The Côte des Bar area where Dosnon & Lepage is located in the Avirey-Lingey region is well known for its hard limestone soil (Kimmeridgien sub-soil like Chablis) and sunny Burgundy climate.

The winery was founded in 2005 by Avirey-Lingey brethren, Davy Doson and Simon-Charles Lepage (above) whom both decided the best wine route was to express their wine expertise and their surrounding terroir from . Dosnon studied viticulture and winemaking, while previously working for Serge Mathieu and Moutard Père et Fils, as well as at Rossignol-Trapet in Burgundy. While Simon-Charles Lepage, whom we met is a Criminal lawyer by training, whom decided to hang his cloak and wig in favor of the vine. The two decided to put their minds together to create a new champagne house, intended to express the terroirs of their native region.

“We are located in the southern part of the Champagne area which means we are very close to Burgundy. We want our wines to show a pure expression, its fruitiness, .and to show how the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has to offer from this area. Our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir has more fruit and more fuller bodied as our area is warmer, with our main intention and ideals is to really reveal the best part from the Champagne area, Cote d’ Bar. We wanted to show how a new and modern Champagne is like, while retaining its classic characteristics most of the time. ” Co-founder and winery director, Simon-Charles Lepage, March 2010.

As Simon explains, Dosnon and Lepage owns two hectares of vines in Avirey-Lingey and purchase more fruit for their Champagne wines from other growers from about 5 additional hectares in the surrounding area, making for a total production of around 60,000 bottles a year. On scene, they have 4 different cuvées, with a vintage bottling in the works. The vineyards are planted with some 80% Pinot Noir, with 20% Chardonnay. The house’s viticulture practices solely in the organic camp, with no artificial fertilizers used, using a combination of methods including weed control, turfing (favour microbial life and ground biodynamy), pruning, and yield control and so forth. The wines are aged in small French oak barrels (made from Puligny-Montrachet) and are neither fined nor filtered prior to bottling.

Dosnon & Lepage belongs to a league of non-Vintage Growers such as,  Agrapart, Francoise Bedel, Henri Billiot, Pierre Callot, RH Coutier, Pascal Doquet, Godme Pere et Fils, Marc Hebrart, Lallier, Jean Laurent, Michel Loriot, Nicolas Maillart, Jean Milan, Pierre Moncuit, Moutard, Ployez-Jacquemart, Rodez, Louis de Sacy, Alan Soutiran, and Tarlant. Simon mentioned plans are underway to make the house’s first vintage Champagne, with its first vintage in 2008, due to the extraordinary “high acidity found in our wines”.,

90% of their wines exported, and mostly to on-trade clients including Restaurants, and wine retailers, with a minority 10% shipped to direct customers. The wines of Dosnon & Lepage can be found in our markets, with Artisan Cellars in Singapore, and Limestone Wines in Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit www.champagne-dosnon.com. Our photo presentation of this Champagne house can also be viewed online here.

Overall, this is an impressive Champagne house, despite it’s recent history as a Champagne producer, Doson and Simon does make and market very nice fun and cheer filled bubbly wines which have been impressive, especially their Blanc de Blanc, a 100% Chardonnay based cuvee which doesn’t fade and is consistent on the palate. For food pairing with today’s gourmets, they should pair well with today’s Chinese cuisines, especially southern, Yunan, Cantonese and Guangzhou styles, such as the every week Cantonese Dim Sum and Steamed Meat Dumplings, and I look forward to tasting many more of them in the near future.

N.V. Dosnon & Lepage Blanc de Noirs “Récolte Noire”

12.0%. 100% Pinot Noir. Bottled entirely from 2008 reserve wines, the Récolte Noire was pure Pinot Noir and started off well with pleasant fruit scents, and floral aromas, pleasing to nose and in sight. The palate was soft and restrained initially, with a tight restraining pull. A few seconds later, it shredded off its initial quietness to reveal a vibrancy which sinks well without too strong acidity which gave the palate a refreshing feel, plucking bold fruit flavors as it interacts with the surrounding environment and air in the glass. Good. Drink from 2010 to 2016. 12.0.

N.V. Dosnon & Lepage Blanc de Blanc “Récolte Blanche”

12.0%. 100% Chardonnay. This was an attractive bubbly with a core of elegance and deliciousness, possessing clarity of iron rich mineral and typicality, which could be a result of the winery’s beliefs in its rich soil characteristics.  Captivating for the first few moments, with a firm mineral grip, slicing through your scent receptors with precision and clinical cleanness, which emits brightly from the glass. Medium-bodied, the well-honed and refined palate was balanced, while clouding your palate with its inert mineral subtleness and a persistent medium long finish. Drink between 2010 to 2018. 14.0.

N.V. Dosnon & Lepage Extra-Brut “Récolte Brute”

12.0%. 70% Pinot Noir, and 30% Chardonnay.  The Récolte Brute exhaled a deep impression of cleanness and crispy clear acid and fruit infused aromas. Medium-bodied, while it retained it’s freshness due to the influence of it’s fresh acid residents, the palate doesn’t over power your taste-buds with is dryness. Rather restrained, giving a little, taking back a little, leaving a hint of dryness well after-taste. A well structured and balanced dry Champagne styled wine. Drink between 2010 to 2012. 13.0.

N.V. Dosnon & Lepage Extra-Brut “Récolte Rose”

12.0%. 100% Pinot Noir.  This Rose came across to be as a sweetened fruit filled nose accompanied by a streak of mineral tone and some raspberry aromas. The palate was rather nice, and it seemed to me it was made in a sophisticated style which some may come to appreciate, while dry, it showed some balance with behind the scene freshness which stayed on vinously.  Short on mid palate and finish. Drink between 2010 to 2012. 12.5.

现任总经理, 多米尼亚.贝夫韦 (Dominique Befve) 先生.

力士金酒庄由第一位主人 (Chevalier Antoine de Lascombes) 建立于17世纪，起初酒庄. 同样在1855法国波尔多玛歌村你被评选为二级 (Deuxième Cru) 酒庄，现在已被列为世界最有声望的酒庄之一. 在1951, 售予Alexis Lichine 及美国财团，接着于1971你又转手给英国的 Bass Charrington 集团，最后于2001你卖 ($67 百万美元 (或 €70 百万) 给了现在的主人–美国的退休基金 (Colony Capital) 集团. 前述这些集团买入后, 也投入资金改善设备, 并购买附近葡萄园, 也扩大了力士金酒庄的园. 力士金酒庄拥有 118 公顷等葡萄酒园.

力士金葡萄酒风格虽然略有水感, 回味中难得的丰满度也是仰仗橡木桶的功力才添加上的, 好在还有细腻的玫瑰花香, 虽然随后的如同糖果般的香气有点轻浮了些, 但依然可以辨识出玛歌地区的特色.

想要获得力士金的资讯，请浏览 www.chateau-lascombes.com.

市场零售连锁代理商:
中国内地: 富隆酒业 Aussino World Wines 
香港: 屈臣氏酒窖 Watson’s Wine Cellar 
新加坡: 柯睿诗特葡萄酒公司 Crystal Wines 

2006年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金骑士 (Chevalier de Lascombes)
13.0%酒精度. 50%美乐, 45%赤霞珠, 和 5%小味儿多.
烤面包得橡木气味, 果味富有黑莓, 黑李子, 和少量的橡木香草味. 酒体中度. 口感带野甜黑果味 – 想起了黑醋栗, 黑李子, 单宁与酒体轻柔, 和丝质的酸度. 回感有点香料味. 建议适饮期: 2010年到2018年. 酒评分: 12.5.
酒品形象. 

