1989 Haut Bages Averous

品飲筆記：黑莓與黑加侖果香先出，夾帶一抹紅甘草的香氣，再有清新的草本底蘊與細緻的橡木香。口感飽滿但不粗糙，果實濃郁、單寧柔順且絲滑，收結綿長且優雅。
酒莊與來源：這款二軍酒長期隸屬於Lynch-Bages體系，來自 Pauillac 的經典產區，承襲家族的務實與細緻風格。雖為「二牌」，但仍展現地塊特有的深度與穩定性。
釀造與熟成：葡萄以人工採收並在園內嚴格挑選，酒窖以法國橡木桶（約一年前的桶）熟成約12個月，讓橡木與果味融合而非蓋過果香。整體釀造走的是經典、吃得出土地感的路線。
葡萄園環境：來自加隆河砾石（Garonne Gravel）土壤，排水良好，白天夜晚溫差促進成熟與風味集中。這塊土地使酒款即便年輕時飽滿，成熟後也能呈現細緻的礦物與草本調性。
飲用建議：現階段多數瓶已成熟，建議開瓶後靜置約45分鐘以喚醒香氣與柔化沉澱，搭配牛排或烤羊腿等偏重肉汁的料理最能相得益彰。

Tasting note: Aromas of blackberry, black currant and a distinct red-licorice note lead the nose, with an undertone of fresh herbs and subtle oak spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and fruit-driven but refined — concentrated dark fruit balanced by silky, integrated tannins and a long, graceful finish.
Producer notes: Echo de Lynch-Bages began life as the second wine of Château Haut-Bages Averous (long associated with Lynch-Bages) and carries the estate’s signature Pauillac character. Historically offered as the estate’s second label, it was rebranded in later years but retains the same attention to quality.
Winemaking notes: Hand-harvested and sorted at the vineyard, the wine was aged for approximately 12 months in one-year-old French oak, giving measured oak influence without overpowering the fruit. The style is classic and savory, with an emphasis on balance and elegance.
Vineyard notes: Sourced from Pauillac vineyards planted on Garonne gravel soils — free-draining, warm gravels that encourage concentrated fruit and classic Médoc structure. This bottling shows the matured personality of Pauillac with depth and a savory, mineral thread.
Cellaring & service: Originally recommended drinking window noted as early 1990s for peak freshness; many bottles are now fully mature and should be gently decanted (about 45 minutes) to lift aromas and separate any sediment.

Specification

• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, black currant, red licorice, fresh herbs, oak spice, full-bodied, silky tannins, long finish, ripe fruit, savory
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or fillet steak with jus, Roast lamb with herbs, Venison or game dishes, Aged hard cheeses (Manchego, Comté), Beef steak sandwich or steak frites
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

Haut-Bages Averous 與 Lynch-Bages 關係密切，位於 Pauillac 心臟地帶。JM Cazes 家族掌管期間，酒莊以重視砾石地塊與經典梅多克結構著稱。這款二軍酒延續同樣的務實做法：細緻的園內分選、傳統發酵與適度桶陳，目標是保留果味與土地感，而非過度裝飾。

Château Haut-Bages Averous has long been linked to the Lynch-Bages family and sits in the heart of Pauillac. Under the stewardship of the Cazes family, the estate produced a reliable second wine that reflected the parent estate’s emphasis on gravely terroir and classic Médoc structure. Echo de Lynch-Bages carries that heritage: precise vineyard selection, traditional vinification and moderate oak ageing to preserve balance.