1967 Clos Fourtet

一瓶可以「聽見時間」的 Saint‑Emilion，適合想感受歷史又不追新潮的人。

為什麼選它？
1) 歷史酒款 -> 帶你回到法國老年份的味道，適合紀念或收藏。
2) 陳年風格 -> 皮革、熟梅與泥土味，餐桌上更有故事感。
3) 現實價值 -> 相較於新品大牌，這年份能用更合理的價格買到老瓶風味。

侍酒師私房筆記：1967 Clos Fourtet 已進入成熟期，香氣偏向陳年調性：皮革、乾李、森林地表的泥土味，果味不明顯，尾段有較明顯的收斂感。建議輕柔醒瓶約20分鐘，慢慢小口品嚐，適合靜下來慢飲的夜晚。

田地與釀造：酒莊位處 Saint‑Emilion 的石灰與黏土地帶，長期以傳統方式釀造並於酒窖陳年，使酒款具有陳年潛力與地域印記。這瓶更像是土地與時間的總結。

場景化配餐指南：想像一個週末晚上，家人圍桌慢嚐：烤羊腿或紅酒燉牛肉、老成熟硬乾酪最合拍。也適合收藏家拿出來做小型品飲會。

降維打擊對比：不像年輕名牌靠新橡木和高果性感動人，1967 Clos Fourtet 用歲月換真實感，價格上更親民且更具故事。

Soul Hook: A rare mature Saint‑Emilion that tells the story of decades in bottle.

Why choose it?
1) Historic provenance -> Drink a piece of Bordeaux history, perfect for collectors and milestone moments.
2) Mature tertiary profile -> Adds depth at the table without overpowering classic dishes.
3) Value opportunity -> A Grand Cru from a top estate at a price point that beats younger marquee bottles.

Sommelier's Private Note: This 1967 Clos Fourtet is in an advanced stage—expect leathery tertiary notes, dried plum and forest‑floor earth, with firm, astringent tannins and limited fresh fruit. It is fragile: decant gently (about 20 minutes) to separate any sediment and to let subtle aromatics open. Best enjoyed calmly, sip by sip.

Winemaking & Vineyard Snapshot: From Clos Fourtet, a respected Saint‑Emilion estate planted on limestone and clay soils. Traditional vinification and long cellar ageing produce wines built to age; this bottle now shows the classic evolution toward tertiary complexity.

Occasion / Pairing: Suited to intimate dinners or collector tastings—pair with slow‑roasted lamb, rich beef stews or mature hard cheeses. In Hong Kong, think a relaxed late‑dinner with family-style roast lamb or a quiet whisky‑style tasting night.

Competitive Edge: Compared with modern blockbuster Bordeaux, this bottle offers authentic maturity and cellar character at a comparatively accessible price—for buyers who prioritise provenance and drinking-history over youthful exuberance.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5%
• Decant Time: 20 minutes
• Taste: tertiary notes, leather, dried plum, earthy / forest floor, astringent tannin, low fresh fruit, oxidative hints
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Lamb with red wine sauce, Steak and kidney pie, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Other ,

Winery

Clos Fourtet 是 Saint‑Emilion 的老牌酒莊，葡萄園多為石灰與黏土土壤，採傳統釀法與長時間窖藏。酒莊以穩健的陳年表現聞名，風格偏經典而非追潮流。

Clos Fourtet is a long‑established Saint‑Emilion estate known for producing ageworthy wines from limestone and clay soils. Traditional vinification and extended cellar ageing are hallmarks of the domaine, which has a reputation for classic Grand Cru style.