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星期日, 5月 28, 2006

2001 & 2002 Cheval des Andes Tasting Notes

2001 Cheval des Andes
2002 Cheval des Andes

酒莊網址 : http://chevaldesandes.com





Cheval des Andes的葡萄成份,標籤上寫60% Cabernet Sauvignon及40% Malbec,但釀酒師透露,其實內裏包括4% Petit Verdot的。




2001 Cheval des Andes
相信是笫一個試驗年份,酒莊的網頁也沒有它的資科。香味乾淨,帶有典型Malbec的香味,與超市所賣Terrazas的普通Malbec,香味同出一輒,只是更乾淨。顏色很深,有果槳feel,有些糖味。酒身medium – full,回味略短。(**/*)






2002 Cheval des Andes
根據釀酒所透露,2002是阿根庭近幾十年來最優秀的年份,他自己便很喜歡2002 Cheval des Andes。酒的香味很intense,有些白蘭地feel。酒身full bodied、幾complex,回味都算OK。(***)

在試過2002年Cheval des Andes之時己覺得是91-93分的酒,再翻查資料,原來它有以下評分:

93 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
5 stars Decanter Magazine
92 Wine Spectator

星期六, 5月 27, 2006

Cheval des Andes (Argentina Cheval Blanc?)

23 May 2006 @ Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Cheval des Andes Lunch with Manuel Louzada, winemaker

阿根庭的Cheval Blanc? Cheval des Andes就是希望成為阿根庭最頂尖紅酒。酒是由阿根庭的Terrazas與 Cheval 一同合作而釀制而成。Cheval解作馬,而Andes指南美安弟斯山脈,而酒名即是「安弟斯山脈的馬」。酒莊Terrazas所在地就是在安弟斯山之中。




在2006年5月23日,Vin Expo的第一天中年,代埋舉辦了一個午宴,試了2001及2002年Cheval des Andes,以下就是當天的餐單及酒單:

酒單
1998 Dom Perignon
2001 Cheval des Andes
2002 Cheval des Andes

餐單
Terrine of Foie Gras, Smoked Duck Breast and Bay Leaf Duck Rillette on light Duck Tea Lavender Jelly with Red Dates

Roast Saddle of Lamb with Potato Maxims, Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomato filled with Vegetable Ragout Nizza Style

Chocolate Raspberries Marquise on Crispy Hazelnut Bisquit and Espresso Sauce



Terrine of Foie Gras, Smoked Duck Breast and Bay Leaf Duck Rillette on light Duck Tea Lavender Jelly with Red Dates

1998年Dom Perignon是第二次喝,十分易飲,雖然不是1990年或1996年質素,但亦yummy。



Roast Saddle of Lamb with Potato Maxims, Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomato filled with Vegetable Ragout Nizza Style



Terrine of Foie Gras, Smoked Duck Breast and Bay Leaf Duck Rillette on light Duck Tea Lavender Jelly with Red Dates



當日Terrazas de los Andes酒莊的釀酒總監也有到場。

2003 Mouton Rothschild Label

為期三天的 Vin Expo 很快過去,而其中一個收穫是看見2003 Mouton Rothschild label。



Mouton 酒莊也有counter在 Vin Expo ,但主要試 Chile Mouton 及 Mouton Cadet糸列,只有少量 Opus One 及 almaviva 有機會給客試 。唯一特別在 counter 之中有免費曲奇餅食,與及有2000年金羊。



Cordier 的 counter展示出他們代理、售賣的酒,其中包括2003年Mouton Rothschild



以下是酒莊對於Label設計的解說:

A 150TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

It is well-known that each year since 1945 a great painter has illustrated the Chateau Mouton Rothschild label. The 2003 vintage is an exception, however, marking the 150th anniversary of Mouton's entry into the family to which it has since belonged without interruption for five generations.

Baroness Philippine de Rothschild has therefore decided to depart from tradition by devoting the entire label to Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild (1812-1870), her direct ancestor from the English branch of the family who acquired the Mouton estate on 11 May 1853.

Baron Nathaniel is depicted on the label in a period photograph. The background shows part of the deed of sale. This document, carefully preserved in the Mouton archives, marks the beginning of a long love story between the Rothschilds and the great wines of Bordeaux.

