2013 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

靈魂 Hook：Pauillac 頂級酒莊的沉穩力量，細緻中帶著收藏價值。

為什麼選它？
1) 小產量、精選入桶 -> 果實濃縮、結構分明，值得收藏與重大宴會。
2) 18個月法國橡木桶熟成 -> 香草、可可與細緻烘烤感融入，不搶果味。
3) 高地礫石土壤與老藤 -> 礦感與層次，杯中時間越久越有回報。

侍酒師私房筆記：2013 年天氣多變，但正因如此入桶的果實更集中。倒入杯中是深寶石紅，先聞到黑醬果與黑櫻桃，慢慢散出甘草、森林地衣與雪茄盒的香氣；再醒一會兒會冒出朱古力、咖啡與香草烘烤感。入口清新而扎實，中段飽滿，單寧細緻卻有支撐力，尾韻帶鹹感礦質與黑巧克力餘味，收得長。

田地與釀造：酒莊位於 Plateu de Mouton 的礫石高地，植株密度高、平均老化約四十年。2013 年9月底至10月初採收，精挑細選後以法國橡木桶熟成18個月，追求結構與優雅並存。

場景化配餐：在香港，可配酒店牛扒、燒羊架或 Beef Wellington；家庭聚會上與滷味牛腩或老派芝士拼盤都很合拍。建議醒酒一小時以上，溫度控制在16–18°C。

降維打擊對比：比起同區更「吹噓」的年份，2013 在價格與陳年潛力上更實在——小產量帶來稀缺感，但風格偏優雅、適合想入手名莊而不盲追潮牌的買家。

Soul Hook: Pauillac first-growth power wrapped in finesse — concentrated, elegant and made to age.

Why choose it?
- Small crop, concentrated expression -> intense flavour and structure for collectors and special dinners.
- 18 months in French oak -> integrated spice and polished toast that lifts without overpowering.
- Plateau terroir & mature vines -> depth, minerality and age-worthy balance.

Winemaker & producer notes: From Château Mouton Rothschild, a vintage of contrasts; a late, compact harvest yielded a wine of saturated colour and concentrated personality. Coaxing out the best from a small selection, the wine spends 18 months in French oak to refine tannins and add savory oak spice.

Tasting note (sommelier): Deep ruby-purple in the glass. The nose opens with layers of black fruit — crème de cassis and black cherry — then unfurls licorice, forest floor and cedar. With airing, mocha, vanilla and delicate roasted notes appear. On the palate it enters fresh and clean, builds mid-palate weight with firm yet polished tannins, and finishes long with lingering dark chocolate and mineral echoes.

Winemaking & vineyard: Harvested between 30 Sept and 9 Oct after a capricious season, the fruit was selected tightly and aged for 18 months in French oak. The estate sits on a gravel plateau with deep, free-draining soils and a dense planting that favours concentration and longevity.

Occasions & pairing: Decant 60–90 minutes and serve at 16–18°C. Ideal for milestone dinners: Cantonese-style roasted beef, steak for two at a hotel, celebration roasts, or a chef’s table with mature cheeses.

Competitive edge: Offers classic Médoc first‑growth pedigree and cellar potential at a relative value versus more hyped vintages—rarity of crop and refined oak make it a compelling choice for collectors who want ageability and immediate pleasure.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry/cassis, black cherry, licorice, forest floor, cedar/cigar box, mocha/espresso, vanilla/dark chocolate, spice, minerality, refined tannins
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or entrecôte with beurre maître d'hôtel, Roasted or herb-crusted lamb rack, Beef Wellington, Braised beef dishes (osso buco, short ribs), Mature hard cheeses (Manchego, aged Comté)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 89%, Merlot : 7%, Cabernet Franc : 4%, Petit Verdot ,

Winery

Château Mouton Rothschild 是波爾多極具代表性的酒莊之一，不僅以藝術酒標聞名，對田間管理與桶陳也非常講究。酒莊在礫石高地上精選果實、以傳統與現代手法並進，目標是釀出既可早飲也能久藏的經典酒款。

Château Mouton Rothschild — one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, known for combining grand tradition with artistic labels and meticulous vineyard work. The property emphasizes selection and élevage to produce age-worthy, characterful wines from its gravelly plateau.