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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。
於上述影片中，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：
Eocene山坡上的石灰岩
葡萄品種：
48% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre (25年以上樹齡)
釀造：
葡萄經除梗及人手篩選。發酵時間約三星期。經柔和萃取及冷浸，來回萃取。發酵後浸漬過程中，每日會有專人試味。
容量：
750ml
酒精濃度：
13%
窖藏：
4-6年
品酒筆記：
紅寶石的顏色中略帶紫色，剛開始帶有讓人垂涎的紅果及成熟車厘子味道，其後慢慢進入的森林淨謐氣息，仿如置身山林的錯覺，漸引出鮮花幽香，及清新香草如薄荷的感覺。平衡有緻的酒體中，滲出石板上的礦物氣息，收結和諧而優雅，是Saint-Chinian風土傑出的代表作。
Decanter 90 points:
Garrigue thyme, rosemary and liquorice on the nose with a full attack on the palate of ripe and confected blackcurrants and cherries laced with dark chocolate and liquorice.
美食配搭：
適合配搭西班牙式冷盤，海鮮及亞洲風味香辣菜式，以及以地中海香草及香料烹煮的家禽菜式。
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 this 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:
Limestone rock of the Eocene on hillside
Grape Varieties:
Older vines over 25 years 48% Syrah. 40% grenache. 12% Mourvèdre
Winemaking:
The grapes are Destemmed and sorted manually and put in vat. The fermentation is about 3 weeks, characterized by a soft extraction carried out using load shedding at the beginning of fermentation followed by some pumping if necessary by daily watering of the Cap. The post fermentative maceration work is based on daily tastings of the juice. Some plots are fermented in whole clusters in the barrel of the juice directly after racking.
Alcohol Degree:
13%
Improvement of cellaring:
4-6 years
Tasting Notes:
Ruby colour with purple reflections. The flavours of delicious red fruits and ripe cherries come at the beginning. Gradually, notes of garrigues will bring the drinkers into the fantasy of being in a tranquil forest. The floral aroma and refreshing spices like mint leaves are impressive along with the touch of minerals. The finish is lengthy and elegant, which can well represent the terroirs of Saint-Chinian.
Food Pairing:
Enjoy with tapas, seafood and asian spice dishes, of course poultry with a touch of Mediterranean herbs and spices will just be perfect.
