2018 Markus Molitor Brauneberger Klostergarten*** Pinot noir Qba Dry

來自 Brauneberg 的礦質與紅果平衡，帶點鹹感，喝起來很有層次。

【為什麼選它？】
- 山坡石板土壤 -> 口中有清晰的礦物感，讓食物更耐配。
- 細緻但有力的單寧 -> 餐桌上既可即飲，也能短期陳放。
- 節制的橡木處理 -> 增添香料感但不蓋住田地味。

【侍酒師私房筆記】倒出來先冷冷的，有點根味和紅莓，醒個一小時後果香慢慢跑出來。入口有鹽感和一條脊椎一樣的酸度，單寧細但能撐起肉類。整體不累贅，吃東西特別合拍——尤其是油脂較重的魚或慢燉牛肉。

【場景化配餐指南】下雨的週末傍晚，和朋友在屯門或中環的小館子點一份煎三文魚配麵包，或者把它放在燉牛膝旁，酒跟菜都不搶鏡。

【降維打擊對比】同價位你較難找到同等檔次的 Mosel 鮮明礦質與陳年潛力——少見的產區特色，勝在精緻與耐喝。

A poised Mosel red that marries slate-driven mineral bite with focused red-fruit clarity.

【Why choose it?】
- Steep-slope minerality -> Precise, refreshing backbone that elevates food pairing.
- Fine yet firm tannins -> Built for short-term cellaring but approachable after aeration.
- Judicious oak use -> Adds spice and support without masking terroir.

【Sommelier's Notes】Tight at first, the wine opens with cool, rooty notes and bright red-berry flavours. Slate and a saline thread keep the palate taut; subtle oak gives spice and structure while fine tannins lend grip. Shows density without heaviness—drink now with an hour of aeration or cellar further for added complexity.

【Occasion】Perfect for a relaxed Hong Kong dinner: pair with seared salmon at a neighbourhood bistro, or serve alongside a weekend osso bucco for a contrast of richness and lift.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with mainstream expensive labels, this bottling delivers Mosel precision and ageworthiness at a rare price point—terroir focus over showy extraction.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: red cherry, raspberry, forest berries, earthy / rooty, slate minerality, saline bite, fine assertive tannins, subtle oak spice, medium-plus acidity, long, firm finish
• Food Matching: Meaty and oily fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna), Beef tartare / Battuta di manzo, Maultaschen (meat dumplings), Osso bucco (braised veal shank), Hard cow's-milk cheeses (e.g. Appenzeller), Grilled duck or roasted game birds
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Winery

Weingut Markus Molitor 是一間來自 Mosel 的知名酒莊，擅長在陡峭的板岩坡地管理葡萄園。酒莊重視低產量、精細的田間工序和節制的釀造手法，讓每塊田的特色清楚表現出來。

Weingut Markus Molitor is a highly regarded Mosel estate known for meticulous vineyard work on steep slate slopes and precise, terroir-driven wines. Under Markus Molitor's stewardship the estate emphasizes low yields, careful canopy management and a restrained use of oak to let site character speak.