2023 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux

品飲筆記：前調以花香與黑醋栗為主，紅櫻桃與一抹橙皮點綴其間。入口中段飽滿卻不沉重，單寧柔順如絲，酸度清爽帶動口腔活力，尾韻細緻且回味悠長。生產說明：這款二牌酒為酒莊精選的一部分（約佔收成30%），近年積極重整葡萄園，部分年輕林地已開始為酒款提供新鮮而有層次的風味。釀造工藝：嚴格篩選與分級入桶，於法國橡木桶陳18個月，保留細緻果味與優雅結構。葡萄園與產土：產自瑪歌重要風土，經重植與重新整理後，土壤與年輕藤木表現出清晰的香氣與線條感。飲用建議：年輕飲用時醒瓶45–60分鐘，亦可短期陳年欣賞風格變化。語氣輕鬆：好入口又有內涵，配牛排或成熟乳酪超合拍。

Tasting note: Bright, perfumed aromatics of violets and blackcurrant lead into juicy red cherry and a hint of orange peel. The palate is mid-to-medium-plus, showing refined, silky tannins, fresh bright acidity and a layered centre that balances fruit, gentle spice and discreet French oak. Producer notes: Pavillon Rouge 2023 represents a careful selection (around 30% of the harvest) from Château Margaux’s ongoing vineyard restructuring; younger parcels on exceptional terroirs are starting to contribute to the blend. Winemaking: Meticulous sorting and vinification, with barrel ageing for about 18 months in French oak to give structure without overwhelming the wine’s finesse. Vineyard: Sourced from Margaux terroirs benefiting from recent replanting and restructuring efforts begun in 2016 — soils and vine age produce wines with precision and aromatic lift. Serving: Best enjoyed after 45–60 minutes decanting if drinking young; rewarding short- to medium-term cellaring (drinking window c.2028–2042).

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.3%
• Decant Time: 45-60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, red cherry, violet / perfumed florals, orange peel, silky tannins, fine/bright acidity, elegant restraint, polished oak / subtle spice, medium-plus body, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with bone marrow, Côte de boeuf à la moelle (beef rib with bone marrow), Lamb rump with asparagus and hollandaise, Roasted venison, Manchego and aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 79%, Merlot : 14%, Petit Verdot : 5%, Cabernet Franc : 2%,

Winery

瑪歌酒莊為瑪歌產區的頂級酒莊，歷史悠久，以優雅、芳香著稱。現由管理團隊與酒莊家族共同運作，釀酒師對葡萄園自2016年起進行系統重整，重視分級與精選。Pavillon Rouge 為酒莊的二號酒款，保留家族風格但較早熟、好飲。2023年收穫於9月11日至10月5日進行，於法國橡木桶陳約18個月，重視果味的純淨與結構平衡。

Château Margaux is a First Growth estate in Margaux with a long history of producing wines of elegance and aromatic finesse. Under the management of Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos and ownership of Corinne Mentzelopoulos-Petit, winemaker Philippe Bascaules oversees careful vineyard restructuring and meticulous selection. Pavillon Rouge is the estate's second wine, crafted to reflect the house style with early approachability and class. Vines are being reworked since 2016; the 2023 vintage was harvested between 11 September and 5 October and aged roughly 18 months in French oak.