2016 Croix de Beaucaillou Cuvee Colbert (1500 ml)

這款寶嘉龍二牌特釀 2016 帶有聖朱利安典型的優雅與力度。香氣以黑醋栗、黑櫻桃與紅果為主，夾帶雪松、石墨與煙草的礦物與香料氣息。口感中段飽滿，單寧結構結實但不粗糙，酸度明亮支撐整體，餘韻細緻而悠長。

酒莊與田間：出自寶嘉龍（Ducru‑Beaucaillou）家族的精選地塊，葡萄生長在聖朱利安典型的礫岩與砂礫土壤，排水佳、受大西洋氣候調節，利於成熟而保留鮮明礦感。釀造上採用溫控發酵與溫和浸皮，並以橡木桶陳年使果味與木香融合但不搶戲。

適飲建議：建議醒酒一到兩小時，與牛排、烤紅肉或成熟乳酪搭配，風味更為出眾。語氣輕鬆、適合與朋友慢慢品味。

A focused, classically Saint‑Julien second cuvée from the Ducru‑Beaucaillou estate. The 2016 shows concentrated dark-fruited aromas — blackcurrant, ripe black cherry and cassis — framed by cedar, graphite and tobacco notes. On the palate it is medium‑full, with firm, polished tannins, a clear mineral thread and layered spice that build to a long, refined finish.

Producer notes: Produced by the Borie family at Château Ducru‑Beaucaillou, this Cuvée Colbert is assembled from selected parcels of the estate, crafted to offer the house’s signature density and poise in a more accessible expression.

Winemaking & vineyard: Grapes come from well‑drained gravelly plots in Saint‑Julien; vinification follows careful extraction and temperature‑controlled fermentation with extended maceration to gently develop texture. The wine sees maturation in oak barrels, allowing the fruit to integrate with savory, toasty elements without overpowering the core fruit. Best enjoyed after moderate decanting to reveal its layered complexity.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 1-2 hours
• Taste: blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, dried herbs, violet, baking spice, firm tannins, minerality, elegant acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef Wellington, Steak with Béarnaise sauce, Boeuf en croûte, Grilled venison, Mature Manchego or aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot , Malbec ,

Winery

寶嘉龍（Château Ducru‑Beaucaillou）位於聖朱利安，由博里（Borie）家族經營多年，是波爾多左岸的經典酒莊之一。酒莊以嚴謹的田間管理與追求風格優雅與結構兼具而著稱。本款二牌取自酒莊年輕或特選地塊，釀造時重視果香純淨與單寧圓潤，讓經典風格更易於早期飲用。

Château Ducru‑Beaucaillou is a storied Saint‑Julien estate owned by the Borie family. Renowned for meticulous vineyard work and a refined style that balances power with elegance, the domaine produces both flagship and second‑label bottlings that express the gravelly terroir of the Médoc. Cuvée Colbert is crafted as a selective, approachable expression of the estate’s character.