2017 Chateau Latour a Pomerol

波美侯的深度與紮實骨架，一口就有風格。

為什麼選它？
- 多樣土壤 -> 礫石、黏土與壤土交織，層次分明，喝得出地塊差異。
- 專業耕作 -> 自1962年由 Etablissements J-P Moueix 管理，品質穩定，細節有感。
- 平衡橡木 -> 法國橡木桶陳12–14個月（50%新桶），支撐果味但不蓋掉它。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開先是雪松與黑梅的氣息，跟著黑巧克力、少許香料走出來。入口黑莓與紅李先推，單寧結實但質地滑順，酸度挺拔帶動整體節奏，尾韻留有礦感和微微花香。現在醒一小時最合適，也可繼續收藏。

田地與釀造：酒莊近教堂的那塊地有礫石與黏土，環繞酒莊的是肥沃壤土；低溫控槽溫和浸皮，保留果實純淨。最後半年的橡木陳放為酒增加結構與香氣層次。

場景化配餐指南：週末與朋友燒牛扒、生日晚餐配烤羊腿、或中秋家宴想配濃郁肉類料理都很合適。醒一小時，搭濃味芝士同樣迷人。

降維打擊對比：比起同級大牌更親民的入手價格，卻享有 Moueix 的管理與靠近波美侯頂級地塊的風土特色，性價比高，適合想要經典風格但不願付溢價的食家。

Soul Hook: Plush Pomerol depth with a firm, age-worthy backbone.

Why choose it?
- Distinctive Terroir -> A mix of gravel, clay and loam delivers layered complexity you can taste now and cellar for years.
- Proven Stewardship -> Farmed by Etablissements J-P Moueix, benefiting from decades of careful selection and modern vinification for consistent quality.
- Balanced Maturation -> 12–14 months in French oak (50% new) gives structure without overwhelming the fruit.

Sommelier's Notes: On the nose, cedar and dark-plum fruit lead into cocoa and savory spice. The palate opens with dense blackberry and red-plum layers, framed by velvety yet firm tannins and a clean, lifting acidity. Oak is present but integrated—dark chocolate and a hint of orange zest linger through a long finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Gentle, controlled maceration in temperature-regulated concrete and stainless tanks preserves purity. The estate's varied soils — compact gravel and clay parcels near the church plus loam around the château — create harmony and structure. A classic maturation in French oak (50% new) for 12–14 months.

Occasions & Pairing: Decant for an hour and serve with grilled steak, roast lamb or hearty game. Perfect for milestone dinners, celebratory tables or a refined weekend roast.

Competitive Edge: Offers Pomerol pedigree and Moueix expertise at a relative value (avg ex-tax HK$834/750ml). More approachable now than many top-tier peers, yet built to reward cellaring.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, red plum, mulberry, cedar, dark chocolate, spice, velvety tannins, fresh acidity, earthy minerality, floral lift, orange zest, French oak
• Food Matching: Fillet steak / Ribeye, Roast lamb, Venison or game, Steak and kidney pie, Mushroom ragù / porcini dishes, Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

Chateau Latour a Pomerol

Chateau Latour a Pomerol