2023 Longyu Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red

一瓶直接有料的年輕紅酒：黑果實 + 乾香料，加上穩健單寧，餐桌上好出手。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 架構清爽 -> 能撐起重口味的燒味和羊架，不會被食物壓過。
2) 橡木調理得當 -> 帶出香草、雪松和辛香，增添層次但不搶果味。
3) 性價比較高 -> 現代化釀造與嚴格田間管理，帶來穩定品質。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞得到黑加侖與熟櫻桃，伴隨雪松和少許煙草香。入口先是濃郁果實，接着有香草和黑胡椒的中段， tannin 明顯但不粗糙，餘韻有微微的乾感。建議醒酒約45分鐘，或用寬口杯讓酒更快打開。很適合週末燒味拼盤配一杯。

【田地與釀造】酒莊選擇排水良好、晝夜溫差明顯的地塊，控制產量以換取果實濃度。採摘後經過精選、溫控發酵，部分在橡木桶短期熟成以柔化單寧並帶出香料筆觸。

【場景化配餐指南】家庭週末烤牛或朋友燒烤、港式燒肉外賣配一瓶很對味；想請客但又想經濟實惠，這款能表現實力。

【降維打擊對比】與大牌同類型酒相比，龍諭這瓶在結構和木調整合度上有競爭力，但價格更親民，是想要表現又不想破產的好選擇。

A confident, structured young red that punches above its price—ripe dark fruit, firm grip and approachable oak.

【Why choose it?】
1) Clear structure -> Offers a dining-friendly backbone that stands up to rich Cantonese roasts.
2) Honest oak & spice -> Adds complexity without overshadowing pure fruit—great for everyday cellar rotation.
3) Value-forward provenance -> Modern winemaking and careful ageing deliver balance usually found at higher price points.

【Winemaker & Vineyard Notes】Hand-harvested from well-drained sites, this wine underwent careful sorting and controlled fermentation to preserve primary fruit. A portion saw gentle oak maturation to integrate spice and cedar notes while keeping freshness. Vine parcels benefit from moderate yields and diurnal temperature swings, promoting concentrated flavors and firm tannins.

【Sommelier's Private Note】On the nose: blackberry, dark cherry, cedar and a hint of tobacco. On the palate: ripe fruit up front, a mid-palate of vanilla and black pepper, then a firm, slightly drying finish—ideal for those who like structure and bite. Serve slightly below room temperature after a 45-minute decant to loosen the tannins.

【Occasions & Pairing】Perfect for weekend roast dinners, BBQ nights with friends, or pairing with Cantonese roast pork. Works well at family gatherings where you need a crowd-pleaser with enough personality.

【Competitive Edge】Compared to bigger-name labels, this bottling delivers comparable structure and oak integration at a more approachable price point—straightforward, honest, and food-friendly.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco, oak spice, medium-plus tannin, ripe fruit, firm structure
• Food Matching: grilled ribeye or sirloin, roast lamb with rosemary, char siu / Cantonese roast pork, aged cheddar or Manchego, black pepper beef stir-fry
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

龍諭酒莊走現代路線，重視田間管理與分地塊採收。酒莊挑選排水良好、產量受控的地塊，採溫控發酵並在部分用橡木短熟，使果味與香料互相襯托。目標是做出日常可配餐、品質穩定的紅酒。

Longyu Estate is a modern producer focused on approachable, food-friendly reds. The team emphasizes site selection—choosing well-drained parcels with moderate yields—and uses temperature-controlled fermentation plus selective oak maturation to balance fruit purity and spice. Winemaking aims for clarity of varietal character and consistent quality across vintages.