2017 Moulin de La Lagune

經典 Haut-Médoc 的穩重，卻能馬上上桌享受。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 酒莊血統 -> 來自穩健的產區，結構分明但不吵嘴。好酒底子，價錢合理。
2) 有機栽培 -> 果實乾淨、味道更鮮明，入口更舒服。
3) 現代釀法 -> 單寧柔順，木桶控制得宜，現在醒一醒就好喝，還能再放幾年。

【侍酒師私房筆記】香氣先是黑莓、藍莓的果實感，跟一點核桃、香料及紫羅蘭花香疊在一起。口感中等飽滿，單寧帶有石墨感但不粗糙，尾段多汁且帶微鹹的肉味，配紅肉或有味道的奶酪超合拍。建議醒個 30–60 分鐘讓香氣張開。

【場景化配餐指南】周末晚餐的主角：烤肋眼或 Beef Wellington、朋友來家裡做簡單紅酒燴牛，配一塊成熟 Cheddar，就是舒服又有面子。也適合中秋烤肉想喝紅酒但怕太厚重的時候。

【降維打擊對比】跟市面上同等級的大牌相比，La Lagune 二牌更實在：價錢親民、果味有誠意、適飲性高，既能入門收藏也能常喝。

酒莊與釀造：在 Caroline Frey 的管理下，酒莊兼顧傳統與現代，採用溫和浸皮與精準陳年，讓酒體有彈性又保有 Médoc 的礦物感。葡萄園位於碎石鵝卵石地帶，排水好，果皮厚度與成熟度平衡，造就這款帶有結構但不生硬的酒。

An elegant Haut-Médoc that balances Bordeaux gravitas with immediate drinkability.

【Why choose it?】
1) Estate pedigree -> Classic Médoc structure and provenance at an approachable price.
2) Organic fruit -> Clean, ripe dark-fruit core that feels fresher and more vibrant in the glass.
3) Modern polish -> Supple tannins and measured oak give immediate pleasure without losing aging potential.

【Sommelier's Notes】On the nose there are ripe blackberry and blue fruit notes threaded with walnut, spice and a violet lift. The palate is medium-bodied, framed by graphite-tinged tannins and a juicy, savory finish — approachable now after a short decant, but will reward a few years in cellar.

【Occasion / Pairing】Try with a classic roast or steak dinner, Beef Wellington for a celebration, or a relaxed weekend roast with mature cheddar on the side. Ideal for dinner parties where you want reliability and crowd-pleasing structure.

【Competitive Edge】Offers the classic Haut-Médoc profile and organic sourcing at a fraction of grand cru prices — real value for collectors and daily drinkers alike.

Winemaker notes: Under Caroline Frey's stewardship the château blends traditional Médoc precision with modern cellar work; gentle extraction and careful oak ageing keep texture elegant. Vineyards: gravelly Médoc soils give the wine its mineral frame and freshness.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: ripe dark berries, walnut, spice, violet, graphite, supple tannins, medium body, juicy finish, savory, elegant structure
• Food Matching: Beef Wellington, Rump steak, Côte de boeuf à la moelle (beef rib with bone marrow), Mature Cheddar, Roasted lamb or venison, Mushroom-based dishes (e.g. mushroom ragù)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 40%, Merlot : 50%, Petit Verdot : 10%,

Winery

La Lagune 是 Haut-Médoc 的老牌酒莊，目前由 Caroline Frey 經營。酒莊把傳統混釀哲學和現代釀造手法合在一起：嚴格篩選、溫和浸皮、分級陳年，重視果味與結構的平衡。葡萄園多為碎石與鵝卵石土壤，排水好，帶出清爽的礦物感與穩定成熟度。

Chateau La Lagune is a long-established Haut-Médoc estate now run by Caroline Frey. The approach combines respect for classic Bordeaux blending with modern cellar techniques—careful sorting, moderate extraction and oak ageing to preserve fruit and structure. The vineyards sit on gravelly soils that give freshness and mineral definition.