2005年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金骑士 (Chevalier de Lascombes)
13.0%酒精度. 52%赤霞珠, 45%美乐, 和 3%小味儿多.
这是一瓶特别的第二标葡萄酒. 此酒色泽深沉. 甜香萦绕其间, 清新, 香料得橡木香气, 黑樱桃, 莓果的般香美味. 酒体中度到丰满, 颇具平衡感, 口感十分宜人. 酸度轻微, 黑醋栗, 与橡木桶带来的烟熏, 单宁优质. 回味短暂. 建议适饮期: 2009年到2020年. 酒评分: 13.
酒品形象. 

2001年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金酒庄 (Château Lascombes)
13.0%酒精度. 55%美乐, 40%赤霞珠, 和 5%小味儿多.
酒十分宜人. 散发着黑浆果, 黑樱桃, 薄荷糖, 与巧克力香气, 香醇的风味中混合了黑色果实. 入口饱满, 口感浓郁且丰富, 有矿物质与泥土味觉. 柔软光洁和淡雅的甜度, 黑子, 单宁又香又丰饶. 本酒典型的长度余味是一直以来的特色, 可搭配中口味例如, 烤好的北京鸭. 建议适饮期: 2009年到2015年. 酒评分: 16.
酒品形象. 

2003年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金酒庄 (Château Lascombes)
13.0%酒精度. 55%赤霞珠, 40%美乐, 和 5%小味儿多.
气味富于和芬芳, 含有黑浆果, 和温暖的感觉. 酒体中浓, 口感圆润, 颇具平衡感, 单宁明显却不失圆润, 黑樱桃. 回味中等. 建议适饮期: 2008年到2021年. 酒评分: 13.5.
酒品形象. 

2005年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金酒庄 (Château Lascombes)
13.5%酒精度. 52%赤霞珠, 45%美乐, 和 3%小味儿多.
第一嗅覺相似中餐深色酱油, 果香四溢, 富有黑浆果, 黑李子, 欧洲甘草味, 香料, 橡木气味. 口感紧实, 在橡木桶中的培养令到酒体充满活力, 可以感觉到香料, 硬木和单宁混合在一起. 酒体适中, 芳香宜人, 味道浓郁, 她耐人寻味, 易陈酿, 且可持久保存, 值得收藏. 建议适饮期: 2012年到2033年. 酒评分: 15.
此酒色泽深沉 (葡萄酒颜色). 
酒品形象. 

2006年法国波尔多玛歌 力士金酒庄 (Château Lascombes)
13.0%酒精度. 50%美乐, 45%赤霞珠, 和 5%小味儿多.
芳香十足, 常可口. 有一股浓厚的花香, 黑浆果, 黑樱桃, 甘草, 烤面包得橡木气味. 在口中感与集中度兼备, 口味充盈口腔, 与任何食物相佐都极佳. 中性酒体干红葡萄酒, 丹宁柔顺, 余韵果味持久短些. 建议适饮期: 2009年到2018年. 酒评分: 14.
酒品形象.

克鲁格 (Krug) 酿酒师, Julie Cavil.

对众多喜爱香槟的人来说, 克鲁格香槟无疑代表着香槟的顶点和顶级的享受. 对有幸参与的我们而言, 当克鲁格香槟代表人与酿酒师,Julie Cavil 在中午的品酒会里为媒体, 消费者以及资深侍酒师们介绍1998年份的克鲁格香槟时, 就好像在一场高级交响乐会或管弦乐会里聆听和享受醉人的音乐一样.

克鲁格香槟酒厂建立于18世纪(1843年), 有着久远的历史. 在1999年, 克鲁格酒厂被 路易威登集团 (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy) 成功的收购并纳入旗下, 法国饮料公司 人头马集团 (Remy-Cointreau) 当时以176 百万美元卖出.

自从被买下后, 克鲁格酒厂仍然采用自治的管理制度, 由 Olivier Krug 总裁 (第六代), 首席执行官 Margareth Henriquez (于2009年加入), 和 Julie Cavil (2006) 联合管理. Krug Grande Cuvee 是路易威登集团在葡萄酒行业中其中一颗最闪亮的宝石, 与 法国酩悦香槟 (Moet Chandon) 的 “香槟王” (Dom Perignon), 法国卓越亚马逊 (Veuve Clicquot) 的 贵妇香槟 (La Grande Dame) 齐名.

克鲁格图像: 斟酒侍者 Garry Clark (英国).  

克鲁格酒厂现今在香槟区的 阿伊 (Aÿ), 单一霞多丽葡萄品种葡萄园; 美尼尔园 (Le Mesnil), 和 Trepail. 拥有20公顷的葡萄酒园. 克鲁格酒厂也向其合约葡萄园们购买所需的葡萄. 酒厂使用香槟区全部的三种葡萄, 霞多丽 (Chardonnay), 黑比诺 (Pinot Noir), 和 莫尼耶品乐 (Pinot Meunier). 克鲁格酒厂的年度葡萄酒混合加工(每年2月) 都依照克鲁格家族的传统方式：没有任何的公式和处方，仅能靠着世代传承的味道，记忆和感性来决定.

克鲁格酒厂所生产的主要香槟包括: Grande Cuvee (主要葡萄为霞多丽) – 由香槟地区里20至30座葡萄园的葡萄酿成, 且分别来自6到10年不同的年份.

克鲁格酒厂最好的香槟香槟特级葡萄园; 罗曼尼钻石 (Clos du Mesnil) (白中白, Blanc de Blanc), 100%由来自梅斯尼尔-苏尔-奥戈尔 (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) 的霞多丽酿制而成. 在 2008年4月, 克鲁格酒厂推出了 Clos d’Ambonnay (香槟特级葡萄园; 安邦内黑钻香槟), 由100%来自仅0.685公顷大葡萄园的 黑比诺 (红中白) 酿制而成.

克鲁格酒厂每年生产大约60万瓶葡萄酒, 其中60%出口到世界各地. 日本 (Japan) 是克鲁格酒厂在亚洲最大的市场, 香港 (Hong Kong) 与 新加坡 (Singapore) 紧追其后. 总的来说, 克鲁格酒厂的香槟有很高的鲜度, 复杂, 有深度的果味与纤细的风格, 且拥有巨大的陈放潜能.

克鲁格香槟的价格普遍上要高于其他的香槟. 克鲁格香槟价格对一半普罗大众通常显得过高, 但却受到葡萄酒鉴赏家, 收藏家, 以及世界知名的服务业公司们的喜爱. 值得一提的是, 克鲁格酒厂所生产的高级香槟, 在香港, 伦敦和纽约的拍卖会上极受欢迎.

