2009 Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery

Margaux 的優雅與力度同時上場，成熟果實卻保有細緻線條。

為什麼選它？
1) 3ème Grand Cru Classé 的身分 -> 有保值與收藏空間；
2) 以混凝土發酵、18 個月橡木桶陳年 -> 口感有厚度但不被橡木壓過；
3) 近 10–15 年品質大躍進 -> 性價比明顯優於同級大牌。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開就有深紫色邊緣和一抹花香，黑加侖、黑莓與亞洲梅醬味交織，底層帶點煙草、雪松和微苦巧克力。入口厚實、肉感十足，但酸度支撐得很好，單寧圓潤帶甜感，不會刮口；餘韻悠長且層次分明。想早喝的話醒 60–90 分鐘，想收藏則更有耐心回報。

場景化配餐指南：適合天台牛扒夜、節慶家聚配燒味，或是搭成熟奶酪做晚餐收尾。

降維打擊對比：比起名氣更大的同區酒款，這支在成熟度與價格上更容易入手——有實力的 Margaux 風格，花小錢享大牌質感。

Soul Hook: A Margaux classic—ripe concentration meets silk and finesse.

Why choose it?
1) Classified pedigree & thoughtful cellaring -> assured structure and long ageing window for collectors.
2) Expert winemaking (concrete fermentation, 18 months oak) -> plush texture with integrated toast and spice.
3) Proven vintage performance -> immediate appeal now with further upside over the next decade.

Sommelier's private note: In the glass it shows deep inky colour and a floral lift that is unusually elegant for the appellation. Layers of cassis, black raspberry and plum ride over cedar, tobacco and a whisper of dark chocolate. The palate is full and sumptuous but kept lively by bright acidity; tannins are ripe and finely grained — sweet, supportive and resolving into a long, mineral-tinged finish. Best enjoyed after an hour or so of decanting if drinking soon, or cellared for further integration.

Winemaking & vineyard: Fermented in concrete vats and matured in oak for 18 months, the wine reflects a focused approach at a 3ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux. The team’s improvements over the last 10–15 years show in the precision of extraction and oak balance.

Occasion: Perfect for a Hong Kong rooftop steak night, celebratory reunion dinner or a refined gift — pairs beautifully with roast red meats and mature cheese.

Competitive edge: Offers the elegance and ageing potential of top Médoc names but at a more accessible price-to-quality ratio; a Margaux that delivers both polish and punch.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, black raspberry, Asian plum sauce, forest floor, floral lift, tobacco & cedar, dark chocolate & espresso, minty spice, silky yet ripe tannins, fresh acidity, rich, sumptuous texture, long, layered finish
• Food Matching: Sirloin steak with beef dripping and Merlot gravy, Ribeye with red wine sauce / bone marrow, Roast venison or lamb, Mature cheddar and hard cheeses, Rich Cantonese roast meats (roast beef / roast goose)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 50%, Merlot : 35%, Cabernet Franc : 10%, Petit Verdot : 5%,

Winery

Chateau Malescot St Exupery：Margaux 的 3級酒莊，近 10–15 年品質穩步上升。酒莊注重細緻釀造流程，混凝土發酵、橡木桶陳年掌控得當，擅長把優雅與結構平衡好。

Chateau Malescot St Exupery — a 3ème Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux known for steady quality gains over the past 10–15 years; focused cellar program with concrete fermentation and careful oak ageing.