"Wild thyme and rosemary on the nose, a savoury element coming through. On the palate, it's juicy and has some lively fresh flavours, cherries and redcurrants but also violets with a splash of liquorice spice around the edges."
Decanter 91 points
"多得優質石灰石的土壤, 賦予此酒卓越的結構, 有如經典波爾多列級莊般扎實, 並兼具絲滑的質感, 非常超值!"
Sens Team (3/23)
Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard的誕生，有賴於兩位葡萄酒發燒友，兼著名酒評家Francois Gilbert及Philippe Gaillard的努力。兩人自1991年起，出版了行銷五大洲的Gilbert & Gaillard雜誌，將他們的酒評及葡萄酒知識與酒迷分享。多年來走訪世界各地的經驗，以及兩人多年來的專業知識，以及對葡萄酒的熱誠，令他們於南法的Saint-Chinian及Languedoc成立了Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard。Gilbert作為釀酒家族之子，而Gaillard作為主力研究釀酒風土的地理學博士，兩人都對大自然尤其尊重。而他們的釀酒哲學，就是希望將Chinian南部產區，以石灰岩為主的獨特風土，從葡萄樹上，帶到飲家的酒杯中，並原原本本的將葡萄酒中的清新，細緻與優雅表達出來。
於影片中，Francois Gilbert 展示了酒莊的特色及其地質組成。在這段法文短片中，可以了解到Saint-Chinian產區以南200米的風土特色。酒莊面積達16公頃，葡萄樹齡最少有25年，主要以Syrah為主。而他們最具代表性的混釀，結構複雜而具層次感。Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard 出產的酒充滿礦物感，叢林感覺，香料及甜美的紅果味，並有著接近完美自然的平衡及清新感。
產區：
Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, Southern France
產地：
法國
種類：
紅葡萄酒
風土：
白堊紀和始新世的粘土石灰石高原，約海拔180米。
葡萄品種：
55% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre (平均樹齡30年)
釀造：
葡萄人手除梗及篩選，在缸內發酵約三星期。柔和萃取出複雜的香氣。40%在木桶陳年12-18個月。
品酒筆記：
深濃的色澤透出紫色的光彩。香氣乾淨、怡人、清新及帶有濃郁的南法色彩。當中有黑果、香料和甘草的香氣。結構良好，單寧絲滑，散發出複雜的芳香和悠長的香料味。
美食配搭：
適合配搭有醬汁的肉類和辛辣的菜式。
Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard was born from the efforts of two wine enthusiasts and wine critics, Francois Gilbert and Philippe Gaillard. In 1991, they started publishing wine magazine Gilbert & Gaillard to share their wine critics and knowledge with wine lovers. The magazine is now available on 5 continents. Their years of experiences of travelling around the world and the professional knowledge of wine, as well as their passion for wine help them establish Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard in Saint-Chinian and Languedoc. Gilbert, as the son of the winemaker’s family, and Gaillard, as a doctor in Geography who specializes in the study of wine terroirs, accentuate the importance of nature. The winemaking philosophy of the Chateau is to transcribe the terroir of Chinian to the consumer, from the vine to the glass, keeping all these features namely, the freshness, the finesse and elegance.
In the video, François Gilbert presents its features and the milestones of geological formation. Although the video is in French, you can still have a glimpse on this exceptional Terroir 200 metres south of the Saint-Chinian appellation. It is a 16 hectares winery, the vines are at least 25 years old, mainly composed of Syrah, their signature Chateau blend is more complex and structured. Their wines are full of mineral structure, plenty of garrigues and nice spices with delicious red fruits, it has a seamless balance of freshness and elegance.
Appellation:
Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, Southern France
Country:
France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Terroirs:
Plateau of Cretaceous and Eocene clay-limestone pebbles at an altitude of 180 metres.
Grape Varieties:
55% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre (Old vines about 30 years)
Vinification:
The grapes are destemmed and sorted by hand on a conveyor belt and then put into vats. The vatting period lasts about 3 weeks and is characterised by a gentle extraction that develops the aromatic complexity. 40% aged in the barrels for 12-18 months.
Tasting Notes:
Concentrated color with purplish reflections. The nose is clean, pleasant, fresh, intense and méridional. Aromas of black fruits and spices, liquorice. On the palate, the wine is well structured with silky tannins, revealing all the aromatic complexity with persistent spicy tones.
Food Pairing:
Meat in sauce, spicy food.
