2023 Petit Mouton

來自Mouton家族的山丘精簡版：濃郁黑果、煙草香與嚴謹單寧，既能馬上喝也能放幾年收藏。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 酒莊血統 -> 用相對親民的價位喝到Mouton一脈的風土；
2) 結構平衡 -> 果實飽滿但酸度、單寧有條理，配餐零難度；
3) 橡木調教得體 -> 18個月法國橡木桶賦予香料感，沒有蓋掉果味。

【田地與釀造】來自Plateau de Mouton的深層砂礫土，密植約10,000株/公頃，平均葡萄藤約44年。採收期落在9月初至月底，葡萄在細緻控制下發酵，然後以法國橡木桶熟成約18個月，追求果實純度與結構耐力。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞起來是黑加侖、藍莓和一抹橘皮，底層有雪茄盒、煙草與輕微松露氣息。入口中段果實飽滿、酸度帶來提亮，單寧結實但打磨得漂亮，尾韻微微鹹香收得住。建議醒酒90分鐘，16–18°C品飲最協調。

【場景化配餐指南】宵夜想吃牛排、同事聚餐配紅燒牛腩，或與熟成硬奶酪（如Lincolnshire Poacher）一起上桌——都很搭。

【降維打擊對比】比起某些名牌的一級陣容，這款能以更實惠的價格給你山丘砂礫的緊實骨架與窖藏潛力，是想要名莊經驗但不想花頂級標價的人最佳選擇。

[Soul Hook] A Pauillac second wine with serious pedigree: concentrated dark-fruit power wrapped in smoky, structured tannins — ready to cellar or enjoy with a hearty steak.

[Why choose it?]
1) Estate-born pedigree -> Access the Mouton Rothschild terroir at a far more approachable price and drinking window.
2) Balanced structure -> Ripe fruit, bright acidity and poised tannins make it both food-friendly and age-worthy.
3) Thoughtful élevage -> 18 months in French oak gives spice and polish without overwhelming the fruit.

[Winemaker & Winemaking notes] Crafted under Philippe, Julien and Camille Sereys de Rothschild. Harvest ran 7–30 September; vinified with precision and matured ~18 months in French oak. This second label captures the estate's hallmark concentration and tannic drive but with a slightly more immediate charm.

[Vineyard notes] From the Plateau de Mouton — deep, gravelly soils, dense plantings (~10,000 vines/ha) and an average vine age near 44 years. The site’s elevation and free-draining gravels give freshness and structure to the fruit.

[Sommelier's private notes] On the nose: cassis, black cherry, dried floral lift and cedar tobacco. Palate: concentrated dark fruits, a tangy citrus lift through the mid-palate, and firm but refined tannins that frame a long, slightly savory finish. Serve at 16–18°C after ~90 minutes decanting for immediate approachability; cellarable to develop tertiary spice and leather.

[Occasion — Hong Kong edit] Ideal for a celebratory rooftop dinner, a refined Sunday roast at home, or paired with a Chinese-style red-braised beef where the wine’s tannic grip cuts through the richness.

[Competitive Edge] Offers direct estate lineage and Pauillac structure at a price and drinking window that undercuts many first-growth alternatives — collectible, recognizable, and more food-flexible than heavier labels.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.3%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blueberry, plum, orange peel, cigar box, tobacco, truffle, mint, smoke, floral notes, juicy mid-palate, firm ripe tannins, bright citrus lift, savory finish
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Steak Sandwich, Minute rump steak, Galloway bone-in-sirloin, Lincolnshire Poacher (aged cheese), Roast lamb, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 79%, Merlot : 12%, Cabernet Franc : 7%, Petit Verdot : 2%,

Winery

Château Mouton Rothschild 是波爾多重量級酒莊，既有收藏價值也講究細緻釀造。酒莊在傳統與現代之間取得平衡，第二酒同樣取自相同風土，但風格更易近人、飲用彈性更高。

Château Mouton Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most storied estates, renowned for both its collectible first growths and meticulous winemaking. The estate combines historic cellars with modern precision; its second labels reflect the same terroir and care, offering Pauillac structure and longevity with a more immediate profile.