2018 Reserve de la Comtesse

品飲筆記：2018 年這款二牌酒呈現深邃寶石紅，前段是黑色果實與乾燥紫羅蘭的花香，隨後帶出皮革、可可與些許香料的細緻氣息。口感飽滿但不笨重，單寧緊緻而圓潤，酸度支撐整體結構，餘韻帶有礦物與烘烤感。
酒莊與產地：來自波爾多波雅克產區的礫石砂土，土壤貧瘠、排水佳，海洋氣候調節溫差，使果實成熟均衡、風味集中。葡萄園管理追求低產與精細品質，能把風土細節表現出來。
釀造小語：採用重力流工法，從採收到入桶盡量減少機械壓榨，以精密壓榨取得的壓榨酒與流出汁搭配，創造結構與圓潤的平衡。經約一年橡木桶熟成，賦予微妙的烘培與香草氣息而不搶果味。
建議搭配：慢慢醒個一小時更能打開香氣，配烤牛排、羊肉或成熟硬奶酪格外合拍。

Tasting Note: Deep ruby with inky edges, the 2018 Pichon Comtesse Reserve opens with an elegant bouquet of black fruits, dried violet and subtle leather. On the palate it delivers concentrated dark-plum and cassis notes layered with cocoa, mocha and fine spice; velvety yet firm tannins and a mineral, lingering finish give the wine terrific drive and aging potential.
Producer & Vineyard: From a classic Pauillac site in the Médoc, the estate benefits from well‑drained gravel over clay soils and a temperate, maritime-influenced microclimate. The vineyard’s poor, stone-filled soils force low yields and concentrated fruit, yielding wines with structure and clarity of terroir.
Winemaking & Ageing: The team uses a gravity-flow approach from reception to barrel, with careful sorting and precision pressing. Free-run and selected press fractions are blended to balance roundness and structure. The wine spent approximately 12 months in oak, imparting toasted notes without overwhelming the fruit.
Serve & Enjoy: Best served after a short decant (60–90 minutes) to reveal its aromatic layers. Pair with grilled or roasted red meats, mature hard cheeses or rich mushroom dishes.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, dried violet, leather, cocoa/bittersweet chocolate, mocha/toasty oak, mineral/sea-spray, fine spice, velvety tannins, elegant acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef (ribeye, T-bone, sirloin), Roasted or grilled lamb, Venison and game, Mature Cheddar and hard cheeses, Charred vegetables and mushrooms
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

碧尚拉‧龍-女爵酒莊（Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande）是波雅克著名酒莊之一，以優雅細緻見長。酒莊重視田間管理與低產量策略，近年導入重力流釀造等現代工法，搭配傳統釀酒技藝，旨在呈現礫石土壤的純淨與細緻。

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a prestigious Pauillac estate renowned for refined, elegant expressions of Médoc terroir. Long-established and family‑run, the property emphasizes low yields, meticulous vineyard work and careful cellar techniques. Modern upgrades—such as gravity-flow vinification—are combined with tradition to craft wines that balance power with finesse.