从1999年起，克鲁格酒厂成为了易威登集团 (LVMH)得一分子, 且由路易威登集团 代理销售到世界各地. 欲得更多的详情, 请联络以下的相关代表：

新加坡 Moët Hennessy Diageo
Tel: +65 6838 9800
酒网: www.mhdsg.com

香港 Moët Hennessy Diageo
Tel: +852 2976 1888
酒网: www.mhdhk.com

法国香槟地区陈年克鲁格香槟酒 (N.V. Krug Champagne Grande Cuvée Brut)
12.0% 酒精度. 葡萄品种由 霞多丽, 黑比诺, 和莫尼耶品乐. 泡沫充沛细腻. 闻之是绵延不断的柔和烤面包香气, 附带以成熟苹果, 檸檬, 和轻微焦糖及香料香气. 酒体饱满. 浓郁, 圆润石灰果味, 酸脆, 强劲酸度收结. 留香持久.
适饮期: 从2009年到2010年. 零售价: S$238.00. HK$1,480.00. 酒评分: 16.
酒品形象. 

法国香槟地区1998年克鲁格香槟酒 (1998 Krug Champagne Brut)
12.0% 酒精度. 葡萄品种主要是使用霞多丽. 中度至丰满酒体. 富有细致的烤太妃糖, 柠檬. 葡萄花香气. 酒体极度封闭, 清纯而优雅, 充满芳醇柠檬, 成熟柑属果实口感. 余韵复杂而中度等. 这款酒依然有长时间陈酿的潜力.
适饮期: 从2012年到2028年. 零售价: S$350.00. HK$2,680.00. 酒评分: 15.
酒品形象.

新加坡讯 – 福同美 (Hock Tong Bee) 最近有联合了安蒂诺里代言人 雅各布-潘道菲尼 在 Cornerstone 合作举办了一场品酒会, 揭露了安蒂尼奥力系列中, 那些美味又可口的中等和高等阶级的酒款.

安蒂诺里 (Antinori) 国际 营业经理: 雅各布-潘道菲尼先生 (Jacopo Pandolfini)

酒 Jiuwine.com 有辛拜见了 雅各布-潘道菲尼 先生, 同时咨询安蒂尼奥力如今是如何看待亚洲市场. 值得一提的是, 近来安蒂尼奥力的代表于去年十一月被派遣到上海. 经过一番葡萄酒市场调查, 他如此形容亚洲市场: “中国的葡萄酒市场还有待发展. 我们利用了高级招牌酒如 铁挪尼洛 (Tignanello) 与 苏拉亚 (Solaia) 来吸引资产阶级, 同时也发现随着顾客葡萄酒知识的增长, 他们的选择也逐渐偏向于日常酒”.

他也强调身为奇阳地地区中最大的酒商的骄傲: “安蒂诺里就是 奇阳地 (Chianti), 这一切都在于我们葡萄酒本身的水准. 我们同时利用了本土与国际的葡萄种类, 其中包括了 山几优 Sangiovese, 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, 夏多内 Chardonnay 以及其他相近的葡萄种类“. 在酒与食物的观点上, 他坚持: “意大利葡萄酒一定要配上食物! 在那有着许多美食与美酒的品酒会上, 他充分印证了他的观点.”

“总的来说, 我喜欢安蒂诺里品酒会的布置, 与其相宜的价格. 除此之外, 他也重点邀请了一些爱酒之人, 他们以对葡萄酒的热诚带动了整个品酒会的气氛.” 专员与葡萄酒爱好者 伊凡 (Evan Ng) 如此说道. 

简要: 安蒂诺里是奇阳地地区中最大, 同时也是最有名气的酒庄. 他们生产了世界知名的超级托斯坎葡萄酒如:

- 铁挪尼洛 (Tignanello) (80% 山几优 Sangiovese, 15% 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, 和 5% 品丽珠 Cabernet Franc).

- 苏拉亚 (Solaia) (75% 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% 山几优 Sangiovese, 和 5% 品丽珠 Cabernet Franc).

- Pian delle Vigne (100% 山几优 Sangiovese, 意大利布鲁尼洛 (HK) 布鲁耐罗 (CN) Brunello di Montalcino 区).

- Guado al Tasso (50% 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% 美乐 Merlot, 和 5% 西拉 Syrah 来源于 波尔加尼区 (Bolgheri).

他们拥有 2,500 公顷等葡萄酒园, 分散于 托斯坎尼 (Tuscany) 和 乌伯利亚 (Umbria) 地区. 同时他们不但在 那帕山沟 (Napa Valley)，加利福尼亚州 (California) 和 匈牙利 (Hungary) 的司克斯扎投资了葡萄酒园, 也在 意大利，奥地利 (Austria) 与 瑞士 (Switzerland) 开了许多餐馆. 如今 彼罗-安蒂诺里先生 (Marchese Piero Antinori) 为公司总裁, 其三位身为股东的女儿: Albiera, Allegra 与 Alessia 也从旁协助公司的发展.

安蒂诺里酒庄总共出口 60% 葡萄酒, 其中 20% 出口至亚洲 (Asia), 包括中国 (China), 香港 (Hong Kong) 以及 新加坡 (Singapore). 安蒂诺里酒庄的代表与批发商在国人葡萄酒市场有：中国 – 美夏 Summergate, 香港 – Maxxium, 新加坡 – 福同美 Hock Tong Bee.

如需更多的资料, 请联络：

Marchesi Antinori Srl 安蒂诺里
电话: +39 0552 3595
传真: +39 0552 3598 77
邮件: antinori@antinori.it

Summergate 美夏
北京电话: +8610 6562 1800
广州电话: +8620 8377 7622
上海电话: +8621 6329 4433
传真: +8621 6329 4433
邮件: info@summergate.com

Maxxium Hong Kong
香港电话: +852 2831 7237 / 7201
传真: +852 2877 0349
邮件: shopmanager@maxxium.com.hk

Hock Tong Bee 福同美
新加坡电话: +65 6732 0555
传真: +65 6737 5910
邮件: webmaster@cornerstonewines.com

N.V. Antinori Montenisa Franciacorta Brut
安蒂诺里 蒙特妮莎 小法国 著名意大利起泡酒 (意大利, 小法国地区) 葡萄酒图像
12.5% 酒精度. 生产于 小法国 (Franciacorta) 区中. 那栽种了 霞多丽 (Chardonnay), 皮诺内若 (Pinot Nero), 和 白皮诺 (Pinot Blanc) 的 60亩葡萄酒园.

中等酒体, 在拥有那媲美许多无年份香槟的均衡酸味之外, 这白干气泡酒也拥有纤细, 橙柳, 柔顺的特质, 以及清爽, 既厚重又干苦的收尾. 12.0.
适饮期: 从2009 到 2010. 零售价: S$58.00. HK$253.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

2006 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Cervaro della Sala
2006年 安蒂诺里家 萨拉城堡 夏多内白葡萄酒 (意大利, 翁布里亚地区) 葡萄酒图像

13.0% 酒精度. 生产于 翁布里亚地区 (Umbria) 的 萨拉城堡 (Castello della Sala), 由 85% 霞多丽 (Chardonnay), 和 15% 格切多 (Grechetto ) 调制而成. 这酒在法国橡木桶与酒瓶中各待了6个月才发售.

