2022 Chateau Pindefleurs

2022 Chateau Pindefleurs：聖艾美濃的傳統風骨，黑櫻桃與紫花香交織，尾韻帶礦感。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地土壤（砂礫與黏土石灰）-> 單飲也有清晰礦感與活力，不會沉悶；
2) 法國橡木桶陳年 -> 帶來香料、絲滑單寧，讓菜餚更易搭配；
3) 平衡成熟果實 -> 年輕飲用即有層次，放入酒櫃又能等出更複雜風貌。

【侍酒師私房筆記】倒杯就是熟櫻桃、黑莓和一抹紫羅蘭，入口有彈性的酸度推動果味，單寧不粗糙，接著是甘草與輕微樟腦的香料感。適合想喝到經典波爾多風格卻不想被過度單寧蓋住果味的朋友。

【場景化配餐指南】週末在灣仔小酒館配一塊帶脂的ribeye；家庭聚餐配慢燉羊肩；或與朋友分享Iberico pork與烤根菜，味道互相襯托。

【降維打擊對比】在同等價位，2022 Chateau Pindefleurs 提供更明確的果酸與礦感，相比大牌更有性價比，生產規模穩定，入手後既能即飲也能收藏。

Soul Hook: Classic Saint-Emilion depth—ripe dark fruits framed by French oak and fresh mineral tension.

Why choose it? 1) Vineyard terroir -> Benefit: Gravel and clay-limestone soils give refined mineral lift that keeps the fruit bright. 2) Proven aging -> Benefit: French oak maturation adds spice and plush structure without masking freshness. 3) Ready-now clarity -> Benefit: Approachable on release yet age-worthy for the cellar.

Sommelier's Notes: On pour the wine shows a deep ruby core with violet hues. Aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, violet and a hint of licorice lead to a palate that is juicy and focused—balanced acidity, velvety but firm tannins and a spicy, mineral finish. The profile is modern Saint-Emilion: concentrated but not heavy, with savory streaks and long persistence.

Occasion / Pairing Guide: Perfect for a Hong Kong dinner where red meat stars—grilled ribeye with café de Paris butter, slow-roasted lamb shoulder for family gatherings, or a Spanish-style pork shoulder. Decant 60–90 minutes for immediate drinking; longer if cellaring.

Competitive Edge: Delivers the signature structure and aging horizon of premium Saint-Emilion at a very attractive price point and production scale—great value relative to bigger estate names, with clear personality and reliable ageing potential.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: dark cherry, blackberry, violet, licorice, eucalyptus / camphor, spice, mineral, juicy acidity, velvety tannins
• Food Matching: Beef (ribeye, sirloin), Lamb and slow-cooked lamb shoulder, Venison, Secreto Iberico / Iberico pork, Mature hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 90%, Cabernet Franc : 10%, Other ,

Winery

Chateau Pipeau（Pipeau 酒莊）

Chateau Pipeau