2022 Chateau Lynch Bages

Pauillac 的力道與優雅同在：黑果、薄荷與石墨感，既能立刻喝也值得入藏。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 五級名莊身分 -> 穩健收藏價值，落單不易後悔。
2) 手工採收、嚴格分級 -> 礫石風土帶出礦感與乾淨果實。
3) 18 個月法國橡木桶陳釀 -> 給予香料與結構，但不搶果味。

【酒莊與田地】
Chateau Lynch-Bages 由 Famille JM Cazes 經營，葡萄園坐落於 Garonne 礫石土壤。植株管理到收成都很講究，收於 9 月中下旬，人工採摘並在園內分選。

【釀造筆記】
採用重力分層入罐、恒溫不鏽鋼發酵，再入法國橡木桶熟成 18 個月。做法傳統但注重精準，成酒保有鮮明結構與純淨風味。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
第一口是黑醋栗與深色覆盆子，緊接着紫羅蘭、石墨與輕薄荷的清爽感。中段單寧厚實但顆粒細緻，帶礦物與些許黑胡椒的香料感；尾韻煙草與鹽感延展很久。想要與朋友慢慢分飲，或放入酒櫃等它成熟都合適。

【場景化配餐指南】
在香港：天台烤牛排派對、節日晚宴的主菜、或下班後配一塊熟成芝士靜靜享受——都能把酒的力量與細節帶出來。

【降維打擊對比】
相比更高價的一級酒莊，Lynch-Bages 提供同級風土與悠長陳年潛力，但性價比更高，市場供應相對穩定，收購與收藏都更合理。

A Pauillac powerhouse that balances ripe dark fruit with cool mint and graphite, built for both near-term pleasure and long cellar life.

【Why choose it?】
1) Classified pedigree -> A genuine 5ème Grand Cru Classé from a historic estate, offering proven ageing potential and investment value.
2) Hand-picked, vineyard-focused -> Garonne gravel soils and meticulous sorting give mineral lift and clarity to the dense fruit.
3) Matured in French oak -> 18 months of oak ageing provides structure and spice without overwhelming the core fruit.

【Producer & Vineyard】
Chateau Lynch-Bages (Famille JM Cazes) sits on classic Pauillac gravel. Vines are hand-harvested (12–24 Sept), with strict sorting to preserve freshness and intensity.

【Winemaking & Ageing】
Traditional vinification using gravity-fed, thermoregulated steel vats, followed by 18 months in French oak. Oaked but focused — a modern yet classical approach.

【Tasting Note / Sommelier's Note】
On the nose: concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry framed by violet, graphite and cedar. Mid-palate is dense and energetic — firm, finely-grained tannins, penetrating mineral tension and a cool mint/thyme lift. The finish is long, saline and tobacco-tinged; shows both power and precision.

【Occasion / Pairing】
Perfect for a special Cantonese-style western dinner: char-grilled sirloin on a rooftop, celebratory home roast with friends, or a quiet cellar night with mature cheeses and umami-rich sides.

【Competitive Edge】
Offers the structural authority and longevity of Pauillac grand cru at a fraction of first-growth prices — classic terroir expression with modern winemaking, high critic scores and clear cellar potential.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.2%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, mint / eucalyptus, graphite / pencil lead, tobacco / cedar, black pepper, earthy / mineral, firm ripe tannins, long saline finish
• Food Matching: Grilled sirloin or rib-eye with beef jus, Roast venison or game, Aged hard cheeses (e.g. Lincolnshire Poacher, aged cheddar), Beef short rib or bone-in sirloin, Mature charcuterie and mushroom sauces
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 66%, Merlot : 28%, Petit Verdot : 3%, Cabernet Franc : 3%,

Winery

Chateau Lynch-Bages，Famille JM Cazes 所有，Pauillac 五級名莊。莊園在 Garonne 礫石地帶務實耕作，傳統釀造配合現代管理，出酒以結構與陳年潛力見長。

Chateau Lynch-Bages — a historic Pauillac estate owned by Famille JM Cazes. Classified 5ème Grand Cru Classé, the domaine combines traditional winemaking with careful vineyard work on Garonne gravel, producing structured, ageworthy wines.