这是一瓶美好的白葡萄酒. 它那独特的香味和风格使我想起了勃根地的白葡萄酒. 其出色的芳香包括了香甜的牛油, 炼乳和晒干的花瓣之香味, 加上柔顺的杏树与热带水果风味. 中等酒体, 它还很新鲜, 风味十足. 有着梨, 黄梨, 柠檬和矿物风味, 同时带有甘味, 中等持久的回味. 这白葡萄酒令人印象深刻，是托斯坎尼区中一款很好的白葡萄酒范例. 14.0.
适饮期: 从2009 到 2015. 零售价: S$95.00. HK$430.00. RMB$826.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

2004 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Tenute Marchese
2004年 安蒂诺里 陈酿古典康帝 马切塞 (意大利, 托斯坎尼地区) 葡萄酒图像

13.0% 酒精度. 生产于奇阳地中 圣克里斯蒂娜区 (Santa Cristina), 佩波利区 (Peppoli) 和 巴迪亚-帕西尼亚诺区 (Badia a Passignano) 等葡萄园, 且由 90% 山几优 Sangiovese, 10% 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon 调制而成. 这款酒在法国橡木桶与酒瓶中分别待了14个月与1年才发售.

轻微的花木芳香, 皮革与许多的黑樱桃果味. 中等酒体, 均衡中带有柔顺的酸味, 樱桃果味和些微的甘草味, 加上那揉合了多种纤细的丹宁, 和中等甘度与回味. 12.5.
适饮期: 从2009 到 2015. 零售价: S$52.00. HK$239.00. RMB$490.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

意大利普莱诺阿思 Prunotto
网站: www.prunotto.it

阿尔弗雷多-普莱诺阿思 (Alfredo Prunotto) 于1923年创立了 普莱诺阿思酒庄. 普莱诺阿思是一片座落在意大利 皮得蒙地区中, 40亩大的葡萄园. 年产量有 60,000 箱葡萄酒, 是其中一个主要的红葡萄酒产区, 产品包括了Barbaresco, Barbaresco Bric Turot, Barbera d’Alba Pian Romualdo, Barbera d’Asti Costamiole, Barbera d’Asti Costamiole, Barolo Bussia, Barolo Cannubi, Dolcetto d’Alba Mosesco, 和 Nebbiolo d’Alba Occhetti 与 Moscato d’Asti 甜酒. 安蒂诺里家族于1989年买下了普莱诺阿思酒庄.

2005 Alfredo Prunotto Barbaresco
2005年 普莱诺阿思 巴巴莱斯科 (意大利, 皮得蒙地区) 葡萄酒图像

14.0% 酒精度. 由产于 巴巴莱斯科村 (Barbaresco), 特雷佐村 (Treiso) 和 内华村 (Neive) 的 内比奥罗 Nebbiolo 制成. 这款酒在法国橡木桶与酒瓶中分别待了1年与10月才发售.

2005年份的这款酒是在那既无规律又困难的年份的一个异数. 他拥有天鹅绒般柔顺的模范酒水准. 拥有着奇妙的黑酱果味, 樱桃, 吐司面包, 肉类与矿物等风味. 虽然它的香味惊人, 其酒体只是中等, 柔顺的丹宁和干燥的酸味配上简单与普通程度的回味. 如果寻求比较有美感和严谨的 巴巴莱斯科村 (Barbaresco), 那 布里克-蒂罗 (Bric Turot) 单葡萄园酒是合适的选择.
适饮期: 从2009 到 2016. 零售价: S$70.00. HK$304.00. RMB$966.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

2004 Alfredo Prunotto Barolo
2004年 普莱诺阿思 巴络络 (意大利, 皮得蒙地区) 葡萄酒图像

14.0% 酒精度. 由产于 蒙福特区 (Monforte), 塞拉伦加区 (Serralunga) 和 卡斯蒂廖内-佛利多区 (Castiglione Falletto) 的 内比奥罗 Nebbiolo 调制而成. 在斯拉夫尼亚和法国橡木桶中经过两年, 与一年于酒瓶中的存放才发行出售. 酒农也证实在二零零四年这好年份当中，酒的产量增加了了不少.

普莱诺阿思 巴络络是深奥而微妙的. 其奇妙的香味包括了薄荷, 黑樱桃与干燥的花瓣 植物等芳香. 醇厚的酒体, 直率的风格加上柔滑的单宁, 与天鹅绒般的浅浅的回味. 12.5.
适饮期: 从2010 到 2015. 零售价: S$82.00. HK$511.00. 注: 中国并没有进口 Prunotto Barolo, 但其单葡萄园酒 部罗斯 (Barolo Bussia) 价格为 RMB$1190.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

2007 Fattoria Aldobrandesca Avignonesi Aleatico Sovana
2007年 法朵莉亚 Aldobrandesca 阿维尼奥内西 阿利蒂克 索瓦纳 (意大利, 托斯坎尼地区) 葡萄酒图像

13.0% 酒精度. 全由 100% 阿利蒂克 Aleatico 制成.这是一款简单的甜酒, 拥有着 覆盆子, 香料与花, 植物般的风味. 10.0.
适饮期: 从2009 到 2010. 零售价: S$49. 品尝于2009年3月.

以上: 德国法尔兹地区 (Pfalz) 的葡萄园. 图像和照片经由德国 Lina Rukma女士许可.

德国的布克林-沃尔夫 (Bürklin Wolf) 雷司令 (Riesling) 白葡萄.

德国的葡萄酒, 尤其是雷司令 (Riesling) 白葡萄酒近来越来越受到亚洲葡萄酒爱好者与收藏家的欢迎. 随着2005年与2007年的天公作美, 德国葡萄酒产商们得以生产出大量品质极佳的葡萄酒. 这些葡萄酒酒精度低, 非常适合搭配包括中餐等各种各类的食物. 德国葡萄酒在价格方面有高有低. 但总的来说, 绝大多数的德国葡萄酒都是物超所值的.

最近很荣幸与德国法尔兹地区的葡萄酒酒商 布克林-沃尔夫 (Bürklin Wolf) 会面. 法尔兹地区 (Pfalz) 这名字取自拉丁文的 Palatium. 本为宫殿的意思. 法尔兹地区是德国第二大的葡萄酒产区, 仅次于 莱因黑森地区 (Rheinhessen).

法尔兹地区栽种了许多葡萄酒种类, 其中包括了45种白葡萄与22种红葡萄: 雷司令 (Riesling) 与 米勒-吐尔高 (Müller-Thurgau ) 是白葡萄中产量最多的而, 多菲德 (Dornfelder), 葡萄牙人 (Portugieser), 和 斯贝博贡德 (Spätburgunder) 则是红葡萄的主要品种. 法尔兹地区的 米勒-吐尔高 (Müller-Thurgau ) 葡萄酒通常很平易近人, 是柔顺, 有着美妙香气与醇厚酒体的白葡萄酒. 雷司令 (Riesling) 白葡萄酒则有着可甜可苦等许多选择. 至于红葡萄酒, 葡萄牙人 (Portugieser) 葡萄酒顺滑且果味丰富, 多菲德 (Dornfelder) 则有趣多变和口味复杂. 然而葡萄酒的风格还是取决于葡萄酒酒厂与他们的酿酒技术.

布克林-沃尔夫 (Bürklin Wolf) 国际 营业经理: Annette Siegris女士.

布克林-沃尔夫酒厂的出口经理, Annette Siegrist 小姐如此形容他们的葡萄酒风格: “清爽, 有活力和当冷藏的时候, 有可口的酸味等.”

