2003 Chateau Pichon Lalande

如果你想試一啖真正「入口似絲絨、尾韻有深度」嘅頂級 Pauillac，碧尚女爵 2003 絕對係不二之選。酒莊座落喺波爾多名村 Pauillac，隔離就係赫赫有名嘅一級莊 Latour。莊園地底深厚嘅礫石同黏土層，令葡萄樹喺炎熱氣候下依然吸收到充足地下水分，賦予咗呢支酒既有左岸名門嘅宏大骨架，同時又有女爵莊標誌性嘅溫柔圓潤。

2003 年係出名陽光充沛嘅熱浪年份，酒莊嚴格控管收成時機，配合精準嘅溫控發酵同法國橡木桶陳存，將過熟嘅燥氣轉化成濃縮甜美嘅成熟黑果香，並奇蹟般地保留咗清爽明亮嘅酸度平衡。

開瓶一刻，濃郁嘅黑加侖子果醬、黑李子、雪松木、香料甘草同幽幽嘅黑松露香氣撲鼻而來。入口完全唔澀，單寧經二十年沉澱已經化得好滑，厚實嘅酒體包覆住口腔，餘韻悠長而乾淨。唔需要再苦等十年八年，而家正正係佢狀態最耀眼嘅巔峰期！

Regarded as one of Pauillac's most aristocratic producers, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is celebrated for producing structured left-bank wines that possess an exceptionally seductive, supple texture. Situated right next to Château Latour, the estate benefits from profound gravel outcrops layered over clay-rich subsoils, providing ideal drainage and natural thermal regulation.

The 2003 vintage was defined by extraordinary summer warmth, which the estate captured with mastery by harvesting parcel-by-parcel at optimal phenolic ripeness. Fermentation in temperature-regulated stainless steel was followed by maturation in fine French oak barriques, preserving natural freshness while imparting seamless wood integration.

Now displaying a mature, deep garnet hue, the nose is utterly intoxicating with aromas of crème de cassis, ripe black cherries, cedarwood, shaved black truffle, and warm spices. On the palate, the power of a solar vintage is enveloped by the estate's signature velvety texture. The tannins have rounded into pure silk, framed by vibrant acidity and an endless, tobacco-scented finish. A benchmark mature Pauillac ready to impress.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.0%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: 黑加侖子果醬, 雪松木, 黑松露, 甘草, 黑李子, 肉桂香料
• Food Matching: 香煎炭烤肉眼牛扒, 脆皮乳鴿配黑松露汁, 慢烤法式迷迭香羊架, 熟成孔泰芝士 (Comté)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 65%, Merlot : 31%, Petit Verdot : 4%,

Winery

碧尚女爵酒莊 (Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande)

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande