2022 Aile d'Argent

一杯帶礦感與奶油感的波爾多白酒，既精緻又能即飲收藏。

為什麼選它？
- 名門血統 → 享受 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 的一貫工藝與潛力。
- 橡木與酸度平衡 → 6個月法國橡木帶來圓潤口感，不搶果味鮮脆感。
- 多層次果實 → 既有即飲的誘惑，也能放幾年更複雜。

侍酒師私房筆記：先是青檸皮、白桃和熱帶果香躍出，接着有一抹海鹽礦物與草本香，入口圓潤帶奶感，但酸度爽利，令整體一點也不沉悶。中段有細緻杏仁與香草的烤橡木痕跡，尾段延展性強，餘韻帶些微辛香。建議餐前冰鎮後醒約30分鐘，海鮮或略重的魚類最合拍。

田地與釀造：葡萄來自 Platea u de Mouton 的深層礫石土，密植、老藤（平均約44年）給予濃縮但優雅的果實。8月下旬採收，短期法國橡木陳年（約6個月），由家族釀酒團隊掌舵，著重保留鮮度與層次。

場景化配餐指南：週末海鮮宴、聖誕海鮮拼盤、朋友小聚配奶香起司或煙三文魚早午餐都非常合適。

降維打擊對比：不像某些頂級白酒只拼名氣，Aile d'Argent 給你同樣的細緻結構與陳年潛力，但價位更易入手，口感更貼近日常佳餚。

Soul Hook: A refined, full-bodied Bordeaux white that marries zesty freshness with a silken, oaked richness.

Why choose it?
- Estate pedigree -> Enjoy classic Mouton Rothschild refinement and ageing potential.
- Balanced oak integration -> Adds cream and spice without masking bright acidity.
- Multi-layered fruit -> Immediate pleasure on release yet built for cellaring.

Sommelier's Note: Bright lime zest and white-peach fruit open first, folding into ripe tropical notes and a saline minerality. Mid-palate is plush and creamy from restrained French oak (6 months), with a thread of toasted almond and vanilla. Vivid acidity (pH 3.18) keeps the wine energetic and precise; finish is long and gently spiced. Best slightly chilled and given 20–40 minutes to breathe if served now.

Vineyard & Winemaking: From the Plateau de Mouton’s deep gravelly soils, densely planted, mature vines deliver concentrated fruit. Harvested late August, the 2022 lot spent six months in French oak, guided by Philippe & Julien and Camille Sereys de Rothschild to preserve freshness while adding texture.

Occasion: Impress at a celebratory seafood dinner, elevated brunch with smoked salmon, or pair with richer fish mains. Works well for festive dining or as a gift.

Competitive Edge: Offers top-tier Bordeaux house signature—structure and aging capacity—at a fraction of ultra-rare grand vin pricing. Complex and approachable in the same glass.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5 - 14%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: lime zest, white peach, tropical fruit, pineapple, saline/minerality, creamy texture, fresh herbs, vanilla, almond/toasted nut, bright acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Smoked salmon salad, Salmon with hollandaise, Roast cod, Washed-rind cheese, Manchego and Parmesan, Seafood platter
• Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc : 52%, Semillon : 39%, Sauvignon Gris : 8%, Muscadelle : 1%,

Winery

Chateau Mouton Rothschild（大梅諾堡）是波爾多名莊，葡萄園坐落於 Plateau de Mouton，礫石土與密植老藤是關鍵。家族團隊以精細栽培與選果著稱，釀造上採用法國橡木突顯質感而不掩蓋鮮味。

Chateau Mouton Rothschild: an iconic Bordeaux estate known for meticulous viticulture on the Plateau de Mouton. The wine is produced under the supervision of the Sereys de Rothschild family team; rigorous selection and modern oak use aim to balance freshness with textural depth.