我们也谈论到人们通常喜欢饮用年轻 雷司令 (Riesling) 白葡萄酒的趋势. Annette Siegrist 小姐非常同意这做法, “我们希望我们的葡萄酒被尽快的饮用, 而不是被收藏在酒窖里. 它们通常很有风味和文雅, 这都多得于那有着许多矿物质的土壤. 我们的葡萄酒常受到女性葡萄酒爱好者的喜爱.”

布克林-沃尔夫 (Bürklin Wolf) 是德国最大的葡萄酒酒庄. 拥有着110公顷的面积. 这酒庄座落在法尔兹地区里的 瓦亨海姆 (Wachenheim) 村. 成立16世纪, 这采用有机耕种法的酒庄从1992年起就由 Bettina Bürklin von Guradze 接手管理至今.

总葡萄园面积为85公顷. 包括了4个不同的区域: 代德斯海姆 (Deidesheim) (亚区: Hohenmorgen, Kalkofen 和 Langenmorgen 区), 福斯特 (Forst ) (亚区: Jesuitengarten, Kirchenstück, Pechstein 和 Ungeheuer 区), Rupperstberg (亚区: Gaisböhl, Hoheburg 和 Reiterpfad 区) 与 瓦亨海姆 (Wachenheim) (亚区: 阿尔滕堡 (Altenburg), Böhlig, Gerümpel, Goldbächel 和 Rechbächel 区).

在那85公顷葡萄园中, 共有60公顷的葡萄园栽种着 雷司令 (Riesling), 其他葡萄园则栽种着 白皮诺 (Pinot Blanc) 与红葡萄如 黑比诺 (Pinot Noir), 多菲德 (Dornfelder), 美乐 (Merlot), 桑娇维塞 (Sangiovese), 赤霞珠 (Cabernet Sauvignon), 品丽珠 (Cabernet Franc), 堂比尼罗 (Tempranillo), 格伦纳什 (Grenache) 和 西拉 (Syrah).

布克林-沃尔夫最好的葡萄酒都被标上 G.C. (意指 Guradze Christian) 和 P.C. (意指 Phillip 和 Christian Bürklin ). 除了普通的 雷司令 (Riesling) 仅被列为酒庄酒之外，那勃根地般的商标 (特级 (Grand Cru) 和 一级 (Premier Cru) 也是为了让葡萄酒们更加容易的分类和记得. 这酒庄每年生产 600,000 瓶 / 50,000 箱葡萄酒, 其中25~30%被出口到亚洲(德国为最大的市场, 其后是西班牙与美国)包括日本, 泰国, 上海, 北京与新加坡等地.

布克林-沃尔夫的 雷司令 (Riesling) 白葡萄酒 3到5年的陈放将会变得很美味, 且拥有深度与复杂性的口味. 他们以绝佳的 雷司令 (Riesling) 甘苦白葡萄酒闻名, 它那偏高的酒精度与丰富的果味, 造就了这葡萄酒有着相比于邻居 摩泽尔河 (Mosel) 的葡萄酒, 稍微醇厚的酒体. 总的说来, 布克林-沃尔夫的 雷司令 (Riesling)白葡萄酒水准上佳, 价格相宜, 非常适合一般普罗大众的饮用.

布克林-沃尔夫 葡萄酒在亚洲的进口商有: 新加坡 – Taste of Tradition 和葡萄酒专卖店 Booze Wine Shop, 中国 – Globus Wine.

如需更多的资料, 请联络：

布克林-沃尔夫 (Bürklin Wolf)
电话: +49 63 2295 3333, +49 63 2295 3355
传真: +49 63 2295 3330
电邮: bb@buerklin-wolf.de
网站: www.buerklin-wolf.de

阁乐葡 (Globus Wine）
上海电话: +86 21 5465 2774
北京电话: +86 134 2642 6245
电邮: info@globus-wine.com

Taste of Tradition
新加坡电话: +65 6299 9300
电邮: info@tastetradition.com

2007 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Estate (Germany, Pfalz)
2007年 布克林-沃尔夫 庄园 (德国, 法尔兹地区)
12.5% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling) 来自许多不同的葡萄园. 酒体中等和圆润, 此酒清新爽滑. 酸脆中略带一丝柑属, 白瓜, 酸橙, 金银花和矿物香味. 与任何食物相佐都极佳. 请在冰镇后饮用. 12/20
适饮期: 从2009 到 2012. 零售价: S$55.00 HK$282.00 RMB198.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

 
2003 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Gerümpel GC (Germany, Pfalz)
2003年 布克林-沃尔夫单一葡萄园 “Wachenheimer Gerümpel GC” (德国, 法尔兹地区)
13.0% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling). 酒体中度, 香气清晰, 相近石油醚和杏子气味. 味觉散发了余韵辛辣的酸性. 瘦的口觉. 复杂性稍欠. 回味短. 12.5/20
适饮期: 从2009 到 2010. 零售价: S$91.00 HK$467.00 RMB411.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

 
2002 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl GC (Germany, Pfalz)
2002年 布克林-沃尔夫 单一葡萄园 “Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl GC” (德国, 法尔兹地区)
13.0% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling). 酒体中等. 果香四溢, 富有蜂蜜, 桃子, 芒果清香. 口中混合了些香料酸性, 和热忱柠檬味. 后感好. 13/20
适饮期: 从2009 到 2015. 零售价: S$90.00 HK$460.00 RMB878.00. 品尝于2009年3月.

较早的记录:

 
2003 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl GC (Germany, Pfalz)
2003年 布克林-沃尔夫 单一葡萄园 “Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl GC” (德国, 法尔兹地区)
13.0% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling). 酒体中度到丰满. 香气含有蜂蜜, 太妃糖, 和白桃子味. 口中活泼, 充满大量的酸度. 口感紧实. 11/20
适饮期: 从2008 到 2013. 零售价: S$91.00 HK$467.00 RMB878.00. 品尝于2007年6月.

 
2005 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Estate (Germany, Pfalz)
2005年 布克林-沃尔夫 庄园 (德国, 法尔兹地区)
12.5% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling) 来自许多不同的葡萄园. 芬芳的金银花, 梨子和苹果一般浓烈芳香. 入口酸脆中略, 酸度尖锐, 例如干的口感和一丝辛辣味. 但, 他有幽香及清爽怡人的口感. 尾韵长度略短了一些. 11/20
适饮期: 从2007 到 2010. 零售价: S$55.00 HK$282.00 RMB198.00. 品尝于2007年6月.

 
2005 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Estate Old Vines (Germany, Pfalz)
2005年 布克林-沃尔夫 庄园 古藤 (德国, 法尔兹地区)
12.5% 酒精度. 100% 雷司令 (Riesling). 此酒产自50至60年树龄的葡萄藤. 有独特的蜂蜜芳香，以及浓郁的果香和花香. 丰厚而又美味, 奇特的香味就象蜂蜜, 白桃水果和葡萄柚. 酒体轻柔, 非常可口. 令人满意的回味. 12/20.
适饮期: 从2007 到 2010. 零售价: S$65.00 HK$282.00 RMB242.00. 品尝于2007年6月.

Beautifully Burklins
By Daniel Lim

The vineyards of Pflaz as seen above. Usage of images is courtesy of Ms. Lina Rukma (Germany).

A line up of Riesling wines from Bürklin Wolf.

