2017 Clos la Madeleine Grand Cru

一瓶有腔調的 Saint‑Emilion Grand Cru：花香與李子甜實，配上一條鹹礦質尾韻，立刻抓人也能慢慢收藏。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 小型 clos 的專注栽培 -> 每一口都有地塊的細節與張力。
2) 絲滑卻有骨架的單寧 -> 今晚可享，未來也會更好。
3) 評價穩定、性價比高 -> 想要 Grand Cru 風格但不追標價的大牌時，它是理性選擇。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞起來是花瓣、紅梅與少許檀香；入口有鮮明的紅色果核甜、細緻的單寧像絨布包裹果實，接着冒出甘草與微煙的餘味，最後被一條鹹感拉長。酒體中等偏厚，整體滑順而不膩，配烤牛或羊特別合拍。建議醒酒 45–60 分鐘。

【田間與釀造】Clos la Madeleine 是座小巧的 walled clos，近年納入 Moueix 系列管理，重視低產量與人工挑選。園地靠近 Saint‑Emilion 經典石灰岩／黏土地層，帶來那股礦物鹹感；釀造上以桶陳修飾單寧，目標是細緻與平衡而非粗獷。

【場景化配餐】週末家庭燒烤、朋友小聚的韓式烤牛、或節日聚餐搭配烤羊腿都很稱職；需要送禮時也顯氣質。

【降維打擊對比】比起同級大牌更接地氣：小產量＋地塊明確，花費不必天價就能喝到經典 Saint‑Emilion 的風格。

A polished Saint‑Emilion Grand Cru that pairs ripe, floral fruit with a saline, refined finish — immediate appeal with cellar potential.

【Why choose it?】
1) Small, walled clos pedigree -> concentrated fruit and site expression you feel from first sip.
2) Elegant texture with ultra‑fine tannins -> approachable now yet structured for short-term ageing.
3) Strong critic scores and classic Saint‑Emilion character -> reliable buy for dinners or investment in the cellar.

【Sommelier Notes】On the nose: flowers, plums and a hint of sandalwood. The palate delivers a juicy red‑fruit core framed by silky tannins, a touch of licorice and smoke, and a saline mineral thread that carries the long finish. Medium‑full in body, precise and polished — drinks well after a 45–60 minute decant or over the next 3–6 years.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Clos la Madeleine is a small, high‑attention property in Saint‑Emilion now in the Moueix orbit. Fruit is carefully handled, low yields and élevage in oak to refine tannins produce a wine that balances freshness with ripe power. The clos sits on classic Saint‑Emilion soils (limestone/clay influence), giving that saline minerality and delineated structure.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for weekend dinner with grilled ribeye, roast lamb or a Korean BBQ night. Also a strong choice for gifting — shows sophistication without the stratospheric price.

【Competitive Edge】Gives many pricier labels the run for their money: small‑scale production, classic terroir imprint and high critic marks make it a high‑value Grand Cru pick.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 45–60 minutes
• Taste: plum, red wild berries, floral, sandalwood, licorice, smoke, saline minerality, silky tannins, juicy core, spice, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef (sirloin, ribeye), Lamb dishes, Venison, Korean BBQ (grilled beef), Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot , Malbec ,

Winery

Clos la Madeleine 是座小型 walled clos，近年納入 Moueix 家族管理。酒莊強調低產、人工分選與桶陳，目標把田地的礦物與細緻單寧表現出來。

Clos la Madeleine — a small walled property in Saint‑Emilion now in the Moueix portfolio. The estate focuses on low yields, careful selection and barrel ageing to refine tannins and express site character.