皮與青蘋果,接著帶出成熟核果和細緻奶油感,底層有溫暖的烘烤香與礦物鹹味。入口中段豐滿但不笨重,酸度清晰讓整體保持活力,收尾餘韻帶點烤香與海鹽感。這款「熔岩」系列強調來自熔岩成土的排水與礦性,葡萄田採低產控制,手工分選,小批量在橡木與酒泥上溫柔培養,帶出圓潤口感與層次。建議冰鎮後稍微醒半小時,與海鮮、奶油醬料理或燒烤白肉都非常合拍。
Tasting Note: Bright citrus and green apple open the glass, followed by stone-fruit richness and a creamy, toasted-oak perfume. On the palate this dry white balances a plush mid-palate with brisk acidity and a saline-mineral thread through a lingering, slightly toasty finish. Producer Notes: From the 'Lava' expression by Fei Tswei, this bottling aims to showcase the influence of volcanic-derived soils — a focused, small-batch release designed for texture and mineral clarity. Winemaking Notes: Fermented with careful temperature control, part of the wine sees oak ageing and partial lees contact to build weight and complexity. Gentle handling preserves freshness while subtle oak and lees aging add creamy, toasty layers. Vineyard Notes: Sourced from low-yield blocks planted on well-draining, volcanic-influenced soils. Cooler nights and good diurnal range help retain acidity and develop concentrated aromatics. Serving Suggestion: Serve well-chilled; allow a short decant (about 30 minutes) if you prefer the oak and lees layers to soften and integrate. Pairs beautifully with shellfish, creamy dishes and roasted white meats.
Winery
長和翡翠是一家小規模酒莊,喜歡用田地的特色說話。熔岩系列挑選排水良好、受熔岩影響的園塊,採低產、人工分選與小量桶陳的做法,目的很簡單:把田地的礦感、果實的厚度和口感完整保留下來。
Fei Tswei (長和翡翠) is a boutique producer focusing on site-driven expressions. The 'Lava' line highlights parcels planted on volcanic-influenced soils; production emphasizes low yields, careful selection and small-batch élevage to present textural whites with mineral clarity.