The wines of Germany, particularly its white wines – Rieslings is fast becoming a hot favorite amongst Chinese wine lovers and connoisseurs in Asia. From 2005 and 2007 onwards, with each successful vintage, good German producers had been presenting wave after wave of quality and flavorful wines. They are very food friendly, lower in alcohol, and goes well with most food trends, including Chinese food. They can be priced variedly and some are very expensive, but most good German wines today represent great value.

Bürklin Wolf’s representative: Ms. Annette Siegrist.

Recently, we met Bürklin Wolf, whom is a wine producer from the wine region of Pflaz. The word Pfalz, comes from the Latin word palatium, meaning palace. After the Rheinhessen, the Pfalz is the next largest wine region in Germany. Pflaz is also home to some 45 white and 22 red grape varieties, but Riesling and Müller-Thurgau dominates the white wines; while Dornfelder, Portugieser and Spätburgunder make up for the red wine category. The region’s Müller-Thurgau produces very pleasant, soft, full-bodied white wines with good aroma. Their Riesling has a style ranging from dry to lusciously sweet. While Portugieser’s style is smooth and fruity. Dornfelder is interesting and can be complex, but that depends on who the winemaker and their winemaking techniques is.

The estate’s Export Manager, Ms. Annette Siegrist (as seen above) who oversees Bürklin Wolf’s wines in the International market said her wine style is, “fresh, youthful, crispy when well chilled.”

There was a discussion on the tendency to drink Riesling while they are young. Which Annette totally agrees and encourages,” We want our wines to be drunk young and not cellared, and they are flavorful and elegant due to its mineral soil. They are also especially popular with female wine drinkers“.

Bürklin Wolf, is the largest family-owned wine estate with 110 hectares, and located in the village of Wachenheim in the Pfalz wine-growing region in Germany. First founded in the 16th century, the biodynamic estate had been run by Bettina Bürklin von Guradze since 1992.

The vineyard area totals 85 hectares, with holdings in four vineyard areas: Deidesheim (Hohenmorgen, Kalkofen and Langenmorgen sites), Forst (Jesuitengarten, Kirchenstück, Pechstein and Ungeheuer), Rupperstberg (Gaisböhl, Hoheburg und Reiterpfad) and Wachenheim (Altenburg, Böhlig, Gerümpel, Goldbächel and Rechbächel).

Of the 85 hectares owned by Bürklin, 60 hectares are planted with Riesling. The rest is planted with red varieties like Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah and white wine varietal Pinot Blanc. The best wines are marketed as G.C. (for Guradze Christian) and P.C. (for Phillip and Christian Bürklin). While the normal Rieslings are marked Estate, the association with the Burgundian labeling system (Grand Cru and Premier Cru) is intentional, which makes their wine labels easier to relate and remembered. The estate makes some 600,000 bottles, or 50,000 cases yearly. Some 25% to 30% is exported (with Germany being the largest market, followed by Spain and US) including Japan, Thailand, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore.

Overall, the Rieslings of Bürklin Wolf is interesting and has complexity when aged for 3 to 5 years: while they are most famous for its dry Rieslings, they are fuller bodied than most of their Mosel counterparts, with higher alcohol and a good fruit character. Generally speaking, the Riesling wines of Burklin Wolf are priced reasonably and remain within reach to the average wine consumer.

The wines of Bürklin Wolf is represented in Asia by the following Chinese wine importers; Taste of Tradition and boutique wine retailer, Booze Wine Shop in Singapore, and Globus Wine in China.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf
Tel: +49 63 2295 3333, +49 63 2295 3355
Fax: +49 63 2295 3330
Email: bb@buerklin-wolf.de
Website: www.buerklin-wolf.de

Globus Wine
Shanghai Tel: +86 21 5465 2774
Beijing Tel: +86 134 2642 6245
Email: info@globus-wine.com

Taste of Tradition
Singapore Tel: +65 6299 9300
Email: info@tastetradition.com

Singapore – Located on the 52nd floor of Singapore’s commercial building, Capital Tower, The China Club, founded in May 2001, is an elegant, members-only, Chinese restaurant with impeccable prompt food and wine service, and meticulously prepared food in a nostalgic old Chinese Shanghai setting and a beautiful view of Singapore’s skyline.  

Winemaker and owner: Alberto Tanzini (Roccapesta)

 
Importer and Passionate Italian wine Evangelist: Juliana Benelli (Autoctonous)

 
Wine: 2006 Roccapesta Morellino di Scansano

 
Wine: 2006 Calestaia Morellino di Scansano Riserva

As an aspiring wine writer, we are appreciative for the access to evaluate good to premium wines. On this occasion at The China Club, we met Juliana Benelli (seen above) whom spearheads Autoctonous Fine Wines, a boutique wine importer exporting to Singapore and Beijing, Shanghai in China. Autoctonous customer base counts private clients, with major examples such as the Singapore Island Country Club, to The Polo Club and western styled restaurants.

On the topic of introducing Roccapesta wine, Juliana said “People may be bored with French wine, not because Italian wines are necessarily cheaper, but they are becoming better quality”. “We may compete with other wines, but not on price. Roccapesta is a boutique estate, completely different, while China is an affluent market, I believe they will be receptive to us.” Roccapesta winemaker and owner Alberto goes on to reinforce “We are of the best Sangiovese makers in Italy’s Morellino di Scansano, and these wines are a good example“.

The Italian wine region, Morellino di Scansano comes from a village called Scansano, situated on a mountain ridge in the heart of Maremma, which is an area in the southernmost part of Tuscany; far south of Chianti, south of Montalcino.

The region is host to long, hot growing seasons allowing grapes to fully ripen with high sugar levels and in turn produce wines rich in fruit and solid in structure. In other words: the hotter, the better. When you consider that very good wines come from Chianti in the north of Tuscany, and deeper, richer Brunello wines come from the more southern town of Montalcino, you can begin to understand the potential of vines grown in Scansano: the deep, deep south and at competitive prices too. And the potential is already beginning to be realized, as some of the top Chianti and “Super Tuscan” producers are buying into the area with plans to bottle the next great cult wines.

The wine, which was granted DOC status in 1978, was upgraded to DOCG status from the 2007 vintage is made from at least 85% Sangiovese, and remaining 0-15% can comprise from native grape sources.

Relatively new, Roccapesta is fronted by ex-financial consultant turned owner and winemaker, Alberto Tanzini. Alberto owned Roccapesta since 2003 and is today assisted by co-owner Leonardo Tanzini, Margareta, with Oenelogists Andrea Paoletti, Laura Bernini, and Daniel Schuster. Together, this team oversees 15 hectares of vineyards where they are planted with 90% Sangiovese, and Ciliegiolo, Malvasia nera, Pugnitello, Alicante, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. 90% of Roccapesta’s production is exported, with major customers from the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Autoctonous represents them in Singapore and the Greater China region. For more information, please see www.autoctonous.com or www.roccapesta.it.

Roccapesta is seeking distribution and trade partners in Singapore and China. The normale Morellino di Scansano is marketed (Wholesale prices) at S$ 33.00 (HK$ 166.00, RMB 146.00) with the Riserva at S$ 52.00 (HK$ 262.00, RMB 230.00).

