2011 Chateau Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse

品飲筆記：這支2011年酒款帶著深沉而優雅的黑色果實香，並有明顯的石灰岩礦感，入口中段單寧結實但線條分明，伴隨一抹花香、甘草與煙燻與溫和木桶香，尾韻綿長且有層次。酒莊與田間：貝霍杜夫（Duffau-Lagarrosse）在聖艾美濃以細緻與陳年潛力著稱，採人工逐串採收並嚴格挑選最成熟的果實。釀造工序：採分桶（每箇桶視其特性微調）發酵，重視保留產地特色與果味純淨感；熟成約一年於傳統法國橡木桶（merrain）以增添結構但不蓋過果香。口感建議：現階段需醒酒、建議醒90分鐘，可搭烤羊、紅燒牛或風味豐富的野味，收藏潛力強，逐年會更融和細緻。語氣輕鬆一句：喜歡結構感和礦質感的朋友，會很享受這瓶慢慢打開的過程。

Tasting Note: Deep, focused and noble — the 2011 reveals saturated blue and black fruit layers over a distinctive chalky minerality. Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, a hint of violet and discreet oak spice lead to a medium–full palate: chalky, firm tannins frame concentrated fruit, subtle smoke and licorice, finishing long and precise. Producer Notes: From Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse), a Saint-Emilion estate known for finesse and longevity. Hand-harvested grapes undergo strict selection to make the grand vin. Winemaking: Vinification is tailored vat-by-vat with careful extraction to respect each parcel’s character. Maturation includes roughly one year in merrain oak barrels to add structure and nuance without overwhelming freshness. Vineyard Notes: Soils rich in limestone and clay impart the wine’s trademark minerality and backbone; low-yield, well-managed vines deliver concentrated, balanced fruit. Cellaring & Service: Shows firm tannins in its youth — decant about 90 minutes if drinking now. Ready to enjoy from mid cellaring but will reward patience through the next two decades. Closure: Cork.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, blue fruit, chalky minerality, licorice, smoke, floral violet, oak spice, firm tannins, precision, long finish
• Food Matching: Roast beef / sirloin, Venison or game, Braised lamb shank, Grilled lamb chops, Korean-style beef BBQ, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 80%, Cabernet Franc : 20%, Other ,

Winery

貝霍杜夫酒莊（Duffau-Lagarrosse）是聖艾美濃的老牌酒莊，以彰顯風土與細緻風格著稱。酒莊講究低產量與人工採收，分地塊釀造，讓石灰岩與黏土土壤的特質完整呈現在酒款中。

Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) is a historic Saint-Emilion estate prized for elegant, terroir-driven wines. The property emphasizes low yields, manual harvest and parcel-focused vinification to express the limestone-clay soils of its vineyards.