Description

• Alcohol %: 13.5 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: violet, black cherry, blackcurrant, wild berries, floral, sandalwood, tobacco, espresso, allspice, clove, orange rind, silky texture, fine tannins, fresh acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Lamb (kreatopita, filo pastry), Beef sirloin Korean BBQ, T-bone / Ribeye, Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 53%, Cabernet Franc : 46%, Petit Verdot : 1%,

Tasting note

品飲筆記：2021 年的大金鐘散發出明顯的花香與紫羅蘭氣息，紅黑果實（櫻桃、黑醋栗）清晰而純淨，並帶有細緻的香料、檀香與一抹煙草、咖啡韻。口感偏中到飽滿，酸度清爽為酒體帶來張力，單寧細緻但支持力足，質地絲滑，餘韻綿長且層次分明。 酒莊與生產：大金鐘由 Boüard de Laforest 家族經營，Hubert de Boüard 長期致力於以地塊特性為本的栽培與釀造，使酒款獲得頂級分級地位。葡萄園管理著重於產量與品質的平衡，低產出換來濃縮的風味。 釀造重點：部分批次於橡木與不鏽鋼槽發酵，另有批次在混凝土槽內進行；依果實狀況會做 4–7 天左右的低溫前浸（約 8°C），發酵溫度控制至近 28°C，發酵後浸皮 1–3 週。最後接受約 22 個月的法國橡木桶陳年，木香與果味融合自然。 葡萄園環境與口感建議：葡萄園位於聖艾美濃山坡向陽處，土壤上部為黏土石灰，坡下逐漸轉為黏土、沙與石灰混合。植株密度高、管理精細，造就酒款的結構與純淨度。建議年輕時醒酒約一小時，或於陳年後直接品飲，配羊肉、烤牛排或成熟起司表現極佳。語氣輕鬆地說，這款酒既有力量也有優雅，值得慢慢品味。

Tasting note: The 2021 expresses a perfumed bouquet of violets and floral lift layered over black cherry, blackberry and a hint of candied orange peel. Secondary notes of sandalwood, tobacco leaf and subtle espresso emerge with aeration. On the palate it is medium‑to‑full, silky and refined: fresh acidity gives tension while fine, ripe tannins provide structure and a succulent richness carries through to a long, polished finish. Producer notes: Château Angélus, long stewarded by the Boüard de Laforest family and guided by Hubert de Boüard, has refined its practices over decades to emphasise terroir expression. The estate’s Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status reflects a sustained commitment to quality and vineyard care. Winemaking notes: Fermentations are handled with precision — some lots see oak and stainless steel vats, others concrete; selected vats receive a cold soak at about 8°C for several days followed by alcoholic fermentation up to ~28°C and post‑fermentation macerations of 1–3 weeks. The wine is aged 22 months in French oak, resulting in integrated toast and spicy nuances. Vineyard notes: The blend is sourced from 27 hectares on the south‑facing foot of the Saint‑Émilion slope. Soils are clay‑limestone on the upper sections, moving to clay, sand and limestone down the slope. Planting densities range from 6,500 to 8,500 vines/ha, and careful yield management produces concentrated fruit. Cellaring & service: Drinking window 2027–2050. If drinking younger, decant 60–90 minutes to reveal aromatics and soften youthful structure. Serve at 16–18°C. Ideal with robust roasted and grilled red meats or mature cheeses.

Winery

大金鐘酒莊由 Boüard de Laforest 家族經營，Hubert de Boüard 多年來不斷調整栽培與釀造細節，目標是呈現莊園獨特的風土。葡萄園位於聖艾美濃著名的山腳向陽坡，重視植株密度與低產管理，釀造過程講求溫控與分批處理，最終以長時間橡木陳年達到風味的平衡與深度。

Château Angélus — a family-owned estate steered by the Boüard de Laforest family and driven for decades by Hubert de Boüard — is one of Saint‑Émilion’s flagship properties. Recognised with Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status, the domaine focuses on terroir-led viticulture, meticulous canopy and yield management, and careful, temperature‑controlled vinification to express site specificity.