🏰 The 1999 vintage in Burgundy was generally excellent, particularly for white wines, producing wines with both richness and acidity, offering great aging potential. Ballot Millot's Meursault Genevrières 1er Cru 1999, a Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune, would be a prime example of a mature, complex white Burgundy. Meursault Genevrières is renowned for producing wines of elegance, minerality, and a classic nutty, buttery character, often with notes of white flowers and citrus. At 25 years old, this wine would have developed beautiful tertiary aromas of honey, toast, and perhaps a hint of truffle, while retaining a vibrant acidity. 【 經典成熟的布根地一級園白酒 】.
🍴 This mature Meursault would be exquisite with rich seafood dishes like pan-seared scallops with brown butter, lobster thermidor, or roasted turbot. It also pairs wonderfully with creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risottos, or aged Comté cheese.
🥂 This wine is perfect for a significant anniversary, a celebratory dinner, or a special occasion where a truly exceptional and aged white Burgundy is desired. Given its age, handle with care. The cork may be fragile, so use a Durand or an Ah-So opener. Decant gently for 15-30 minutes if there's any sediment, but be cautious not to over-aerate older white wines. Serve slightly chilled, around 12-14°C (54-57°F), to allow its complex bouquet to unfold without being dulled by excessive cold.
背景資料
巴悠米優酒莊(Domaine Ballot-Millot et Fils)位於法國布根地金丘核心地帶的梅索村。葡萄品種為夏多內(Chardonnay)、黑皮諾(Pinot Noir)和一部分的阿利哥蝶(Aligoté)。這個酒莊可以追溯到18世紀的Ballot-Millot家族,目前由 Charles Ballot接管,他於2000年接手了這個酒莊。