点评:I popped into Pierre Mignon during my trip through the Champagne region for a glass of champagne and to buy a couple of bottles as thank-you gifts for people back home. My dog is called Pierre, so I thought it would be a particularly lovely and personal gift.
What I hadn’t expected was to have such a genuinely special experience, and that was entirely down to Ludovic Paste Rapicault, the sommelier.
Ludovic was absolutely outstanding. Rather than simply pouring a glass and selling me a few bottles, he took the time to share his knowledge and passion. I learned so much from him — not only about the champagne itself, the different grape varieties and the champagne-making process, but also about the history of the region. It turned what could have been a quick stop into a really memorable experience.
And then there was the wine! Ludovic introduced me to a still red wine made from Pinot Meunier, which was unlike anything I had tasted before. The beautiful cherry nose and palate were absolutely divine, and I ended up taking quite a few bottles home with me.
The champagne and wine were delicious, but honestly, Ludovic made the experience. His knowledge, enthusiasm and generosity in sharing it made me feel as though I had been given something much more valuable than simply a few bottles of wine — I had been given a little piece of the history and character of the region.
I really hope Ludovic receives the recognition he deserves. He is a credit to Pierre Mignon and is exactly the kind of person who turns a visit into something you remember long after you’ve left.
Merci, Ludovic, for such a wonderful experience! 🥂🍷
翻译:我在游览香槟地区时顺道造访了皮埃尔·米尼翁酒庄,想喝杯香槟,还打算买几瓶酒作为礼物送给国内的朋友们。我的狗狗名叫皮埃尔,因此我觉得这会是特别贴心又富有人情味的礼物。
我始料未及的是,这次体验竟然如此独特而难忘——这一切都要归功于侍酒师卢多维克·帕斯特·拉皮科。
卢多维克的表现简直卓越非凡。他并没有只是倒杯酒给我、卖几瓶酒了事,而是花时间与我分享他的知识和热情。我从他那里学到了很多——不仅关于香槟本身、各种葡萄品种以及酿造过程,还有这个地区的历史。原本可能只是一趟匆匆的探访,却变成了一次令人难忘的经历。
至于葡萄酒!卢多维克向我介绍了一种用黑皮诺葡萄酿制的红葡萄酒。这种酒的口感是我以前从未体验过的。它有着迷人的樱桃香,风味绝佳,最后我买了好几瓶带回家。
香槟和葡萄酒都很美味,但说实话,真正让这次体验出彩的是卢多维克。他的渊博知识、满腔热忱以及毫无保留的分享精神,让我觉得自己获得的远不止几瓶酒——我收获的是这片地区的历史与风土人情。我真心希望卢多维克能得到他应得的认可。他堪称皮埃尔·米尼翁的骄傲,正是那种能让游客在离开后仍久久难忘的人。
谢谢你,卢多维克,带给了我如此美妙的体验!🥂🍷