2018 Gabriel Meffre Laurus Condrieu Blanc

一開瓶就能聞到月桂花與蜜香花朵的香氣，隨後躍出熟杏、黃桃和水果糕點的果香。酒體圓潤、口感滑順帶油脂感，但並不沉重，礦質感與清爽的酸度平衡整體，入口能感到細緻的杏仁與一抹香草風味，尾韻乾淨且持久。

酒莊與田地：加布里酒莊在隆河產區長期與在地栽培者合作，挑選日照良好、坡地排水佳的老園或斜坡葡萄園，控制產量以換取果實濃縮度與香氣。這些石質、花崗岩斜坡賦予酒款明顯的礦物性與層次。

釀造與風格：採用小心採收與溫控發酵，為保留細緻香氣採取溫和壓榨；部分酒液以舊桶或澱粉接觸增加口感厚度，使整體更為順口、有質感但不搶走花果的清新。建議稍微醒酒（約30分鐘）可讓香氣更開展。餐飲搭配靈活，海鮮、白肉、帶奶油醬汁或帶亞洲香氣的料理都很合適。

Bright and aromatic, this Condrieu shows lifted floral notes of honeysuckle and citrus blossom leading to a core of ripe apricot, ripe peach and orchard fruit with a honeyed thread. The palate is plush and rounded, with an oily, silky mid-palate and gentle minerality that keeps the wine fresh. A touch of spice and toasted almond frames the finish, which lingers with bright fruit and subtle sweetness.

Producer notes: From the Gabriel Meffre stable, this bottling aims to capture the perfume and texture of the northern Rhône terraces while remaining approachable and food-friendly. The house sources fruit from steep, well-exposed sites in the appellation and works closely with growers to control yields and ripeness.

Winemaking notes: Grapes are harvested carefully to preserve aromatics, handled with gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation. A proportion sees neutral oak or lees contact to add weight and mouthfeel without overwhelming the primary aromas. The result is a balanced, expressive white with both freshness and textural richness.

Vineyard notes: Fruit comes from sun-drenched, granitic slopes with good diurnal range — conditions that favour intense aromatics and concentrated fruit. Low yields and attentive viticulture translate to clear varietal character and refined texture.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: floral, honeysuckle, apricot, ripe peach, honeyed, stone fruit, orchard fruit, citrus blossom, silky, oily texture, almond, vanilla, mineral edge, lingering finish
• Food Matching: Clam, leek and bacon chowder, Casserole of corn meal and chicken mole, Chilean Wagyu ribeye with Béarnaise sauce, Tortilla with chicken, Roast chicken or turkey, Seafood with butter or cream sauces, Southeast Asian dishes with aromatic spices
• Grape Variety: Viognier : 100%,

Winery

加布里酒莊為隆河區的重要酒商與生產者，長期與當地小農合作挑選優質葡萄園。釀酒風格注重保留產地香氣與果味，同時透過嚴謹田間管理（低產量、人工採收）與溫和釀造手法，做出平衡且好搭餐的酒款。

Gabriel Meffre is a well-known Rhône producer and négociant that works with a network of growers across the region to craft expressive, value-driven wines. The house focuses on careful vineyard selection and attentive cellar work to preserve regional character and aromatic intensity while delivering polished, food-friendly bottles.