2016 Moulin de La Lagune

用左岸骨架與清爽酸度，帶來老牌酒莊的品質感，價格卻更親民。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 酒莊背景 -> 由傳統酒莊運作、現代化管理下的分支之作，品質有保證但門檻低；
2) 橡木處理 -> 烤香與巧克力感襯出黑果甜美，木頭味不搶戲；
3) 配餐彈性 -> 酸度提神、單寧結構明確，既可即飲也能短期陳放。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
打開瓶塞會先聞到黑加侖、黑莓和些微覆盆子那種鮮脆感，尾端有輕輕的烘焙巧克力與甜香料。入口酸度明快，單寧扎實但不粗糙，帶一點細砂般的礦感收尾。醒個一小時左右，牛排或焗烤類配它最舒服。

【場景化配餐指南】
在香港週末晚餐做一份Rump steak或Beef Wellington，朋友到訪開一支共享；或下班想犒賞自己，用來配成熟芝士與紅肉，滿足又不失格調。

【降維打擊對比】
相較於同區高價一線酒款，Le Moulin 提供近似的結構與陳年潛力，但價位更親民，適合想要左岸筆觸但不想破產的飲家。

A classic Left Bank second wine that delivers Haut-Médoc structure and freshness without the headline price.

【Why choose it?】
1) Estate pedigree -> Enjoy a wine shaped at a historic château under modern stewardship, for confident quality.
2) Balanced oak integration -> Toasted, chocolatey notes lift ripe dark fruit without overpowering the core.
3) Versatile muscle -> Firm tannins and bright acidity make it both food-friendly and cellar-worthy for short-term ageing.

【Sommelier's private note】
Le Moulin de la Lagune 2016 opens with crunchy cassis and blackberry, threaded with raspberry brightness and discreet toasted chocolate. The palate is lively and acidulous, supported by well-built, polished tannins and a subtle grainy mineral finish. It’s the kind of Bordeaux that pairs as well with a robust roast as it does with a weekend steak—approachable now after a good decant, and still offering rewards if given a few years in bottle.

【Occasion / Pairing guide】
Perfect for weekend dinner parties, celebratory roasts or an upgraded weekday steak night in Hong Kong—serve with bone-in beef, mushroom sauces or mature cheeses.

【Competitive edge】
Compared with top-tier château releases, this second label gives classic Médoc structure and complexity at a fraction of the price—excellent value for collectors and everyday connoisseurs.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant / cassis, blackberry, red raspberry, toasted chocolate, sweet spice, light tobacco, firm but polished tannins, fresh/acidulous frame, grainy mineral finish
• Food Matching: Beef Wellington, Rump steak, Côte de boeuf à la moelle (beef rib with bone marrow), Mature cheddar and hard cheeses, Grilled venison or lamb
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 50%, Merlot : 40%, Petit Verdot : 10%,

Winery

Chateau La Lagune 是 Haut-Médoc 的老牌莊園，現由 Caroline Frey 掌管，重整後保留左岸典型的礫石風格。酒莊生產正牌與二牌，Le Moulin 就是那支更快親和、保有莊園骨架的作品：適度橡木陳年、人工精選與傳統釀造，讓風土與結構都能呈現出來。

Chateau La Lagune is a historic Haut-Médoc estate now under the ownership and direction of Caroline Frey. Known for gravelly soils and classic Left Bank style, the château produces both its grand vin and second-label bottlings that reflect careful oak use and traditional élevage. Le Moulin de la Lagune is crafted to express the estate’s structure with a slightly more immediate profile.