2006 Roccapesta Morellino di Scansano (Italy, Tuscany, Maremma)
14.5%. 96% Sangiovese, and 4% Ciliegiolo. 50% wine lays for 12 months in French oak, with 50% in cement tanks. Additional 6 months in bottle before release. 2,500 cases made annually.

Relatively new, with toast, sweet black currant mingled with red berry on the nose. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, firm with medium acidity and tannin, with accompanying sweet red berry flavors and a silk light mouth feel. Dry quick finish. Best from 2009 to 2012. 12/20 Tasted: March 2009.

2006 Calestaia Morellino di Scansano Riserva (Italy, Tuscany, Maremma)
100% Sangiovese first planted in the 1970s, 2 years in French oak, 1 year in bottle before release. 666 cases made yearly.

Intense with glinting reflections of vanilla, chocolate coffee, incense, backed by dense red and black berry aromas and light spice notes. Full-bodied, buffeted by a firm acidity, dry tannins giving some finesse and flavored further with red berries and a medium peppery finish. Enjoyable. Best from 2010 to 2018. 14/20 Tasted: March 2009.

Singapore – Organized by Hock Tong Bee with Antinori’s principal, Jacopo Pandolfini, a tasting was held recently at Cornerstone showcasing Antinori’s medium range of delicious and delectable premium wines.

酒 Jiuwine.com met Jacopo (as seen above) and asks him on Antinori interest in Asia (Except India and Japan). Interestingly, Antinori’s Asia representative recently relocated to Shanghai in November 2008, and as he observes the wine scene, Jacopo describes the Chinese in the Asian wine scene as; “China is still not a mature wine market, and while we target the affluent with our top wines like Tignanello and Solaia, which appeals to people, particularly rich people, and as more become educated, the product line will slowly filter down to entry level wines“.

He goes on further to say being Chianti’s biggest vineyard owner, “Antinori is Chianti. It’s about giving value, and we use local grapes and International grapes, always Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and native grape varieties. On the subject of wine with food, he reinforces “Italian wine have to be drank with food“, which was evidently so in an evening of wines and delicious lip smacking buffet line served at this tasting.

“Overall, I liked the way the Antinori tasting was set up, with an attractive participating fee and not too expensive. Moreover it was a targeted smaller group which gave a generally good and enjoyable experience.”, said Executive and wine enthusiast, Evan Ng, who was accompanied by his friend, Jack Ng.

Briefly: Antinori is one of Italy’s largest and most prestigious wineries, made famous by its well-known exploits and exports of Super-Tuscan labels such as: Tignanello (80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc), Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc). Others well received brands include Pian delle Vigne (100% Sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino), and Guado al Tasso (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Syrah from Bolgheri).

The company owns 2,500 hectares throughout the country’s Tuscany and Umbria regions, as well as investments in vineyards in Napa Valley, California, and Szekszard, Hungary, and a handful of restaurants in Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. Today Marchese Piero Antinori is director of the company, assisted by his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, all of whom are personally involved in the business.

The estate exports some 60% internationally, with 20% to Asia, which includes China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Antinori is represented and distributed by the following Chinese wine importers in Asia, namely China – Summergate Fine Wines, Hong Kong – Maxxium China, and Singapore – Hock Tong Bee + Cornerstone Wine & Retail.

Tasting Notes:

N.V. Antinori Montenisa Franciacorta Brut (Italy, Tuscany)
12.5%. From 60 hectares of vineyards in Franciacorta, planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco.

Medium-bodied and sees balanced moderate acidity than most standard NV champagnes, this Brut was delicate, citrus, velvety and clinically clean with a dry weighty finish. Best from 2009 to 2010. 12/20 Tasted: March 2009. HK$ 253.00. S$58.00.

2006 Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala (Italy, Umbria)
13.0%. Made from 85% Chardonnay, and 15% Grechetto from 160 hectares Castello della Sala estate in Umbria. 6 months in French oak, with further 6 months in bottle before release.

This white was lovely, with a distinctive nose, which reminds me of Burgundian white wine style. On the nose it shines with sweet butter, condensed milk, and dry floral petals, with soft apricot and tropical fruit notes. Medium-bodied, still fresh and zesty, with fruit flavors, which reminds me of pear, pineapple, with a hint of lemon zest and mineral, dry medium plus finish. This white wine was impressive, a good white wine example and effort from Tuscany. Best from 2009 to 2015. 14/20. Tasted: March 2009. RMB 826.00. HK$430.00. S$95.00.

2004 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Tenute Marchese (Italy, Tuscany)
13.5%. Made from 90% Sangvioese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards of Santa Cristina, Pèppoli and Badia a Passignano in the Chianti Classico region. 14 months in French oak, with an additional year in bottle before release.

Lightly floral with wood scented aromas, leather and a load of dark cherry fruit. Medium-bodied, balanced, with smooth acidity, cherry fruit, some licorice with a mix of finely grained tannins and a moderately dry medium finish. Best from 2009 to 2015. 12.5/20. Tasted: March 2009. RMB 490.00. HK$239.00. S$52.00.

Prunotto 
Founded in 1923 by Alfredo Prunotto, Prunotto is a 40 hectares estate from Piedmont in Italy. With 60,000 cases made annually, Prunotto, a predominately red wine producer offers the following – Barbaresco, Barbaresco Bric Turot, Barbera d’Alba Pian Romualdo, Barbera d’Asti Costamiole, Barbera d’Asti Costamiole, Barolo Bussia, Barolo Cannubi, Dolcetto d’Alba Mosesco, and Nebbiolo d’Alba Occhetti plus sweet wine Moscato d’Asti. The Antinori family purchased Prunotto in 1989.

2005 Alfredo Prunotto Barbaresco (Italy, Piedmont)
14.0%. 100% Nebbiolo from vineyards located in Barbaresco, Treiso and Neive. 12 months in oak, with further 10 months in bottle before release.

The 2005 was a lovely, velvety example in and irregular climate but satisfying’ vintage, exalting wonderful aromas of blackberry, cherry, toast, meat and mineral. While it was an excellent aromatic wine, the Barbaresco was medium-bodied, with a texture of silky tannin, drying acidity, which then rounds off with a simplified medium finish. The single vineyard bottling, Bric Turot should be a more sensuous and serious Barbaresco to look out for. Best from 2009 to 2016. 13/20 Tasted: March 2009. RMB 966.00. HK$304.00. S$70.00.

2004 Alfredo Prunotto Barolo (Italy, Piedmont)
14.0%. 100% Nebbiolo from vineyards sited in Monforte, Serralunga and Castiglion Falletto. 24 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels, with a further 12 months in bottle before release. The winemaker notes described 2004 as a good quality year, which saw an increase in the volume of wine made.

The Prunotto Barolo was subtle, boasting of wonderful aromas of mint, dark cherry and dried floral. Full-bodied, rather linear yet bounced off by the presence of silky tannin, and a velvety light finish. Best from 2010 to 2015. 12.5/20 Tasted: March 2009. HK$ 511.00. S$82.00.

The Prunotto Barolo is not imported into China, while the single vineyard, Bussia is priced at RMB 1190.00.

2007 Fattoria Aldobrandesca Avignonesi Aleatico Sovana (Italy, Tuscany)
13.0%. 100% Aleatico. This was a simple sweet wine with hints of raspberry, spice and floral. Best from 2009 to 2010. 10/20 Tasted: March 2009. S$49.00.

