2017 Laurus Cote Rotie Rouge

品飲筆記：酒色深透，先是黑莓與覆盆子的鮮明果香，隨後帶出煙燻與微肉感的香氣，並點綴黑胡椒氣息。口感中等酒體，果汁飽滿，單寧柔和如羽毛般貼合，尾韻帶有細緻岩石礦感。酒莊與釀造：由Gabriel Meffre以羅納產區優質園塊調配而成，取自Côte Blonde與Côte Brune兩側不同風格的果實，以控溫發酵保留果實純淨感，並以適度陳年與細膩處理來維持新鮮度與結構。葡萄園：採自坡度較陡、日照充足的園地，花崗岩與片岩土壤為酒帶來清晰的酸度與礦物性。建議醒酒45分鐘左右，會更顯層次與開放性，搭配烤羊或成熟乳酪最為合拍。

Tasting Note: Deep garnet in the glass, this Côte Rôtie opens with ripe blackberry and raspberry, layered with smoked-meat and a peppery spice. The palate is medium-bodied and juicy, supported by soft, feathery tannins and a fine mineral whisper on the finish. Producer & Winemaking: From Gabriel Meffre’s Rhône selection, Laurus blends fruit from both the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune aspects to balance sunlit generosity and darker, savory mineral character. Fermentation is carefully managed to preserve primary fruit, with maturation carried out to add structure while retaining vibrancy. Vineyard: Grapes are sourced from steep, well-exposed slopes in the appellation where granite and schist-derived soils lend a stony minerality and focused acidity. Drink now with gentle decanting to show its aromatic layers, or enjoy over the next few years while youthful fruit remains vivid.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, raspberry, smoky, slightly meaty, juicy, soft tannins, mineral, black pepper
• Food Matching: Lamb, Roast beef, Duck, Game (venison), Grilled mushrooms, Aged hard cheese
• Grape Variety: Syrah ,

Winery

Gabriel Meffre為羅納地區的酒商與生產者，長期與各個園主合作挑選合適果實，旨在用穩健的釀造手法保留產區風格與果實純度。酒莊注重平衡與可親近性，呈現出帶有產地特色的葡萄酒。

Gabriel Meffre is a Rhône-based négociant and producer known for sourcing fruit across the region and crafting approachable yet terroir-driven wines. Their work blends traditional respect for appellation character with careful cellar practices to highlight balance and freshness.