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。
Saint-Chinian 重現漸被遺忘，反璞歸真叢林氣息，”Pour Les Amis” 解作"for friends"，這葡萄酒適合與朋友分享。當風土逐漸變成一些酒莊的宣傳技倆，那風土性是真是假，還是自己親身飲一口才明白，再從酒體裡找尋，風味究竟屬於風土，橡木還是葡萄。 這酒像令人重遇多年的知己，不絢爛璀璨，只會令你共鳴。
產區：
Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, Southern France
產地：
法國
種類：
紅葡萄酒
風土：
Eocene山坡上的鈣質礫石
葡萄品種：
40% Syrah, 50% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
釀造：
葡萄經除梗及人手篩選。發酵時間約8-10日。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。而他們盡力保持酒中原有的果香與礦物感。
酒精濃度：
13.5%
品酒筆記：
深紅色，有黑色水果的感覺，兼具深層次的礦物感。 口感圓潤帶果香及南法香料感覺，很有清新感覺，優雅，柔軟而甜美，令人心情放鬆。
美食配搭：
適合配搭地中海菜式，燒烤及西班牙式冷盤。
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.
Saint-Chinian truly reflects the gradually-forgotten notes of garrigues. “Pour Les Amis” means “for friends, this wine is “for friends”. Terroirs have become just promotional gimmicks in some wineries. To distinguish whether the terroirs is real or not, what a drinker can do is to take a sip. The taste may be from terroirs, oak or grapes. This wine is like an old friend who was gone for ages. It may not be glorious, but its simplicity and genuineness will arouse echo in your minds.
Appellation:
Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, Southern France
Country:
France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Terroirs:
Calcareous gravel from the Eocene on hillsides.
Grape Varieties:
40% Syrah, 50% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Winemaking:
The grapes are Destemmed and sorted manually on carpet and put in Bowl. The fermentation is 8 to 10 days, characterized by a soft extraction carried out using load shedding at the beginning of fermentation. The post fermentative maceration work is based on daily tastings of the juice. And they work to preserve the expression of the fruit and a notable minerality.
Alcohol Degree:
13.5%
Tasting Notes:
Our cuvée " truly for friends" is characterized by dark purple tinge. The nose has intense red and dark fruit with unique mineral background. Easy and flexible mouthfeel with rich fruity and spicy notes, supported by a clean and fresh finish.
Food Pairing:
Mediterranean cuisine, grilled dishes, tapas
