1996 Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery

1996 年的 Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery — 沉穩、有骨、有故事。

為什麼選它？
1) 產區與級別：Margaux 的三級酒莊，品質有保證，價格更實在。
2) 釀法講究：混合桶與陶甕陳年（60% 木桶、40% 陶甕），口感層次更有深度。
3) 現在還能喝：經典波爾多老派結構，佐餐更討喜。

侍酒師私房筆記：聞起來偏草本，先是沉穩的藥草與森土味，慢慢透出鹹味的黑果與一抹亞洲香料。入口四方有力，單寧仍然緊實、有點粗獷，酸度撐起整體，收尾偏克制、耐看。建議醒酒約一小時，給它時間放開但不要過度曝氣。

田地與釀造：來自 Margaux 砂礫與礫石地帶，風格偏保守。酒廠採用混凝土池發酵，再做一年左右的 木桶/陶甕陳年，追求土壤表徵與紮實結構。

場景化配餐：週末家宴烤肋眼、朋友小聚配陳年切達、一甕暖鍋配慢炖鹿肉都合適。簡單醒酒、把主菜端上桌就對了。

降維打擊對比：相比同期那些標價飆高的大名莊，這瓶給你同一個產區的骨架與陳年感，但性價比更討喜，適合想喝經典 Margaux 卻不想破產的買家。

Soul Hook: A poised Margaux from 1996 — taut, savory and quietly intense.

Why choose it?
1) Classified pedigree -> 3ème Grand Cru Classé quality without the top-château price pressure.
2) Matured with attention -> 12 months (60% barrel, 40% amphora) for layered texture and subtle oak influence.
3) Classic, age-worthy style -> still structured and food-friendly long after vintage day.

Sommelier's note: On the nose it's austere and herbaceous, opening to savory dark fruits and a hint of Asian spice. The palate is structured and foursquare — firm tannins that feel a little coarse now, balanced by steady acidity and concentrated, savory flavors. The finish is steady and conservative rather than flamboyant: a wine that rewards gentle aeration and hearty food.

Winemaking & vineyard: Fermented in concrete vats, then matured 12 months (60% barrels, 40% amphoras). From Margaux gravel soils and a classified estate known for measured, classical wines.

Occasion / Pairing: Decant for about 60–90 minutes and serve with grilled ribeye or venison stew; a British-style aged cheddar also works beautifully. Ideal for a focused dinner with close friends, Cantonese roast beef nights or a special home-cooked Western feast.

Competitive edge: Offers a classic Margaux profile and classification pedigree from 1996 with a stronger value proposition than many headline names from the same vintage.

Specification

• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: herbaceous, savory, Asian spice, black fruits, earthy, structured, firm tannins, austere
• Food Matching: Sirloin steak with beef dripping and red wine gravy, Ribeye steak with bone marrow / red wine sauce, Beef and venison dishes, Mature Cheddar
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Petit Verdot ,

Winery

Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery（Margaux 三級酒莊）

Chateau Malescot St Exupery