1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild

1998 年份的武當（Château Mouton Rothschild）呈現深紫紅色澤，香氣由黑色果實、黑醋栗與成熟漿果展開，慢慢透出皮革、菸草、咖啡與礦物氣息。口感厚實但不笨重，明亮酸度帶出中段飽滿的體量，單寧細緻而有力量，餘韻帶著溫暖的烘烤橡木與可可感。酒莊位於小山丘的碎礫層土壤，密植且多為老藤，這片地帶賦予酒體結構與陳年潛力。釀造上採用嚴謹採收期與18個月100%新法國橡木桶熟成，讓香氣與質地更加複雜。建議醒酒一小時左右，搭配烤牛排、燉煮紅肉或成熟硬質起司最能互相襯托。

1998 Château Mouton Rothschild is a Pauillac first growth showing a deep purple-red robe. The nose opens with black fruit, blackcurrant jam, leather and tobacco, with mineral and mocha notes emerging on the air. On the palate the wine is powerful yet refined: bright, acidulated freshness drives a mid-palate of surprising volume and depth, supported by smooth but muscular tannins. Winemaking followed classic top-growth practice—harvested late September to early October, matured 18 months in 100% new French oak—resulting in concentrated depth, toasty oak complexity and a polished texture. The vineyard sits on the Plateau de Mouton, deep gravelly soils and a high planting density with mature vines, lending structure, minerality and ageing potential. Decant for 60–90 minutes to reveal layers; pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats and mature cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee, mocha, toasty oak, mineral, earthy, spice, firm tannins, bright acidity
• Food Matching: Steak with Béarnaise sauce, Ribeye steak, Braised beef with dumplings, Roast venison, Mature hard cheeses (e.g. Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 86%, Merlot : 12%, Cabernet Franc : 2%, Petit Verdot ,

Winery

武當酒莊是波爾多最具代表性的第一等級酒莊之一，由洛斯柴爾德家族經營。酒莊以藝術酒標與精細的田間管理聞名，葡萄園坐落在碎礫高地，密植且多為成熟老藤。1998 年份在9月底至10月初採收，並以18個月100%新法國橡木桶熟成，追求深度、結構與陳年能力。

Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated First Growth estates, owned by the family of Baronne Philippine de Rothschild. Renowned for artistic labels and meticulous viticulture, the property works densely planted, mature vineyards on gravelly plateaus. For the 1998 vintage the team, led then by Patrick Léon, harvested between 28 September and 6 October and matured the wine for 18 months in 100% new French oak, aiming for concentration, tannic structure and long ageing potential.