1989 Chateau d'Armailhac

品飲筆記：酒色深寶石紅並帶微微琥珀邊緣，開瓶後散發出濃郁黑醋栗與熟李、風乾漿果的果香，慢慢轉為煙草、雪茄皮、雪松與乾香草的經典波爾多風味，還有礦物感點綴。口感圓潤而有層次，單寧絲滑但仍具支撐力，酒體緊湊且帶有優雅的餘韻。
酒莊與年份：1989 年天候幾近完美，生長期提早且攝入日照充足、八月的良好熱量加上適時雨量，造就成熟而集中的果實。此年份是酒莊恢復原名後的重要年份，表現穩健且具陳年潛力。
釀造與陳釀：依傳統梅多克手法釀造，採收期為 9 月中旬，經約 12 個月橡木桶陳年，再以軟木塞封瓶。隨著時間演進，酒香走向複雜的第三層次，口感仍保有清新張力。
葡萄園環境：酒莊座落於高密植的礫石台地，下面為黏土石灰岩基底，土壤淺而深不一但利於排水與蓄熱，平均林齡約 46 年，近 20% 殖株可追溯至 1890 年。高密度栽培與合適的根系選擇讓果實成熟均勻，成就優雅且有礦質感的風味表現。
飲用建議：此酒建議開瓶靜置約 30–60 分鐘以釋放香氣並去除沉澱，搭配烤紅肉或成熟硬質起司最能襯托其層次與餘韻。

Tasting Note: Deep garnet with a slight amber rim, this Pauillac shows concentrated notes of blackcurrant, plum pudding and dried berries edged by tobacco, cedar and dried herbs. With airing the aromatic profile expands to reveal leather and mineral layers. The palate is dense yet suave: integrated oak from 12 months’ maturation frames ripe fruit and flavoursome, silky tannins that lead to a long, elegant finish.
Producer & Vintage: Bottled under the d’Armailhac name after restoration of the original label, the 1989 vintage benefited from exceptional weather — an early cycle and warm, dry summer with timely rain — producing a ripe, concentrated harvest (picked 12–24 September).
Winemaking: Traditional Médoc vinification with élevage in oak (approximately 12 months), natural cork closure and careful cellaring. The wine has developed tertiary complexity while retaining freshness and definition.
Vineyard Notes: From a 70-hectare, high-density estate on gravelly plateaus over clay-limestone, vines average around 46 years (with portions dating to 1890). Soils of the Levantines and Pibran plateaus contribute refinement and minerality; rootstocks are chosen for optimal balance and ripeness. The vineyard’s structure and age give lifted aromatics and an elegant backbone.
Serve & Enjoy: Best decanted briefly to remove any sediment and to open aromatics. Pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled red meats and mature cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5 - 12.6%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, plum, dried berries, tobacco, cedar, leather, dried herbs, mineral, silky tannins, elegant finish, velvety richness
• Food Matching: Beef (Châteaubriand, rump steak), Venison / game, Roasted lamb, Mature Cheddar / hard cheeses (Lincolnshire Poacher), Rich mushroom dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 52%, Merlot : 36%, Cabernet Franc : 10%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

酒莊簡介：Château d'Armailhac 歸屬於羅斯柴爾德家族，為 1855 年列級酒莊之一，葡萄園約 70 公頃，座落於礫石台地與黏土石灰岩之上。園內採高密植並搭配合適根系與老藤，注重土壤與根系的搭配，釀造出兼具精緻、結構與礦物感的經典梅多克風格。釀造手法保守而紮實，旨在呈現田間風土與耐陳性。

Château d'Armailhac is a Médoc estate historically linked to the Rothschild family and classified in 1855. The property spans roughly 70 hectares on gravelly plateaus with clay-limestone subsoils. High vine density, carefully chosen rootstocks and a mix of old vines contribute to wines that balance refinement, structure and earthy minerality. Traditional winemaking and attentive élevage preserve terroir expression and age-worthiness.