Wine Picks of the Week (Oct 2 - Oct 8)
Check out our handpicked wine selections for this week. Remember, these special prices are only valid until Sunday (Oct 8)!
1/ Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2012 – Bt | RP98+
Special Offer : HK$900 ▷ HK$810
Honoring the old Pomerol tradition, Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena present this wine by artfully blending Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties (i.e. 15% of Merlot for the 2012 vintage). Expect a captivating symphony of peppery spice and black fruit flavors, accompanied by an exceptionally long and smooth finish. Only 1800 bottles produced.
為向古老的Pomerol傳統致敬，Alejandro Vigil 與Adrianna Catena巧妙地將Cabernet Franc 與其他波爾多品種（例如2012年份中的15% Merlot）混合，釀製出這款葡萄酒。入口是胡椒辛香味與黑色水果味的融合，而且餘韻悠長幼滑。僅生產了1800瓶。
Tasting notes
The nose of the 2012 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard almost made me fall from my chair. It is the expression of elegance and austerity coupled with strong minerality. It is mostly Cabernet Franc from a very chalky vineyard in Gualtallary at 1,430 meters altitude that fermented together with a small percentage of Malbec. In 2012 they fine tuned the élevage and fermentation, which was in rolling 500-liter barrels that were new in 2006 (so by then quite neutral), where the wine was kept for one more year and then transferred to 1,000-liter egg-shaped cement vats for one further year. This reminded me of my favorite Bordeaux, Lafleur, because of the elegance, the refinement of the tannins and length. It has citric, effervescent acidity that makes you salivate. Winemaker and Owner Alejandro Vigil has done a very strict selection of the soils in the field, and only kept the very center of the vineyard where the high density (12,000 plants per hectare) generates a lot of competition, because the plants from the borders have more space in the sides, which means in 2012 he could only fill 1,800 bottles. Awesome, and ultra fresh for a vintage like 2012. Bravo!
Score: 98+
Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate (228), December 2016
2/ Sebastien Dampt Cote de Lechet Chablis Premier Cru 2019 – Bt
Special Offer : HK$315 ▷ HK$280
Sebastien Dampt Cote de Lechet Chablis Premier Cru 2019 is a perfect example of mineral-rich Chablis. This Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel tanks, preserving its distinct varietal aroma and classic dry flavor. With concentrated flavors of green apples and pear, a remarkable depth, and a mineral finish, this vibrant wine also offers a delightful touch of salinity. Its exceptional aging potential further enhances its appeal.
Sebastien Dampt Cote de Lechet Chablis Premier Cru 2019完美地呈現了Chablis的經典礦物風味。這款Chardonnay在不銹鋼桶中發酵，保留了其獨特的葡萄香氣和經典的清爽酸度。不單具濃郁的青蘋果和梨味、豐富的層次和礦物餘韻，這款充滿活力的葡萄酒亦帶有恰到好處的咸味。它出色的陳年潛力進一步增添了其吸引力。
Tasting notes
The 2019 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru requires some coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing light flint and pressed flower scents; a touch of chai tea emerges with further aeration. The palate is edgy and citric on the entry. This conveys satisfying tension and energy, though it is let down by a slight lack of complexity and mineralité on the finish. It deserves a round of applause... but could have been even better.
Score: 90
Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2021
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