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Pauillac 的力道配上 Rothschild 的雅緻——厚實果實、礦感支撐，餘韻又帶點鹹香。

為什麼選它？
- 產地保證 -> 1855 分級園，地塊與排水極佳，成酒有架構可儲藏。
- 橡木窖陳 -> 18 個月法國新舊木桶，香料與煙草感與果味融合，口感更立體。
- 老藤與高密度 -> 葡萄濃縮但不笨重，帶出優雅的礦質與層次。

侍酒師私房筆記：倒入杯中先是黑醋栗與深莓的核心，接著出現鉛筆芯、雪茄盒和一點可可。入口中段被細緻但有力的單寧拉直，質地偏緊實但不粗糙，帶點薄荷與乾香草，尾韻長且帶鹹味，越喝越有層次。如果打算現在開，建議先醒一段時間再喝。

釀造與田地：Château d’Armailhac 位於 Pauillac 北部的砂礫高地與黏灰岩帶，土壤淺而深 gravel 為主，植密度高達每公頃一萬株，平均樹齡約46年，其中部分葡萄藤可追溯到19世紀末。9月上旬至下旬採收，18個月法國橡木桶熟成，讓酒既有果實能量又有結構。

場景化配餐指南：適合家庭節慶或朋友聚餐，大塊烤牛肉、燒鹿肉或帶濃汁的港式扒房料理都很配；配老芝士或蘑菇松露菜式亦能把酒的細節撐出來。

降維打擊對比：比一線頭牌更好入手，但保留 Pauillac 的骨架與細緻度，買來既能入窖，也能在特別日子立即派上用場——性價比高。

Soul Hook: Pauillac power with Rothschild refinement — firm structure, layered dark fruit and a long, salty finish.

Why choose it?
- Estate pedigree -> Classic 1855-classified terroir for reliable ageing and value.
- Meticulous élevage -> 18 months in French oak delivers spice and integrated texture without overwhelming fruit.
- Concentrated yet precise -> Plush dark fruit framed by a mineral backbone; drinks beautifully over decades.

Winemaker & vineyard notes: From the 70-hectare classified vineyards of Château d’Armailhac (Baron Philippe de Rothschild), plantings sit on deep, gravelly terraces and clay-limestone pockets that produce wines of lift and refinement. High planting density and an average vine age near 46 years yield concentrated grapes. Harvest ran 8–27 September; the wine matured ~18 months in French oak (a significant portion new), balancing oak spice with varietal purity.

Sommelier's private note: On the first pour you’ll find dark currant and plum, a graphite edge and cigar-box spice. The mid-palate is sculpted — firm tannins that are ripe, almost silky, carrying flavours of mocha, dried herbs and a mint lift. It’s assertive now with air, but rewards patience — decant well if opening this year.

Occasion / Pairing: A showpiece for celebratory dinners — think roast beef or venison for family banquets, or a Cantonese-style beef feast where the sauce has depth and savour. Pairs superbly with aged cheddar or dishes featuring mushroom and reduced jus.

Competitive edge: Offers Pauillac-class punch and Rothschild cachet at a fraction of first-growth pricing — powerful, terroir-driven and built for cellar or immediate celebration.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, blackberry, cedar / cigar box, graphite / pencil lead, dark plum, mocha, dried herbs, minty note, fine minerality, silky yet firm tannins, long savory finish
• Food Matching: Roast ribeye / Châteaubriand with reduced jus, Grilled venison or game dishes, Charred beef short ribs (Hong Kong-style braise as accompaniment), Aged hard cheeses (Cheddar, Lancashire Poacher), Mushroom & truffle dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 60%, Merlot : 22%, Cabernet Franc : 16%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

Château d'Armailhac 屬於 Baron Philippe de Rothschild 家族，是 1855 分級名莊，北部 Pauillac 約70公頃。葡萄園多為砂礫與黏灰岩層，排水佳，植密高、老藤多，出酒有深度與細緻度。酒莊注重分選與傳統發酵，18個月法國橡木桶熟成，追求架構與香氣平衡。

Château d'Armailhac, owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is an 1855 Classified Growth estate in northern Pauillac with roughly 70 hectares. Vineyards rest on gravelly terraces and clay-limestone pockets; high vine density and many old vines deliver concentration and finesse. The estate uses careful sorting, traditional vinification and French oak élevage to craft wines that marry structure with aromatic precision.