2018 Chacai

山地選釀、薄荷提點的深紅果味，現在開瓶就有回報。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 山地老藤選果 -> 果味乾淨且有高度感，喝得到「地方感」。
2) 輕度橡木熟成 -> 提供香辛與圓潤，但不搶風頭，立刻就好喝也可再存放。
3) 細緻單寧 -> 絲滑口感，搭食物毫不搶戲，吃肉時更有層次。

【侍酒師私房筆記】來自Pirque高地的老葡萄園（部分植於1992年、海拔接近Alto Maipo的山區），這支酒先是紅櫻桃、蔓越莓類的鮮明果香，接著有薄荷或涼草的提點和微微泥土感。14.3%酒精與輕橡木處理讓酒體圓潤但不膩，單寧細緻如絲，入口後果實豐盈、收束乾淨。建議醒一小時，香氣更立體。

【場景化配餐指南】週末烤牛菲力、好友小聚的油封鴨配薯泥、或港式燒味加一些濃醬汁——這款都能平衡肉類油脂，把餐桌氣氛拉高。

【降維打擊對比】與同級大牌比起來，價格更親民但保有山地風格與高分評價，是想要地塊代表性而不被品牌溢價綁住的最佳選擇。

A mountain-born Cabernet with red-fruit generosity and a cool, minty lift — ripe enough to drink, structured enough to savour.

【Why choose it?】
1) Mountain selection -> Distinct alpine freshness and precise red-fruit focus that stands out on a crowded shelf.
2) Old-vine parcels & careful maturation -> Silky fine tannins with balanced structure, approachable now yet age-worthy.
3) Light oak treatment -> Adds spice and polish without hiding varietal character, giving immediate pleasure and cellar potential.

【Sommelier's Private Note】This is a Pirque-sourced expression shaped by altitude: bright cherry and cranberry at the core, a menthol/herbal top note and an earthy undercurrent. Tannins are refined — not aggressive — giving a velvet texture that carries concentrated, succulent flavors. Drink after an hour of decanting to open the aromatics fully.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for a weekend steak night, a roast-lamb family dinner, or a Cantonese-style banquette with richer braised meats. Also lifts slow-cooked game and duck confit beautifully.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers near-top-critical scores and mountain character at a fraction of big-label pricing — serious structure and origin clarity without the blockbuster price tag.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.3%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: red fruit, menthol / minty lift, earthy, fine, silky tannins, mountain character, lightly oaked, generous, succulent fruit
• Food Matching: Fillet steak / 烤菲力, Confit de canard / 油封鴨腿, Roast lamb / 烤羊架或燴羊肉, Beef and venison / 牛肉、鹿肉, Rich pasta (orecchiette) / 濃郁肉醬或奶油義大利麵
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

William Fevre（智利）

William Fevre (Chile)