2022 William Fevre Cabernet Sauvignon Espino Gran Cuvee

靈魂 Hook：Maipo 經典輪廓，黑果與香木並進，實喝有感。

為什麼選它？
- 強烈的果實層次 -> 入口即見黑莓、黑李的厚實果味，配菜不吃虧。
- 木桶修飾到位 -> 烘烤香、香草與淡煙草感，富層次但不搶戲。
- 高性價比 -> 類似頂級產區的結構，價錢更親民。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開後先是濃郁的黑色果香，接著出現雪松、菸草和石墨的線條，單寧明顯但細緻，餘韻帶微焦香。建議醒45分鐘，能把邊緣的緊實柔化，口中更飽滿。適合想喝到框架感又不想花大錢的你。

田地與釀造：來自 Pirque 的成熟葡園，日照充足、夜晚涼爽，果實成熟但保有酸度。酒在橡木桶中陳年以建立結構與香氣層次；發酵與長時間浸皮抓住充足的色素與單寧，成就這款有骨架的酒款。

場景化配餐指南：週末在家烤厚牛扒、與親友中秋烤肉配酒、或下班約三五知己配硬芝士與黑巧克力都很合適。

降維打擊對比：和同級大牌比起來，Espino 更直率、果實表現更直接，價位友善，適合想要“有感覺但不花大錢”的買家。

Soul Hook: Classic Chilean structure with ripe dark-fruit drive and refined oak spice.

Why choose it?
- Concentrated Palate -> Delivers bold dark-fruit flavours that stand up to robust dishes.
- Thoughtful Oak -> French/American toast and vanilla add complexity without masking fruit.
- Great Value -> Serious structure and length at an accessible price point.

Sommelier's Note: Opens with layers of blackcurrant, black plum and a hint of dark cherry, then evolves into cedar, tobacco and graphite. Tannins are firm but polished, giving a confident grip and a long, slightly toasty finish. Best served slightly cool of room temperature after a 45-minute decant to reveal mid-palate softness.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Crafted from vineyards in Pirque within Maipo Valley, the wine shows warm-site ripeness balanced by cool night breezes. Matured in a mix of oak barrels to lend spice and structure while preserving primary fruit. Fermentation and extraction aimed for ripe phenolics and a long maceration to build depth.

Serving & Pairing: Decant ~45 minutes. Ideal with grilled steaks, roast lamb, hearty stews or a cheese board with aged cheeses. Perfect for dinner gatherings where bold flavours are on the menu.

Competitive Edge: Offers the structure and length of high-end Maipo bottlings but at a markedly better price — a reliable, crowd-pleasing choice for both cellar and table.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.0%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, black plum, dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, vanilla, black pepper, firm tannins, toasty oak
• Food Matching: Grilled or pan-seared steak, Roast beef and venison, Lamb chops, Mature hard cheeses (e.g. aged cheddar), Hearty stews and barbecued ribs
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

威廉費爾（智利）

William Fevre (Chile)