2018 Clos la Madeleine Grand Cru

靈魂 Hook：聖艾美濃級的黑果與可可，圓潤又有架構，一開瓶就想配牛扒。

為什麼選它？
1) 架構分明 -> 果實緊密但不厚重，入口有層次，現在醒一下就好喝，放幾年更迷人。
2) 名門背景 -> 屬於 Jean-Pierre Moueix 體系，品質穩定、風格優雅，收藏與宴客都合適。
3) 百搭下酒 -> 酸度與細緻丹寧協調，無論烤肉或燉菜都能互相提味。

侍酒師私房筆記：倒出來是深紅寶石色，先襲來黑櫻桃與熟李的甜感，緊接著有巧克力、榛果與一抹煙草、甘草的香氣。口中質地絲滑，酸度帶動清新感，丹寧支撐但不厚重，尾韻帶一點可可與礦物感。現開建議醒60–90分鐘，若想更柔和可再放一年半載。

田地與釀造：產自聖艾美濃 Grand Cru 產區，典型黏土與石灰岩土壤，莊園注重分級選果與控制萃取，使用橡木桶陳年但以整合為主，讓果實與結構並存。

場景化配餐指南：週末家庭聚會的烤肋眼、朋友來的韓式燒烤或與爸媽同吃的炆牛腩，都能把酒的果味與香料襯得更好。

降維打擊對比：相比同級大牌，2018 Clos la Madeleine 更注重平衡與實用性——同樣有收藏潛力，但價格更親民，喝得出陣列層次卻不用破產收藏。

Soul Hook: Plush Saint-Émilion spice and dark-fruit silk — a serious Grand Cru that rewards a little patience.

Why choose it?
1) Concentrated yet refined -> Enjoy bold black fruit and layered tertiary notes without harsh edges. Practical benefit: approachable now with ageing upside.
2) Proven pedigree -> From a property under Jean-Pierre Moueix stewardship, crafted for structure and longevity. Practical benefit: cellar-worthy quality at a more accessible price point.
3) Food-friendly power -> Balanced freshness and supporting tannins make it versatile at the table. Practical benefit: pairs seamlessly with grilled beef or rich braises.

Winery & Vineyard Notes: Clos la Madeleine sits within Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, benefiting from classic right-bank soils of clay and limestone. Under the ownership of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the estate focuses on careful selection and gentle extraction to preserve fruit purity and typicity.

Winemaking Notes: Matured in oak with attention to integration rather than overt oak signature. The 2018 shows polished extraction, silky tannins and a mineral thread — winemaking aimed at elegance and ageing potential.

Sommelier's Private Note: On first pour expect dense ruby, then inviting layers of black cherry, plum, dark chocolate and a hint of tobacco and nougat. Texture is silky rather than aggressive; acidity keeps the palate fresh while the finish closes on a long, cocoa-tinged note. Decant for 60–90 minutes if opening now; can rest in cellar to develop tertiary complexity.

Occasion / Pairing: A standout choice for a birthday steak dinner, a refined family reunion or a Cantonese banquet featuring roasted meat. Also ideal for restaurant wine-by-the-glass programmes where structure and approachability are required.

Competitive Edge: Offers Grand Cru Saint-Émilion structure and ageing ability at a more attainable average market price — polished, food-friendly and less showy than some top-tier labels, making it high value for collectors and serious drinkers.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, ripe plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, hazelnut / nougat, licorice, minerality, silky texture, fresh acidity, long chocolaty finish
• Food Matching: Beef (sirloin, ribeye), Lamb dishes (kebabs, shepherd-style), Korean BBQ (galbi, sirloin), Venison or game, Rich mushroom or braised beef stews
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Other Bordeaux Varieties ,

Winery

Clos la Madeleine（由 Jean-Pierre Moueix 管理）

Clos la Madeleine (owned by Jean-Pierre Moueix)