2022 Aile d'Argent
2022 Aile d'Argent
一杯帶礦感與奶油感的波爾多白酒,既精緻又能即飲收藏。
為什麼選它?
- 名門血統 → 享受 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 的一貫工藝與潛力。
- 橡木與酸度平衡 → 6個月法國橡木帶來圓潤口感,不搶果味鮮脆感。
- 多層次果實 → 既有即飲的誘惑,也能放幾年更複雜。
侍酒師私房筆記:先是青檸皮、白桃和熱帶果香躍出,接着有一抹海鹽礦物與草本香,入口圓潤帶奶感,但酸度爽利,令整體一點也不沉悶。中段有細緻杏仁與香草的烤橡木痕跡,尾段延展性強,餘韻帶些微辛香。建議餐前冰鎮後醒約30分鐘,海鮮或略重的魚類最合拍。
田地與釀造:葡萄來自 Platea u de Mouton 的深層礫石土,密植、老藤(平均約44年)給予濃縮但優雅的果實。8月下旬採收,短期法國橡木陳年(約6個月),由家族釀酒團隊掌舵,著重保留鮮度與層次。
場景化配餐指南:週末海鮮宴、聖誕海鮮拼盤、朋友小聚配奶香起司或煙三文魚早午餐都非常合適。
降維打擊對比:不像某些頂級白酒只拼名氣,Aile d'Argent 給你同樣的細緻結構與陳年潛力,但價位更易入手,口感更貼近日常佳餚。
Soul Hook: A refined, full-bodied Bordeaux white that marries zesty freshness with a silken, oaked richness.
Why choose it?
- Estate pedigree -> Enjoy classic Mouton Rothschild refinement and ageing potential.
- Balanced oak integration -> Adds cream and spice without masking bright acidity.
- Multi-layered fruit -> Immediate pleasure on release yet built for cellaring.
Sommelier's Note: Bright lime zest and white-peach fruit open first, folding into ripe tropical notes and a saline minerality. Mid-palate is plush and creamy from restrained French oak (6 months), with a thread of toasted almond and vanilla. Vivid acidity (pH 3.18) keeps the wine energetic and precise; finish is long and gently spiced. Best slightly chilled and given 20–40 minutes to breathe if served now.
Vineyard & Winemaking: From the Plateau de Mouton’s deep gravelly soils, densely planted, mature vines deliver concentrated fruit. Harvested late August, the 2022 lot spent six months in French oak, guided by Philippe & Julien and Camille Sereys de Rothschild to preserve freshness while adding texture.
Occasion: Impress at a celebratory seafood dinner, elevated brunch with smoked salmon, or pair with richer fish mains. Works well for festive dining or as a gift.
Competitive Edge: Offers top-tier Bordeaux house signature—structure and aging capacity—at a fraction of ultra-rare grand vin pricing. Complex and approachable in the same glass.
Specification
- Alcohol %: 13.5 - 14%
- Decant Time: 30 minutes
- Taste: lime zest, white peach, tropical fruit, pineapple, saline/minerality, creamy texture, fresh herbs, vanilla, almond/toasted nut, bright acidity, long finish
- Food Matching: Smoked salmon salad, Salmon with hollandaise, Roast cod, Washed-rind cheese, Manchego and Parmesan, Seafood platter
- Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc : 52%, Semillon : 39%, Sauvignon Gris : 8%, Muscadelle : 1%,
Winery
Chateau Mouton Rothschild(大梅諾堡)是波爾多名莊,葡萄園坐落於 Plateau de Mouton,礫石土與密植老藤是關鍵。家族團隊以精細栽培與選果著稱,釀造上採用法國橡木突顯質感而不掩蓋鮮味。
Chateau Mouton Rothschild: an iconic Bordeaux estate known for meticulous viticulture on the Plateau de Mouton. The wine is produced under the supervision of the Sereys de Rothschild family team; rigorous selection and modern oak use aim to balance freshness with textural depth.
