2018 Esprit de Saint Pierre

聖朱利安風範、平易近人的價格：黑果＋香料，單寧有型但不生硬。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區保證 -> Saint-Julien 的泥礫地質帶來經典的骨架與礦感，入口有條理。
2) 馬上能喝 -> 已經展現成熟果實與柔和單寧，醒個半小時就能上桌。
3) 配餐萬用 -> 足夠的結構配烤羊、牛排或熟成奶酪都合拍。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
2018 Chateau Saint-Pierre 'Esprit de Saint-Pierre' 一打開是黑莓、黑李與帶甜感的橙皮，慢慢有雪松和丁香香蔓延。酒體中等偏厚，汁感十足，單寧成熟圓潤，不會卡喉，尾段有一點奶糖與堅果感，很適合邊聊邊慢慢喝。

【田地與釀造】
來自 Martin 家族經營的酒莊，葡萄園坐落聖朱利安典型的砾石土壤。此款定位為酒莊的二軍，採傳統發酵和橡木桶陳年（法國橡木），木質與香料只是襯托，重點是保持果味與質地的平衡。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末家庭烤羊或牛扒、與朋友聚餐配熟成奶酪、節日晚飯當中樞主菜都合適。醒酒30–60分鐘，飲用溫度約16–18°C。

【降維打擊對比】
同等產區的標誌風格，但價位親和——比起某些大牌頭籌，這支能以更低成本帶來聖朱利安的那份結構與風味，CP 值明顯。

Classic Saint-Julien poise at exceptional value — black fruit and cedar framed by polished tannins.

【Why choose it?】
1) Estate pedigree -> a Martin-family Saint-Julien lineage gives clear Médoc structure without the headline price.
2) Approachable maturity -> fruit-forward yet balanced, ready now after a short decant for immediate pleasure.
3) Food-friendly build -> enough grip and savour to partner rich meats and aged cheese.

【Sommelier’s private note】
2018 Esprit de Saint-Pierre opens with black cherry, plum and a wash of candied orange zest, then cedar and clove spice weave through. Mouthfeel is juicy and medium-full; tannins are ripe and framing rather than aggressive, finishing with a touch of nougat. It drinks with charm now but has cellar potential across the decade.

【Winemaking & Vineyard notes】
Produced as the estate’s second expression, this Saint-Julien comes from gravelly Médoc parcels managed by the Martin family. Fermentation follows traditional élevage, with maturation in French oak barrels that adds cedar and subtle spice without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a classic, well-structured wine with immediate appeal.

【Occasion & Pairing】
Ideal for weekend roast dinners, celebratory steaks or an intimate Cantonese Western-style feast. Decant 30–60 minutes; serve at 16–18°C.

【Competitive Edge】
Delivers Saint-Julien character — gravel-driven structure, spice and depth — at a price that undercuts many first-growth adjacents. A smart choice for collectors seeking quality without the premium tax.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, plum, candied orange zest, cedar, clove spice, earthy, juicy, ripe tannins, nougat, balanced, supple
• Food Matching: Entrecôte with Béarnaise sauce, Lamb leg or shoulder with jus, Rare roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, Venison or game dishes, Mature hard cheeses (e.g. Lincolnshire Poacher)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot , Malbec , Other ,

Winery

Chateau Saint-Pierre 由 Martin 家族經營，位於 Saint‑Julien 的傳統酒莊。園區以砾石土壤聞名，注重在地風土與經典釀造手法，搭配適度的法國橡木陳年，讓酒既有架構又好入口。

Chateau Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is a family-owned estate under the Martin family. The domaine focuses on classic Médoc expressions — gravelly vineyards, careful cellar work and measured use of French oak — producing wines that balance structure and approachability.