2021 Longyu Long 12 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red

有骨有肉、果味直接，一開瓶就抓住注意力。

為什麼選它？
- 黑色果實濃郁 -> 馬上有滿足感，適合想要果味又有力量的一瓶。
- 橡木陳年處理 -> 帶出香草與溫暖辛香，不壓果味。
- 結構扎實、價位友善 -> 有高檔口感但更易入手。

侍酒師私房筆記：龍諭酒莊的龍12 2021 第一口帶出黑莓、黑加侖與成熟李子的厚度，接著是些許雪松與煙草的底蘊。酒體中等偏厚，酸度支撐整體，單寧結實但圓潤，尾段有溫和的香草與乾香料感。建議醒酒約45分鐘，微涼飲用更能突顯層次。

場景化配餐指南：週末與朋友打邊爐後轉喝，或與燒羊、燒鵝、燒味同桌都很搭；想簡單也可配熟成芝士和烤菇料理。

降維打擊對比：比起同價位的大牌，這款把酒體與橡木融合做得更直接，少了名牌溢價，多了實際上桌表現。

Soul Hook: Cracking balance — ripe dark fruit with firm structure, ideal for bold meals and confident drinkers.

Why choose it?
- Concentrated dark-fruit profile -> Immediate pleasure for those who like bold red fruit.
- Thoughtful oak ageing -> Adds spice and vanilla without masking core fruit.
- Robust structure at a fair price -> Restaurant-quality presence without the premium label.

Sommelier's Notes: On the first pour you’ll get a deep ruby core and a nose of blackberry, blackcurrant and a touch of cedar and tobacco. Palate shows ripe plum and dark berry fruit framed by steady acidity and firm, rounded tannins. Oak contributes warm vanilla and dry spice, keeping the finish persistent but not heavy. Best served slightly below room temperature after a 45-minute decant to let the tannins soften and the aromatics open.

Occasions & Pairing: Great for weekday dinner upgrades — roast lamb, Cantonese roast goose, or BBQ pork will sit perfectly alongside. Also plays well with aged cheeses for a casual wine-and-cheese evening.

Competitive Edge: Delivers the confident structure and oak integration you expect from higher-priced labels, but at a noticeably better value—solid choice for buyers who want weight and presence without the markup.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, blackcurrant, ripe plum, cedar, tobacco, dry spice, firm tannins, vanilla oak
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or sirloin, Roast lamb with rosemary, Cantonese roast goose, Char siu / BBQ pork, Aged cheddar or gouda, Mushroom risotto or truffle dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100.0%, Other ,

Winery

龍諭酒莊立足本地，重視田地分級與成熟度管理。釀酒團隊偏好控制產量、逐地塊採收，並以有限橡木桶熟成帶出香草與辛香，風格乾淨、結構分明，適合日常佐餐也能在桌上發光。

Longyu Winery is a contemporary Chinese estate focusing on expressive, approachable reds. The team emphasizes careful vineyard selection and moderate oak influence to produce wines with clear fruit character and structured profiles suitable for both daily dining and special occasions.