2005 Chateau Chasse-Spleen

忘憂堡 2005：經典梅洛地塊的成熟表現，岩礫土壤帶出礦感與果實深度，喝得到歲月與細節。

【為什麼選它？】
- 土壤與位址：garonne 礫石覆蓋白堊基層 -> 口中有礦質張力，令陳年果實保持俐落。
- 橡木與陳年：12–16 個月橡木桶（40% 新桶） -> 帶出可可、雪松與柔和香料，單寧更細緻。
- 2005 年份：乾熱年分、成熟均衡 -> 果實濃度與酸度平衡，適合收藏或當晚慶祝喝。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開後先是黑櫻桃與黑加侖的深沉果香，隨後冒出一抹薄荷與輕微煤煙。入口中段單寧還有重量，但顆粒細緻，酸度讓酒保持清爽，尾段有巧克力與煙草餘味。若想更快享受層次，醒一小時會更顯豐富。

【場景化配餐指南】週末家中烤牛排、招待老友的燒羊腿，或飯後搭配陳年 cheddar 與野菇醬，都很合拍；也適合在中環小酒館配一盤烤蔬菜與厚切牛扒。

【降維打擊對比】同樣的陳年潛力，但價位親和得多；對比大牌名莊，這瓶把「年份感」和「現飲力」做得平衡，性價比高。

A poised, classic-left-bank Bordeaux from an outstanding 2005 vintage — mature power with refined detail.

【Why choose it?】
- Garonne gravel terroir -> mineral lift that keeps ripe fruit bright and structured.
- 12–16 months in barrel (40% new) -> cocoa and cedar notes with polished tannins.
- Proven vintage pedigree -> concentration and ageing potential for special occasions.

【Sommelier's Notes】Dark ruby with depth — aromas of black cherry, currant, tobacco and a hint of mint lead into a focused palate. Medium-plus body with firm, fine-grained tannins and a cocoa-tinged finish. The acidity keeps it lively; the oak is present but integrated. Decant for 60–90 minutes to reveal secondary layers.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for a home celebration: charred sirloin, roast lamb with herbs, or a cheese board featuring aged cheddar and mushrooms. Works well with Hong Kong-style Western dinners and intimate dinner parties.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with headline First Growth prices, this bottle gives classic Médoc structure and cellar-worthy quality at a far more approachable price — serious provenance without the trophy markup.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5 - 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, cocoa, mint, cedar, tobacco, smoke, damp earth, firm but refined tannins, balanced acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled or roasted beef (sirloin, ribeye), Venison and game, Roast lamb, Mature cheddar and hard cheeses, Mushroom ragout / earthy sauces
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Petit Verdot ,

Winery

Chateau Chasse-Spleen，由 Bernadette Villars 與兩位女兒經營，位於 Moulis。酒莊結合傳統與現代手法：分區採收、溫控不鏽鋼與混凝土發酵槽、再以橡木桶熟成，追求地塊表現與穩定品質。

Chateau Chasse-Spleen — family-owned estate (Bernadette Villars and daughters) in Moulis-en-Medoc, producing classic, terroir-driven Bordeaux with careful barrel ageing and modern vinification.