2003 Mouton Rothschild 的零售價可能要4000元以上, Mouton 的fans便要破財了。

星期日, 5月 21, 2006

1999 & 2002 Chateau Potensac

1999 Chateau Potensac, Medoc
2002 Chateau Potensac, Medoc

Chateau Potensac屬於Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel的級別,亦是Cru Bourgeois最高的級別,全級只有九瓶酒。這個排名是在2004年進行的,而且相當具爭議性。因為像Sociando Mallet及Chateau Gloria也不在Cru Bourgeois排名之內。

過往也喝過Potensac的酒,包括1990,1996及一些off vintage 80年代酒,以前Ponti Wine Cellar及Watsons Wine Cellar也入過很多貨,售價只是200多元,但印象中off vintage的Potensac太水太渣,而像1996年雖有Parker評分,但非常舊派,大tannin及入口好澀。不是喜歡的類型。

不知何年,酒莊屬於Delon家族所擁有,而Delon家族就是二級莊Leoville Las Cases的莊主。Leoville Las Cases second wine Clos du Marquis都非常正斗,如果以為Potensac最少似Clos du Marquis就大錯特錯。兩者風格截然不同。

早前復活節在羅湖以220購入了2002 Potensac,剛考酒舖又有1999年Potensac出售,於是來了一個mini vertical tasting。




1999年Potensac, Medoc
香味都算乾淨,沒有一般Medoc的葉味,可能是off vintage關係,酒比較開放,較適合飲用。入口medium bodied,tannin高而且粗糙,aftertaste較澀,84-86分的東西。(**/*)



2002 Potensac, Medoc
Label是新款的,膠label而且分前後幅。香味完全不明顯,很closed,隱約有桶香及果味,tannin level亦幾高,aftertaste澀但比想像中好,又係屬於84-86分的東西。可能再陳多兩年會勝1999年的。(**/*)



2000 Potensac, Medoc



後記
印象之中最好喝的是2000年的Potensac,桶味果味都齊,高1999及2002年一班。

星期六, 5月 20, 2006

The Joke of God - 2001 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

在漫畫「神之水滴」第一期有這樣的描述:女主角因不小心打破了一瓶由Henri Jayer所釀造的酒,可能會令公司損失一億日元。於是男主角為她四處找尋替代的酒,結果找來一瓶十分類似Henri Jayer的酒 – 1999年Emmanuel Rouget的 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux,而漫畫稱它為神之惡作劇。



現實上,在一個懶洋洋的下午,酒舖老闆在整理存酒之時,突然間一瓶酒從架中掉下來,整瓶酒全身粉碎,沒有一滴酒留下來,那瓶酒原來就是2001年 Cros Parantoux。很容易世界之上就少了一瓶神之惡作劇了。



神之惡作劇有幾堅?喝過兩瓶2001年Emmanuel Rouget的 Cros Parantoux之後,便會原全佩服Burgundy之神Henri Jayer的功力。Henri Jayer的酒閒閒地過萬元一瓶,不是人人飲得起。而酒神已經年紀大,在90年代已經退休。如本Henri Jayer酒莊的Vosne Romanee 那塊Cros Parantoux便給予姪兒Emmanuel Rouget打理。但據聞因姪兒有病在身,所以要70多歲的Henri Jayer替他釀酒。而肯定的年份是97年。2001年是否由Henri Jayer所釀?就不能肯定,但與喝過的Emmanuel Rouget VR Les Beaux Mont及普通 VR,風格完全不像,所以是由Henri Jayer釀制的機會很大。



2001 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux
第一次喝是酒到港不久,酒香很intense,桶味強勁,感覺有點像Serafin的Charmes Chambertin。開首還以為是新派Burgundy,但入口卻非常之rich,口感極佳,full bodied,有layers,有果味,如要用一詞語來形容,就是balance!非常平衡,是印象之中所喝過最平衡的burgundy。而奇妙的是,落杯15分鐘之後,酒香發生變化,香味由桶味演化成草莓味,很鮮很香。再過多15分鐘,桶香果香融合起來、單是香味已經非常complex。第二次喝是兩星期以後,酒身更厚,更好喝!(*****)

1998 Bahans Haut Brion & Pavilion Rogue du Chateau Margaux

Casual Drinking 2006-05-19

1997 Ducru Beaucaillou, Saint Julien , 375 ml
2001 Pontet Canet, