2014 Chateau La Fleur Petrus

Pomerol 高地的絲綢感與礦物尾韻，一杯即見格調。

為什麼選它？
1) 產區優勢 -> 高地砾石與深層黏土並存，造就礦質支撐與豐厚口感；
2) 精細釀法 -> 人手採摘、雙重分選、溫控發酵，層次清晰而不厚重；
3) 產量有限 -> 小批次釀造，有收藏和款待賓客的面子度。

侍酒師私房筆記：開瓶瞬間是成熟黑櫻桃與黑醋栗的深沉果香，跟一抹花香和甘草、煙草葉的沉穩氣息相互呼應。入口以絲綢般的單寧包裹果實，酸度支撐節奏，中段有礦物與微苦巧克力帶來的層次，收結長而乾淨。若即飲建議醒一小時；若打算收藏，十年內依然有發展空間。

田地與釀造：酒莊位於海拔33–38公尺的Pomerol高地，土壤以砾石覆蓋、下層富含鐵質的深層黏土。這種組合讓部分地塊呈現秀氣優雅，另一些則提供飽滿和結構。釀造上採手工分揀並以溫控罐進行柔和浸皮，18個月橡木陳年以提升香料與框架感。

場景化配餐指南：週末想在中環小館配牛柳，或在家與親友分享烤羊髀、烤鴨配酸甜醬，甚至與成熟硬芝士一同入口都很合拍，能把酒的細緻與餐點完整連接。

降維打擊對比：相較同區頂級酒款，本酒在保留Pomerol風格（高地礦物感、豐滿中段）的同時，具更高的性價比與可入手性——買來喝或入窖都安心。

Soul Hook: A Pomerol plateau expression — silk, mineral depth and persistent dark-fruit finish.

Why choose it? 1) Plateau terroir -> refined mineral backbone and textural depth that lifts food pairings; 2) Mature yet approachable vintage -> ready now after a gentle decant but with significant cellar potential; 3) Small-production estate -> boutique quality and distinctiveness compared with bulk Bordeaux.

Producer Notes: Château La Fleur-Pétrus sits on the Pomerol plateau where gravel meets deep clay. The estate’s parcels, with subtle elevation differences, combine to give both elegance and plush density. Hand-harvested and carefully sorted, the cuvée is one of the estate’s signature statements.

Winemaking & Ageing: Manual harvest, double sorting, thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats; gentle maceration and controlled extraction. Matured for 18 months in oak to add spice and structure without overpowering the fruit.

Vineyard Notes: Gravel and iron-rich subsoil over deep clay on the plateau (33–38m elevation) — parcels on gravel delivering finesse, clay parcels adding velvety density.

Sommelier’s Note: On the palate expect layered black cherry, cassis and ripe plum folded with violet lift and a mineral, almost saline finish. Tannins are fine and powdery—silky rather than aggressive—giving this wine a luxurious mid-palate and a long, polished close. Serve after 60–90 minutes decanting if drinking now; will reward cellaring through the 2030s.

Occasion: Ideal for a celebratory Cantonese roast dinner, an intimate steak night in Central or a special-family reunion where guests savour depth and nuance.

Competitive Edge: Offers a near-plateau Pomerol character and limited-production prestige at a fraction of the price of the region’s top names—excellent value for collectors and serious diners.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5–14.5%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, plum, cassis, raspberry, violet/floral, licorice, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, loamy / dusty soil, iron / mineral, silky tannins, velvety texture, spice
• Food Matching: Beef (fillet, ribeye, sirloin), Venison and game, Lamb, Roast duck or duck breast, Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 91%, Cabernet Franc : 7%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus