2020 Hubert de Bouard Cabernet Franc

單一風格的波爾多小驚喜：草本和黑果交織，帶礦感，性價比高。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 田間風味直接：產區特色明顯，喝得到土壤與微鹼性礫石的礦物感，省去大牌溢價。
2) 結構友好：酒體中等、單寧圓潤，醒半小時就能開放，聚餐夥伴人人接受。
3) 配餐高手：帶香料、胡椒和微巧克力的尾韻，能駕馭燒味與紅肉。

【侍酒師私房筆記】2020 年份果實成熟，黑莓、黑櫻桃和李子是主線，微苦巧克力與咖啡感じ來自適度新舊橡木。酸度讓酒保持清爽，香草與茴香的細節令每口多一層趣味。建議醒 30–60 分鐘，現飲最順，未來 5 年也會有細微變化。

【場景化配餐指南】在香港：週末家常燒鵝、朋友聚會的紅燒牛腩、或想帶酒去餐廳配燒味拼盤都很合適；午後小酌配熟成芝士也不錯。

【降維打擊對比】不是大牌炫技，而是把地氣、平衡和成熟手法放到合理價格—你得到的，是少見的單一風格與成熟度，而非品牌溢價。

A rare single-varietal Bordeaux that delivers herb-laced dark fruit and a mineral finish at exceptional value.

【Why choose it?】
1) Distinctive terroir expression -> Enjoy classic Bordeaux savoury-mineral character without the château price tag.
2) Polished structure -> Medium body with ripe, refined tannins makes it approachable now yet age-worthy.
3) Versatile pairing -> Herbs, pepper and mocha notes match both grilled red meats and rich Cantonese roast.

【Sommelier's Private Note】This 2020 shows concentrated black fruits—blackberry, black cherry and plum—rounded by mocha and dark chocolate from careful oak influence. A fresh acidity thread keeps it lively; herbal and anise hints add complexity. Drink now with 30–60 minutes decanting; will evolve positively over the next 5–8 years.

【Occasion】Perfect for weekend roast dinners, a Hong Kong family banquet with roast goose, or a relaxed date night where you want structure without stiffness.

【Competitive Edge】Compared to many mainstream Bordeaux reds, this bottling offers a rarer single-varietal personality and polished tannins at an accessible price—great value for collectors and regulars alike.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, plum, mocha, dark chocolate, anise, herbal/rosemary, pepper, vanilla, earthy, mineral, fresh acidity, ripe/polished tannins, medium-bodied, savory oak
• Food Matching: Beef (grilled or braised), Venison, Lamb, Roast duck / Cantonese roast goose, Braised short ribs, Aged hard cheese (Comté, aged cheddar)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc : 100.0%,

Winery

La Fleur de Bouard 由名釀師 Hubert de Boüard 領導，是以品質和產地表現為核心的小規模酒莊。田間管理講究分地塊採收，釀造時採用溫和浸皮與分段發酵，橡木使用克制，目的在保留果味細節並提供香料與結構的襯托。

La Fleur de Bouard is the project of renowned winemaker Hubert de Boüard de Laforest. Operating as a small, terroir-focused estate, the domaine emphasizes precise vineyard work and gentle extraction to preserve aromatic detail. Wines typically see careful oak management—enough to add spice and structure without overwhelming the fruit.