2023 Pichon Comtesse Reserve

超二級莊的優雅靈魂：免去昂貴等待，即刻解鎖波爾多列級名莊的絲滑頂峰。

【為什麼選它？】
- Louis Roederer 班底神級釀造：由頂尖香檳家族掌舵，引進全地心引力重力流釀造車間，溫柔萃取最純淨的果香與絲滑單寧。
- 傳承『女爵』的柔美骨架：完美體現了這片頂級田地的優雅風骨，單寧精緻如天鵝絨，入口毫無乾澀壓力，盡顯溫柔風範。
- 傲視同儕的早飲性與性價比：相比需要窖藏數十年的正牌，這款二牌酒在年輕時已展現驚人的親和力，是探索波爾多頂奢風味的完美捷徑。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
想像一下，剛拔起軟木塞，極致迷人的黑加侖子、野生黑櫻桃，伴隨淡淡的檀香與百里香香氣便撲鼻而來。入口那一刻，你會驚訝於它那種『重力釋放』般的輕盈感，絲滑的質地像綢緞般在舌尖流淌，果香豐沛卻毫不厚重，餘韻帶著一抹清新的岩石礦物感，讓人忍不住一口接一口。這不是一杯讓你正襟危坐的嚴肅酒，而是一場感官的溫柔洗禮。

【場景化配餐指南】
這款酒是週末聚會的絕佳主角。不論是配搭香煎熟成肉眼扒、帶骨烤羊架，還是香港人最愛的慢燉牛肋骨，它活潑的酸度與細緻單寧都能完美平衡油脂，讓肉質更顯鮮嫩。

【降維打擊對比】
在動輒數千元的波爾多一線名莊面前，Pichon Comtesse Reserve 以低於三分之一的價格，提供了高達九成以上的正牌神髓。它是聰明飲家無需妥協的品味之選。

【The Soul Hook】
The silky soul of a Super Second: Bypass the decadal wait and unlock legendary Bordeaux elegance today.

【Why Choose It?】
- Louis Roederer's Masterful Touch: Crafted by the elite team behind the world-famous Champagne house, utilizing an advanced gravity-flow system to capture the purest fruit essence.
- The Famous 'Comtesse' Velvet: Inherits the iconic, voluptuous charm of the Grand Vin. Expect extraordinarily polished, ultra-fine tannins that glide weightlessly across your palate.
- Exceptional Early Drinkability: While possessing serious aging potential, this reserve wine shows radiant approachability and vibrant energy right now.

【Sommelier's Private Notes】
From the moment of uncorking, a captivating bouquet of ripe cassis, dark cherries, sandalwood, and fresh wild thyme fills the air. On the palate, there is a sublime contrast: it is deeply concentrated yet feels entirely weightless. The texture is creamy and fluid, framed by fine-grained tannins and energized by a brilliant line of freshness that carries into a long, mineral-flecked finish. Truly, an effortless pleasure to drink.

【Pairing Guide】
An absolute dream with charcoal-grilled ribeye, slow-cooked braised beef, or rich roasted lamb. The wine's vibrant energy and melting tannins perfectly cut through rich meats, elevating any gourmet dining experience.

【The Competitive Edge】
While first-growth legends demand astronomical prices and decades of cellaring, Pichon Comtesse Reserve delivers the aristocratic essence of legendary Pauillac terroir at a fraction of the cost—offering immediate gratification for the discerning drinker.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.1%
• Decant Time: 60 - 90 minutes
• Taste: Cassis, Black Cherry, Sandalwood, Velvety Tannins, Wild Thyme, Vibrant Freshness
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with bone marrow, Slow-braised beef brisket, Roasted lamb chops with wild thyme, Aged Cheddar cheese
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 60%, Merlot : 30%, Cabernet Franc : 5%, Petit Verdot : 5%,

Winery

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande（俗稱大女爵）是波爾多超二級莊（Super Second）的巔峰代表。酒莊坐落於 Medoc 的 Pauillac 產區，緊鄰傳奇的一級莊 Chateau Latour。這片土地由碎石與粘土構成，排水性極佳。現由頂級香檳名家 Louis Roederer 家族掌舵，並由總經理兼釀酒師 Nicolas Glumineau 帶領。酒莊引進尖端的地心引力流重力釀造車間，確保葡萄果實不受任何機械泵送的傷害，完美保留細緻與複雜度。

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most legendary Super Second estates of Bordeaux. Situated in the prestigious Pauillac appellation, right next to First Growth Chateau Latour, its terroir benefits from gravel-rich soils over clay. Owned by the illustrious Champagne Louis Roederer house and guided by director Nicolas Glumineau, the estate utilizes a state-of-the-art gravity-flow cellar to ensure the gentlest handling of fruit, resulting in wines of unparalleled grace and structural precision.