2023 Chateau Margaux

瑪歌的經典對話：如絲的質地，卻有力度抓住你。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區靈魂 -> Margaux 的礫石土壤帶出花香與礦感，酒款優雅不失深度。
2) 嚴謹釀造 -> 分期採收、慢浸皮與嚴選入桶，香氣純淨、陳年能力強。
3) 法國橡木與適度單寧 -> 20 個月法國橡木陳年，結構平衡，適合收藏與宴客。

【侍酒師私房筆記】輕輕一聞有薄荷、紫羅蘭與紅黑莓，轉開又有咖啡和淡淡煙草。入口是絲絨般的質地，單寧粉質且有抓地力，但不會刺舌；酸度讓整體保持活力，餘韻久久不散。醒個一到兩小時，會把最迷人的層次都喚出來。

【場景化配餐指南】煎到完美焦香的牛柳、帶肉汁的烤肋排、或是烤鹿肉與硬質起司，在香港的私人晚宴或高檔餐廳都能把氣氛推到頂點。

【降維打擊對比】相比名牌同級別大作，2023 年份兼具即飲吸引力與收藏潛力：成熟度好、採收細緻，性價比與稀缺感並存。

酒莊小筆記：Château Margaux 由 Corinne Mentzelopoulos 持有，Philippe Bascules 掌舵釀造；此酒以產區的獨特性與世代累積的園藝、釀酒工藝為基礎，呈現 Margaux 一貫的優雅與延展性。

Soul Hook: An emblem of Margaux — silk and power in perfect balance.

Why choose it?
1) Terroir-driven finesse -> Real depth and floral-mineral precision you’ll notice from the first swirl.
2) Meticulous vintage work -> Slow, careful harvest and selective cuvée create clarity and longevity.
3) Timeless aging structure -> French oak and fine tannins promise decades of development.

Sommelier's private note: Red and black fruits rimmed with mint, violets and subtle mocha lead to a mid-palate that feels cashmere-smooth. Tannins are firm but powdered, giving grip without astringency; acidity keeps the profile lifted. Best after decanting — the perfume unfurls and the finish lingers.

Occasion (pairing & moments): Signature bottle for milestone dinners, celebration banquets or cellaring for future auctions. Matches grilled sirloin, venison and aged hard cheeses — ideal for an intimate Hong Kong fine-dining night.

Competitive edge: Delivers the pedigree and ageing promise of a First Growth while reflecting the 2023 vintage’s purity — exceptional quality-per-price among top-tier Bordeaux releases.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.1%
• Decant Time: 2 hours
• Taste: mint, violets / floral, red cherry, blackberry / boysenberry, espresso / mocha, cocoa, blond tobacco, baking spices, powdery / silky tannins, fresh acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Sirloin steak, Beef fore rib, Fillet steak with beef jus, Roast venison, Manchego or hard aged cheese
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 89%, Merlot : 5%, Cabernet Franc : 4%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

Château Margaux 為一級酒莊代表，長期由 Corinne Mentzelopoulos 主理，Philippe Bascules 擔任釀酒。酒莊重視產地表現與人工細節：分期採收、慢速浸皮與 20 個月法國橡木陳年，讓酒兼顧純度與陳年潛力。

Château Margaux — a First Growth with centuries of refinement. Under the ownership of Corinne Mentzelopoulos and the winemaking direction of Philippe Bascules, the estate focuses on terroir expression, precision harvesting and long French oak maturation (20 months). 2023 benefited from careful pick timing and slow macerations to preserve aromatic purity and build an ageworthy Grand Vin.