2020 Clos la Madeleine Grand Cru

Saint-Emilion 的經典姿態——黑果實飽滿、帶點香料與鹹香，醒一會就開。

為什麼選它？
1) 產區力道（Grand Cru） -> 果實濃縮、有陳年潛力，投資感明確。
2) 果實與鹹香平衡 -> 現喝配厚切牛羊都合拍，同時能陪你存放幾年。
3) Jean-Pierre Moueix 底下管理 -> 酒窖處理穩健，品質穩定可預期。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開杯子會先碰到黑櫻桃與李子的深色果香，背後有雪松、煙草和一點青草調，整體不靠誇張的新木靠味。酒體偏中上，酸度給力讓風味清晰，但單寧較結實，收口略為緊實——如果現在喝，建議醒大約1小時，會更柔順。

場景化配餐指南：週末與朋友吃厚切牛排、家庭烤羊腿或韓式烤肉派對都很適合；也能襯托紅燒牛肉或慢燉肉類的厚重風味。

降維打擊對比：比起大牌同級別拍賣價，這瓶更早可飲、價格友善，是想要Saint-Emilion特質但不想付溢價的聰明選擇。

釀造與產地小檔案：Clos la Madeleine 位於 Saint-Emilion 的經典地景，葡萄園多為石灰岩與黏土混合坡地，日夜溫差幫助果實保有鮮明酸度。釀造上採果實分選與現代溫控發酵，成熟期以橡木桶為主但用量克制，保留果味的純淨與架構。

Soul Hook: Classic Saint-Emilion poise—dark fruit depth with a savory, structured finish.

Why choose it?
1) Grand Cru terroir -> Delivers concentrated fruit and aging potential you can trust.
2) Fresh dark-fruit core with savory underlay -> Versatile for robust meat dishes now and in years.
3) Estate under Jean-Pierre Moueix stewardship -> Consistent quality and careful cellar work.

Sommelier's Note: On the nose you'll find black cherry and plum, edged by subtle cedar and tobacco; a hint of herbaceousness gives lift. The palate is broad with ripe, slightly firm tannins and clean acidity, oak kept discreet. Best served after 60–90 minutes decanting if drinking soon; will cellar comfortably through 2044.

Occasion & Pairing: Perfect for a Hong Kong weekend steak night, a Sunday roast lamb, or a celebratory beef course. Pairs especially well with grilled ribeye, braised short rib or richer Korean BBQ preparations.

Competitive Edge: Offers classic Saint-Emilion structure and length at a far more approachable price than top-name crus—serious value for collectors and dinner hosts alike.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, plum, fresh dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, herbaceous note, discreet oak, ripe but firm tannins, savory, medium-plus body
• Food Matching: Beef (sirloin, ribeye), Venison, Lamb (roast or braised), Korean BBQ (beef), Rich stews and grilled red meats
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot ,

Winery

Clos la Madeleine 屬於 Saint-Emilion 的家族酒莊路線，現由 Jean-Pierre Moueix 所屬體系管理。葡萄園多位於石灰岩與黏土坡地，釀造結合選果嚴格與溫控發酵，橡木使用克制，目標是平衡果味與陳年潛力。

Clos la Madeleine is a Saint-Emilion estate managed under the Moueix umbrella. Combining traditional hillside vineyards with contemporary cellar practices, the estate focuses on careful fruit selection, measured oak maturation and wines that show classic regional structure with approachable early appeal.