2004 Reserve de la Comtesse

這瓶2004年二牌 Reserve 帶出成熟黑果與深色漿果的鮮明印象，隨之而來的是雪松、微炭燒與香料盒的複合香氣。口感飽滿但不厚重，果實濃縮、單寧已經圓潤但仍有結構感，尾韻帶著礦物與微微煙燻，整體偏向成熟的古典波爾多風格。酒莊採用重力輸送的釀造流程，從入廠分離細膩的自由流汁與壓榨酒液，到精準控制橡木陳年（約12個月），每一步都為平衡與質感著想。葡萄園位於礫石為主的土壤上，排水良好，當地微氣候保護性佳，讓這支酒兼具力量與優雅。建議先醒酒約45分鐘，搭牛排、烤羊或風乾野味都很匹配。

This 2004 Reserve from Pichon Comtesse presents a deep ruby core with an aromatic bouquet of blackcurrant, crème de cassis, cedar and a hint of charcoal and spice-box. On the palate it is concentrated yet accessible: ripe dark fruit framed by polished, well-integrated tannins, graphite and tobacco notes that add savory complexity. The wine was made using a gravity-flow approach from reception to barrel, with careful separation of free-run and press fractions and precision pressing. Aged roughly 12 months in oak, it shows the Médoc’s classic mineral backbone derived from gravelly, well-drained soils and the estate’s protective microclimate. Best enjoyed after a moderate decant to round tertiary notes; pairs beautifully with grilled and roasted red meats or aged cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, crème de cassis, charcoal, spice box, cedar, graphite, tobacco, polished tannins, concentrated, savory, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak, T-bone, Beef and venison, Basque bone-in sirloin, Aged cheddar, Roast lamb, Game (duck, venison)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 58%, Merlot : 36%, Cabernet Franc : 6%,

Winery

碧尚拉（Pichon Comtesse）是波雅克一座有名的老牌酒莊，以在礫石土壤上栽種出兼具力量與優雅的酒款聞名。酒莊重視田間管理與細緻的釀造手法，這款二牌 Reserve 採用重力流釀造，嚴格挑選果粒，分離自由流汁與壓榨酒液，再以橡木桶陳年，使風味層次豐富而均衡。

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a historic Pauillac estate renowned for producing wines that balance power with elegance. The property emphasises meticulous viticulture on gravelly Médoc soils and modern, respectful cellar practices. For this Reserve bottling the team applies a gravity-flow philosophy, rigorous selection and a careful blending of free-run and press fractions before maturation in oak.