2020 Chateau Leoville Poyferre (1500 ml)

莊園經典：厚實又有細緻感，值得收藏也能馬上喝出體面。

【為什麼選它？】
- 百年家族掌舵 -> Cuvelier一家累積的經驗，讓每一瓶都有穩定品質與陳年潛力。
- 精選法國桶陳18個月 -> 木質香添層次但不蓋掉果實本身。
- 分散地塊與老藤 -> 不同田塊的混合帶來複合風貌，口感更有深度與細節。

【侍酒師私房筆記】第一口先是深黑莓、黑櫻桃的濃郁核心，接著跑出煙草、咖啡和一抹紫羅蘭的花香；單寧扎實卻拋光過，入口有黏度但不笨重，酸度支撐整體節奏，尾韻帶巧克力與礦感。年輕開瓶建議醒一小時，想看它長相則放個多年。

【場景化配餐指南】想像中環小酒館的厚切牛扒、家宴的燒牛或中式紅燒牛腩，都能讓酒的力量與食物完美契合；配老芝士或慢燉肉也很享受。

【降維打擊對比】比起同級大牌，Leoville Poyferre 提供同等陳年實力與風格張力，價格更實在，對想入手有收藏面又想馬上飲的買家非常友善。

A Saint-Julien classic: concentrated depth and silk — built to age, ready to impress.

【Why choose it?】
- Estate legacy -> A century of Cuvelier family stewardship and classified-growth pedigree means rock-solid provenance and consistent quality.
- Precise oak ageing -> 18 months in carefully selected French barrels gives spice and structure without masking the fruit.
- Site diversity & old vines -> Multiple plots across Saint-Julien create layered complexity and notable ageing potential.

【Sommelier’s private note】First pour reveals dark berry core—cassis and black cherry—then tobacco, espresso and a violet whisper. The palate is muscular yet refined: ripe dark fruit wrapped in polished, mouth-coating tannins and cedared oak. Fresh acidity keeps the wine energetic; the finish is long, mineral and cocoa-tinged. Decant for an hour if drinking in its youth.

【Occasion / Pairing】Weekend celebration roast, a Cantonese-style beef banquet or a quiet tasting with aged cheddar and friends. Perfect for milestone dinners and cellar additions.

【Competitive Edge】Gives the gravitas and ageing horizon of top-classified Bordeaux but at a price point and consistency that makes it a smart purchase for collectors and serious drinkers alike.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.8%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes (1–1.5 hours)
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, black cherry, black plum, dark chocolate, espresso, tobacco, violet / floral lift, vanilla & cedar oak, liquorice, firm polished tannins, mineral backbone, long persistent finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with red-wine sauce, Bone-in sirloin / roasted beef, Venison or game dishes, Mature cheddar and aged hard cheeses, Rich braised short ribs
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 64%, Merlot : 31%, Cabernet Franc : 3%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

Château Léoville Poyferre 是 Saint-Julien 的二級名莊，屬於 Cuvelier 家族。酒莊管理範圍橫跨多個地塊，重視土壤差異與老藤表現。酒款在桶中完成乳酸發酵並於法國橡木桶熟成約18個月，追求木質與果味的完美平衡。

Château Léoville Poyferré is a 2ème Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Julien, owned by the Cuvelier family. The estate spans some 80 hectares across several plots, worked with long-term vineyard management and a focus on balance between fruit and oak. Wines undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel and are matured about 18 months in selected French oak to achieve harmony between wood and wine.