1998 Clos Fourtet

右岸經典，熟成即飲，質地細膩又有深度。

為什麼選它？
1) 成熟平衡 -> 開瓶即可享受，不用等太久；
2) 橡木與果味和諧 -> 木香不搶戲，帶出香料與煙燻感；
3) 產區保證 -> Saint-Émilion 的小圃（clos）風土加持，味道純淨。

侍酒師私房筆記：1998 Clos Fourtet 帶出純淨的黑莓與黑櫻桃香，後段有細緻的木質和甘草調性。酒體屬中等，單寧絲滑、酸度偏低，整體走柔順優雅路線。這年份已相當成熟，醒 40–60 分鐘能讓香氣更開、更立體，但不用長時間醒酒以免失去細膩表情。

田間與釀造：Clos Fourtet 源自傳統的圍牆小園，土壤以黏土與石灰風土為主，栽培注重限產與選果。酒款多經法國新橡木桶陳年，提取到的是溫和的香草、香料與結構，而非生硬的木味。

場景化配餐指南：在香港，這瓶很適合節日家庭飯局、私人晚餐或與老友分享的半正式派對——配燒鴨、紅燒牛腩或松露野菌菜式都很對味。

降維打擊對比：同等級大牌常走誇張果味或厚重提取，1998 Clos Fourtet 則以成熟、細緻與性價比取勝，適合懂酒但不想只為名牌買單的飲家。

Soul Hook: A poised Right Bank classic—silky, dark-fruited and ready to drink.

Why choose it?
1) Mature, balanced profile -> immediate gratification for collectors who want a showy, drink-now Bordeaux.
2) Elegant oak integration -> spice and cedar that support, not overpower, the fruit.
3) Renowned terroir -> concentration and purity from a historic Saint-Émilion clos.

Sommelier's Note: The 1998 Clos Fourtet opens with pure blackberry and black cherry, while cedar and a hint of licorice sit in the background. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, the palate shows silky tannins and low acidity—smooth, refined and geared for immediate enjoyment. A short decant (about 45 minutes) helps lift the aromatics and soften any youthful edges while preserving the wine’s elegant core.

Occasions & Pairing Guide: Perfect for celebratory dinners, a refined family roast or an intimate Cantonese banquet—pairs brilliantly with roast duck, braised beef, lamb and aged hard cheeses.

Competitive Edge: Compared with headline Bordeaux names, this bottle offers a rare balance of maturity, elegance and relative value—an ideal choice for buyers seeking provenance without paying only-for-brand premiums.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, cedar/wood, licorice, silky tannins, low acidity, medium body, earthy undertones, ripe dark fruit
• Food Matching: 燒鴨或燒鵝, 紅燒牛腩或燉牛尾, 燒羊架或烤羊腿, 野菌燉飯或松露意粉, 陳年硬質芝士（Comté、Parmigiano）
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot , Other ,

Winery

Clos Fourtet 是座有歷史的圍牆小園（clos），田地以黏土與石灰為主。農務重視限產與精選，釀造方面多採傳統法國橡木桶陳年，目標是帶出風土感與柔和的結構，而非一味追求高酒精或魁梧風格。

Clos Fourtet is a historic, walled Saint-Émilion estate known for meticulous vineyard management in clay-limestone soils. The team traditionally favours careful selection at harvest and élevage in French oak, aiming for purity and textural refinement rather than overt power.