2018 Chateau Pichon Lalande

品飲印象：色澤深沉，黑色莓果與黑櫻桃為主軸，細緻綻放紫羅蘭香氣，伴隨些許石墨、雪茄盒與咖啡可可的鹹香，尾韻悠長。口感滑順，丹寧緊緻但柔和，如絲綢般包覆舌面，酸度明亮，整體既有濃度也保有優雅。

酒莊與田地：這座有名的二級列級酒莊位在波爾多南部的Pauillac，土壤以砾石覆蓋黏土為主，排水良好，靠近吉倫德河口的微氣候幫助葡萄成熟同時保留鮮度。酒莊重視園中細緻管理，追求地塊表現與平衡。

釀造工藝：整個釀造流程採重力導流，從收穫到入桶盡量減少機械拉扯，發酵後分離輕流酒與壓榨酒，經嚴格挑選後進行約19個月的橡木陳年，讓結構更為細緻、香氣層次豐富。

喝法建議：年輕時建議醒兩小時左右再飲，飲用溫度約16–18°C。口感厚實但優雅，適合搭配烤牛排、烤羊排、野味或濃郁奶香的熟成起司。若打算收藏，這款有很好的陳年潛力，越陳越迷人。

Tasting note: Deep, inky colour leads to a complex bouquet of ripe black fruits — cassis and black cherry — lifted by violet florals, graphite and a cigar-box mineral thread. Secondary notes of mocha, dark chocolate and savory tobacco weave through a palate that is concentrated yet finely tuned. The attack is silky, tannins are refined and powdery, acidity fresh and framing, delivering an expansive, very long finish.

Producer notes: From a historic Deuxième Cru Classé estate in southern Pauillac, the 2018 expresses the house’s signature combination of opulence and elegance. Under the ownership of May-Eliane de Lencquesaing the domaine focuses on balance, precision and age-worthiness.

Winemaking: The cellar employs a gravity-flow philosophy from reception to barrel, minimising pump stress and gentle extraction. After fermentation the free-run wine is separated and the press wines are carefully selected using precision pressing. Ageing is approximately 19 months in oak, contributing fine-grained structure and subtle spice without domination.

Vineyard notes: Planted on the classic Médoc gravel over clay soils, the site benefits from excellent drainage and a protective microclimate between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic. Soils of gravelly ridges concentrate ripeness while preserving freshness and minerality.

Service & cellaring: Best enjoyed from the mid-2020s through the 2050s; serve at 16–18°C after 1.5–2 hours decanting if young. Perfect with grilled or roasted red meats and richly sauced game.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, cassis, violet, tobacco, graphite, mocha, dark chocolate, licorice, cedar, spice, minerality, silky tannins, velvety, long finish
• Food Matching: Rump steak / Ribeye / Steak frites, Roast lamb / Rack of lamb, Venison / Game birds (quail) with rich sauces, Braised veal sweetbreads, Aged hard cheeses (e.g., Lincolnshire Poacher)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

碧尚拉龍-女爵（Pichon Comtesse）是Pauillac的傳奇二級列級酒莊，向來以優雅與結構並重著稱。酒莊注重田間管理與精緻釀造，採用溫和的重力導流與選果策略，使每一瓶酒既有力量也保有細膩感，適合長期陳放。

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a historic second growth (2ème Cru Classé) estate in Pauillac known for producing wines that combine power with finesse. The property emphasizes careful vineyard work and modern yet respectful cellar techniques; May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's stewardship has reinforced a focus on balance, elegance and longevity.