Description

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 2 hours
• Taste: blackcurrant, cassis, tobacco, cigar wrapper, mocha, earth, spice, fine tannins, elegant, dense, oak, cedar, vanilla, length, freshness
• Food Matching: Beef, Venison, Lamb leg and shoulder, Steak sandwich, Rare roast beef, Cheddar, Roasted game, Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 68%, Merlot : 25%, Petit Verdot : 5%, Cabernet Franc : 2%,

Tasting note

品飲印象：酒色深邃，先是黑色水果與成熟莓香，隨後有巧克力、煙草與煙葉的微妙氣息，並帶出泥土與香料的層次。口感紮實但不笨重，果味集中，酸度明亮，單寧細緻有力量，尾韻綿長而優雅。 酒莊與產區：周伯通莊園位於聖朱利安，為經典的四級名莊，數代人共同打磨出的風格穩健且帶有「家族印記」。2008 年受益於晚季良好天氣，果實成熟均勻、風味深厚。 釀造與陳年：每一塊地分別發酵、按需選擇不同大小容器，浸皮時間可達三週以取得理想結構。酒液於法國橡木桶中熟成至少 18 個月，桶子以最佳林木製成，每年約有六成更換新桶，使得橡木香與果味融合而非互相搶戲。 葡萄園與收成：園地多為碎石與排水良好的土壤，2008 年出產量略低（約 44 hl/ha），收成分期進行以等待最佳成熟。結果是風味集中、單寧已見圓潤但仍保有結構感。 飲用建議：若現飲建議醒酒約兩小時，搭配烤紅肉、野味或陳年起司最為合襯，能把酒的層次與尾韻襯托出來。

Tasting note: Deep, concentrated colour giving aromas of blackcurrant and ripe dark fruits layered with mocha, tobacco, cigar wrapper, and earthy spice. On the palate the wine is dense yet poised — generous fruit framed by fine, structured tannins and bright freshness, finishing long with elegant oak-driven length. Producer notes: A Fourth Growth from Saint-Julien, the Château presents its distinctive “house signature” — a refined, classically built wine shaped by several generations of passionate caretakers. The 2008 vintage benefited from a late warm autumn that allowed full phenolic ripeness and depth. Winemaking notes: Fruit from each parcel is vinified separately, with different tank sizes and parcel-based macerations lasting up to three weeks to allow precise extraction. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for at least eighteen months, with approximately 60% of the barrels renewed each year, creating a polished oak presence without overwhelming the fruit. Vineyard notes: Vineyards in Saint-Julien show the estate’s usual balance of gravels and well-draining soils, average yields around 44 hl/ha in 2008. Harvest ran from late September into mid-October, with picking staggered to respect optimal ripeness across plots. The result is concentrated flavours, ripe tannins and a freshness that keeps the wine lively through a long finish. Serving: Best enjoyed after decanting (about 2 hours) if opened now; pairs beautifully with roasted and grilled red meats, venison or mature cheeses.

Winery

周伯通莊園位於聖朱利安，為經典四級名莊，數代傳承讓酒款保有穩定且易辨識的「家族風格」。園中重視分地管理、挑選最佳果實分批釀造，採傳統與現代兼容的做法，並以長時間桶陳使風味更圓潤。

Chateau Branaire-Ducru is a Classified Fourth Growth in Saint-Julien with a long family-driven history. The estate has conserved a distinct house style — refined, structured and terroir-driven — that has been gradually refined over generations. Meticulous parcel selection, traditional vinification with modern precision, and extended barrel ageing define their approach.