1990 Chateau Pontet Canet (ex-Chateau)

一支老派 Pauillac，森林土壤、松露與煙燻肉汁交織，成熟就緒，開瓶就有故事。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 生物動力栽培 + 礫石地質 -> 酒體有礦感，發展自然不矯揉。
2) 橡木與陶缸混合陳年 -> 兼具細緻香氣與柔和結構，成熟但不厚重。
3) 現在飲用最佳 -> 不用等，想喝就能喝，適合想立即享受的收藏家。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開有點古典的味道：松露、濕葉、皮革、醬油與烤肉底蘊，果味已轉向成熟果乾或黑果醬。單寧已圓潤但依然有支撐，酸度還能提起口腔。這種年份常見少量沉澱，建議小心過濾或醒45分鐘左右，場面感立刻到位。

【場景化配餐指南】在香港可以配一家人的週末烤牛排、慶祝晚餐的燒味拼盤（如燒鵝）或起司盤與朋友分享；酒桌上它比新派大牌更會引起話題。

【降維打擊對比】與那些價格翻倍的名莊相比，Pontet‑Canet 提供同樣中樞的 Pauillac 個性與成熟香氣，性價比高，適合想要有故事但不想被品牌溢價綁架的人。

An old‑school Pauillac showing savory tertiary complexity—truffle, leather and moss woven with dark berry threads.

【Why pick this bottle?】
1) Estate biodynamics & gravel terroir -> Serious minerality and precise tertiary evolution.
2) Traditional élevage (oak + amphora) -> Layered texture without over-extraction.
3) Mature vintage now ready to drink -> Instant gratification for collectors and dinner hosts.

【Sommelier’s notes】Medium-bodied and fully into its tertiary phase: think forest floor, soy-rich reductions, dried dark fruits and cigar-box cedar. A faint rustic note of brett adds savoury interest rather than fault. Tannins have softened but still support the backbone; acidity remains fresh enough to lift the finish. Expect sediment—open carefully and decant for about 45 minutes.

【Occasions & pairings】Perfect for a celebratory set dinner: grilled bone-in sirloin, game-based mains or an aged cheese course. Also ideal for an intimate dinner in Hong Kong when you want an impressive bottle that’s ready today.

【Competitive edge】Compared with larger-name first-growths, this Pontet‑Canet delivers classic Pauillac structure and complex tertiary character at a fraction of the price—appealing to collectors who prefer personality and value.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: truffle, leather, moss, cooked meats, dark berries, soy, earthy, cedar, tertiary savory, touch of brett
• Food Matching: Entrecôte with Béarnaise, Bone-in sirloin / rib-eye, Beef and venison (roast or grilled), Manchego and aged hard cheeses, Roast duck / Cantonese roast goose (for richer pairing)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot ,

Winery

Chateau Pontet-Canet（五級莊），由 Alfred 與 Michel Tesseron 持有。酒莊約 81 公頃，礫石土壤，走有機與生物動力路線（Ecocert / Demeter 認證）。全部手工採收，原生酵母發酵、長時間浸皮與柔和下壓，熟成採取橡木＋陶缸混合，讓酒既保留地域感又不失細膩。

Chateau Pontet-Canet, a Fifth Growth in Pauillac, is family-owned by Alfred and Michel Tesseron. The estate works biodynamically and organically across 81 ha of Quaternary gravel soils. Winemaking blends traditional techniques—hand harvest, indigenous yeast fermentation, four-week maceration—with a modern maturation program: about 50% new French oak plus amphora aging and long élevage (16–18 months). The house style balances Pauillac structure with attentive cellar work.