2017 Chateau d'Issan

Margaux 的優雅，柔和而有力量，收筆長而乾淨。

為什麼選它？（三大理由）
- 產地實力：位於 Margaux 核心砂礫表土與黏土下層，天然帶來成熟與鮮爽。
- 精細釀造：園區分批小槽發酵、溫控與溫和浸皮，保住果香與質地，橡木用量中庸。
- 可收藏又實惠：3eme Grand Cru Classé 的身段，卻比同級大牌更好下手。

侍酒師私房筆記：2017 Chateau d'Issan 打開會先遇到黑醋栗、李子和一抹橙皮，接着有烘烤香料、煙草和礦感。入口中等偏厚，果心流暢，單寧細緻帶絲滑感，餘韻柔長。建議醒一小時，若要更圓潤可再延長到90分鐘或入窖陳放數年。

田間與釀造：酒莊以分地塊管理，採溫控不鏽鋼槽發酵，三週浸皮後做苹果酸轉乳酸，桶陳16–18個月（半新桶）。老藤在產區中央的砂礫上生長，帶來成熟度與清新線條。

場景化配餐指南：週末在家想搞個炭燒牛扒晚餐、朋友來吃片燒鴨或酒局配上陳年芝士都很對味。上桌時懂醒酒，整體更合香港喜歡的肉類搭配。

降維打擊對比：比起相同級別的名莊，這支更注重果實明快與結構平衡，性價比高，既能立刻享用也值得收藏。

Soul Hook: Margaux elegance—polished power with an inviting, long finish.

Why choose it? (3 reasons)
- Classic terroir ageing: Aged 16–18 months with half new oak → balanced structure without heavy oak masking the fruit.
- Parcel-driven winemaking: Gentle extraction & three-week maceration → preserves aromatic clarity and silky texture.
- Proven pedigree at a fair price: Classified 3ème Cru with consistent critic praise → cellar-worthy quality that’s accessibly priced.

Sommelier's Notes: On the nose: black currant and plum layered with orange peel, roasted spice and a hint of mineral iron. The palate is medium–full, fluid and polished — fine-grained tannins carry ripe red-berry fruit, tobacco leaf and a gentle spice thread to a long, supple finish. Drink now with decant (60–90 minutes) or cellar to 2040 for added tertiary complexity.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Fruit is vinified parcel-by-parcel in temperature-controlled stainless steel with gentle extraction, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged 16–18 months in oak (50% new). Vineyards sit on surface gravel over a clay subsoil in the heart of Margaux, giving ripe concentration and fresh lift.

Occasions & Pairing: Weeknight steak elevated at home, a celebratory roast duck dinner, or a sophisticated cheese board with aged Manchego. Fits Hong Kong private dinners and restaurant tasting menus that need a composed, food-friendly red.

Competitive Edge: Offers Margaux finesse and cellar potential typical of top crus but at a more accessible market price and with a modern, clean winemaking touch.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.2%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: black currant, plum, red cherry, orange peel, roasted spices, tobacco, forest leaf, licorice, iron/mineral, silky fine-grained tannins, supple finish, fresh acidity
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye / sirloin steak with pepper, Roast duck (Cantonese style), Braised beef short rib, Aged Manchego or Comté, Venison or game dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 65%, Merlot : 35%, Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot , Malbec ,

Winery

Château d'Issan（帝仙酒莊）

Chateau d'Issan