2007 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou

品飲概述：酒色深紅帶些許紫邊，散發黑醋栗、深櫻桃與黑莓果醬的成熟果香，伴隨雪松、黑巧克力與微妙的橙皮花香。入口果實飽滿但不厚重，酸度鮮明，單寧柔順滑順，細緻礦感與橡木香合力帶出悠長回味。
酒莊小檔案：寶嘉龍為聖朱利安的二級名莊，現由布魯諾·博里（Bruno Borie）掌管，莊園以精細管理聞名，重視人工與手作工序，力求地塊表現的純淨與優雅。
釀造工藝：葡萄嚴格篩選與手工處理，酒液在法國橡木桶陳釀約18個月（不同年份的新桶比例會調整）。裝瓶採用軟木塞封口，酒體已顯成熟風貌，但建議醒酒一小時以上以釋放層次。
葡萄園環境：葡萄園靠近廣闊的吉倫德河口，海潮帶來溫差緩和效果，減少冬季嚴寒與夏日高溫，礫石土壤利於排水與熱量蓄積，庄園在生長期進行超過五十項人工處理，確保果實均衡且品質穩定。

Tasting note: Deep ruby with youthful rim. Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and blackberry jam are laced with cedar, dark chocolate, subtle orange peel and floral lift. On the palate it combines concentrated fruit with fresh, lively acidity and polished, silky tannins; mineral threads and fine oak frame a persistent, refined finish.
Producer notes: A Deuxième Cru Classé from Saint-Julien under the stewardship of Bruno Borie, Ducru‑Beaucaillou is renowned for meticulous vineyard work and classic Médoc expression. Its proximity to the Gironde estuary moderates temperatures and reduces summer extremes, a key factor in even ripening.
Winemaking notes: Grapes receive rigorous sorting and careful handling; élevage includes roughly 18 months in French oak (blend and new oak proportion vary by vintage). The final bottling is closed with natural cork and intended for both drinking now with decanting and further cellaring through the stated drinking window.
Vineyard notes: The estate farms gravelly parcels on the Saint-Julien plateau influenced by four daily tides of the Gironde estuary, which bring thermal moderation and reduce frost and hail risk. Around fifty manual interventions across the growing season contribute to the quality of the grand vin.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry jam, spice, cedar, dark chocolate, silky tannins, fresh acidity, mineral, long finish, floral lift
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with béarnaise, Châteaubriand, Roast venison, Aged Manchego or hard cheeses, Grilled lamb chops
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 90%, Merlot : 10%,

Winery

寶嘉龍（第二級名莊）為聖朱利安的歷史酒莊，現由布魯諾·博里領導。莊園重視田間管理與地塊風土展現，採用傳統工法與法國橡木桶陳年，追求優雅與結構平衡，既適合儲藏也適合醒酒後享用。

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (Deuxième Cru Classé) - a historic Saint-Julien estate currently owned and managed by Bruno Borie. The domaine is celebrated for meticulous vineyard work, a focus on terroir expression and classic Médoc style. Mature élevage in French oak and traditional cellaring practices produce wines that reward both medium-term aging and earlier decanting.