2020 Dame de Montrose

Saint-Estephe 的筋骨感，喝得到地塊與時間。

為什麼選它？
1) 酒莊背景 -> 來自名莊地塊，品質穩定，有故事也有實力。
2) 釀法重點 -> 控制發酵與適度橡木陳年，單寧有型但不粗糙，入口更順。
3) 價格優勢 -> 二軍的可近性，成熟度與結構接近一軍，CP 值高。

侍酒師私房筆記：倒一杯，先是黑果與深色莓類的果實味，中段跑出雪松、煙草與礦物的冷硬調，單寧緊緻但已被柔和處理，帶有鹹味的尾段讓人想再喝一口。建議醒一小時，16–18°C 飲用最舒服，適合跟帶油脂的燒味或烤羊一起上桌。

釀酒與葡萄園簡述：來自砾石與黏質石灰的斜坡地塊，日夜溫差帶出果實濃度與酸度平衡。酒莊以精準發酵與 12–18 個月混合橡木桶陳年為主，保留果味同時打磨單寧。

場景化配餐指南：週末家庭燒羊、跟朋友到家中小聚配熟成芝士，或冬天的一道靚燉菜，都能把酒的結構與風味襯托出來。

降維打擊對比：比起一線大名的高昂標價，La Dame 在保留產區筆觸的同時，給你更直接的飲用價值與收藏彈性，適合想要“有莊園感但不花空間預算”的買家。

Soul Hook: Compact power from Saint-Estephe—structure that rewards patience.

Why choose it?
1) Estate pedigree -> Classic Médoc tension with clear provenance and consistency.
2) Precision winemaking -> Gently extracted, balanced oak delivers immediate pleasure and ageing potential.
3) Great value -> Second wine quality close to the grand vin at a more accessible price.

Tasting Note: The 2020 La Dame opens with concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry, threaded with cedar, tobacco leaf and a graphite edge. The palate is medium–full with firm yet polished tannins, saline minerality and a long savoury finish. Oak is supportive—American and French barrels add spice without dominating.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Produced as the second label from a historic Saint-Estephe estate, parcels on gravelly, clay-limestone slopes yield grapes with ripe phenolics and cool-climate lift. Fermentation was controlled to preserve freshness; élevage in mixed oak for 12–18 months refines tannins and adds complexity.

Sommelier’s Note: Decant for an hour to round the tannins and let the tertiary notes unfurl. Serve at 16–18°C. Pairs superbly with roast lamb, char siu-style roasted meats and mature cheeses.

Occasions: A confident dinner choice for special family meals in Hong Kong, roast dinners in cooler months, or as a gift for collectors wanting a Bordeaux that shows both polish and bite.

Competitive Edge: Delivers much of the estate character at a fraction of the grand vin price—structured, age-worthy and immediately engaging.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, graphite, black pepper, firm tannins, minerality, savory spice
• Food Matching: 燒羊架或羊排 (roast lamb rack), 香港燒味拼盤（燒鴨、燒豬）, 煎和牛或牛肋眼, 燒香菇佐迷迭香（素食/菌菇類）, 成熟乾酪（Comté、Aged Cheddar）, 野味燉菜（野鴨、野兔）
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot ,

Winery

Chateau Montrose 是 Saint-Estephe 的老牌酒莊，以濃縮且有骨架的葡萄酒著稱。La Dame 是從特定地塊挑選的果實製成，保留產區特色：砾石土壤、嚴謹發酵與橡木陳年，風格成熟但更易親近。

Chateau Montrose is a historic Saint-Estephe estate known for concentrated, structured wines. The second label gathers fruit from selected plots to offer a more approachable expression while reflecting the estate’s pebble-rich soils and classic winemaking—controlled fermentations and oak élevage to balance power with finesse.