Images of Janasse courtesy of Michael Davis (Charlottesville, VA, United States).  

Domaine de la Janasse is one of the Superstar estates of Chateauneuf-du-Pape combining the best of both traditional and modern techniques to craft a collection of riveting wines from “simple” value-priced to benchmark Châteauneufs.

The estate was founded in 1976 by Aimé Sabon, Christophe’s father, and assisted by son Christophe and family members Hélène and Isabelle. Together the family oversees and market some 50 hectares of vineyards, spread over as many as 70 different parcels throughout the appellation.

The estate’s more common and best wine offering includes:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Red): 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre with 1,500 to 1,800 cases made annually.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin (Red): 100% Grenache with 1,000 to 1,300 cases made.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (Red): The estate’s best cuvee, made of 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre, and 2% others from 4 different vineyards. 1,000 to 1,250 cases is produced yearly.

The value and entry level Côtes du Rhône (Red): 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 15% Carignan, and 5% Cinsault sees some 6,600 cases while Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d’Argile (Red): Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah makes some 1,666 cases in 2006.

In general, Janasse stands out for its rich and concentrated wines with a note of ripe fruit, generous, able to retain some measure of freshness, and balance making them highly seductive. The wines are priced variedly, with most of them within reach to the average wine consumer.

Janasse is represented and distributed by the following Chinese importers in Asia: China (Shanghai) – Globus Wine, Hong Kong – Red Wine Village, and Singapore – Taste of Tradition, subsidiary Booze Wine Shop.   

Domaine de La Janasse
Aimé, Christophe et Isabelle Sabon
27, Chemin du Moulin
84350 Courthezon
France
Tel: +33 4 9070 8629
Fax: +33 4 9070 7593
Email : lajanasse@free.fr
Website: www.lajanasse.com

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The 2004 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a seductive wine with long cellaring capability, richness and pleasant flavors.

In a recent tasting organized by Booze Wine Shop in Singapore, we sipped through 3 wines, from Domaine de la Janasse, one of the rising or some say, risen Superstar from Southern Rhone, known to make superb Chateauneuf-du-Pape and value Côtes du Rhône red wines. For more information about Booze’s next Six O’Clock Club tasting events in Singapore, please click here.  

2007 Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône) S$42.00.
14.0%. 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 15% Vieux Carignan and 5% Cinsault.
A value drink with freshness, blackberry spice and liquorice. Medium-bodied it has soft and lush black currant and a light texture on palate and finish. Drink between 2009 to 2010. 10/20 Tasted: February 2009.

2005 Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d’Argile (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône) S$50.00.
14.0%. 1/3 Syrah 1/3 Grenache 1/3 Mourvèdre.
Fresher and more aromatic, with deep black cherry and spice. Medium-bodied, with a refreshing acidity to wake your senses, and balanced with a smooth blend of sweet berries and a light peppery finish. Drink between 2009 to 2012. 12/20 Tasted: February 2009.

2004 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône) S$130.00.
15.0%. 80-year old 90% Grenache vines and with the rest Syrah and Mourvedre.
A seductive and with a long cellar life ahead, the 2004 VV gets better, moving several notches up its quality ladder with density, richness, and depth. Very floral, with layers of blue and black berry, further complicated by subtle mineral and licorice undertones. Rich on the palate with a full-bodied mouth feel, accompanied by expansionary flavors of more smooth texture, silky tannin which lends this cuvee finesse on top of its core sweet dark fruit. Good medium length and memorizing finish. Very good. Best from 2010 to 2023. 15/20 Tasted: February 2009.

Earlier tasting notes:

2001 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône)
14.5%. 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre.
A nose of red fruits bouquet, with richness and extraction on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, with firm acidity, good depth and balance, rounding off with a fruit driven medium finish. Best from 2006 to 2015. 11/20 Tasted: September 2007.

2002 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône)
14.5%. 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre.
Tasted on Fri 21.09.2007 @ Booze Wine Shop. 14.5%. Typical blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre.
Classic and perfumed red fruits nose. Light to medium-bodied, a rather green (unripe) fruit feel texture, with little interest, depth an a zero finish. An unappealing Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 10/20 From 2006 to 2010. Tasted: September 2007.

2004 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône)
14.5%.80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre.
Like the 1999, the 2004 is lovely with good dark berries aromas. Still young and a very tough Châteauneuf-du-Pape at this stage with a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and firm huge chewy tannins, good fruit structure and a short to medium finish. 13/20 Best from Drink between 2009 and 2018. Tasted: September 2007.

以上图像是经由 Jeri Soh, Jericho Photography (新加坡) 许可允许.

Frédéric Trouillet is a 13 hectares family estate with a total production of 2,900 cases. 80% is exported outside France.

位于在法国勃艮第, 马贡内; 普利富士生产地区, 弗雷德里克-特鲁耶 (Frédéric Trouillet) 是一个家族拥有的小型葡萄园/酒庄. 这家酒拥有13.0公顷土地. 年度生产大约2,900酒箱, 80%输出到亚洲区域包括日本.

2007 Frédéric Trouillet Pouilly-Fuissé (France, Burgundy, Mâconnais). 13.5%, 100% Chardonnay from a 1 hectare vineyard, with 10 months in French oak. Inviting floral and fresh, mineral citrus nose. Full-bodied, caramel, melon, well-balanced with moderate acidity, apple, pear and a round medium finish.

2007 弗雷德里克-特鲁耶 普利富士 (法国, 勃艮第, 马贡内). 13.5% 酒精度. 100% 霞多丽来自1.0公顷葡萄园. 10个月橡木桶陈酿之后才装瓶和释放. 清爽雅致, 香气浓郁, 有花香味, 矿物, 柑属味. 口味平衡, 干爽, 散发出悦人的太妃糖, 甜瓜味, 果实及酸性, 苹果味, 梨子味, 后感柔顺圆滑. 10.0/20分

2007 Frederic Trouillet Pouilly-Fuissé Aux Chailloux (France, Burgundy, Mâconnais). 13.5%. 100% Chardonnay is wonderful with fresh floral and ripe peaches. Medium-bodied, with heavy weight and intensity on the palate.

2007 弗雷德里克-特鲁耶 普利富士 单一葡萄园 “Aux Chailloux” (法国, 勃艮第, 马贡内). 13.5% 酒精度. 100% 霞多丽. 美好. 清新的花香味, 成熟的桃味. 酒体中度, 入口饱满, 酒体丰满. 12.0/20分

2007 Frederic Trouillet Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes (France, Burgundy, Mâconnais). 13.0%. 100% Chardonnay from 80 year old 0.5 hectares vineyard. A remarkable and refreshing wine, with mineral and light floral spice, butter. Medium-bodied, well balanced, with some spicy melon, and a good aftertaste. 166 cases. Best from 2010 to 2015.

2007 弗雷德里克-特鲁耶 普利富士 老藤白葡萄酒 (法国, 勃艮第, 马贡内). 13.0% 酒精度. 100% 霞多丽来自80岁0.5公顷葡萄园. 酒质精致而清爽. 矿物, 一抹的花香料味, 牛油味. 酒体中等, 平衡, 甜瓜香料味. 回味富士. 从2010至2015. 13.5/20分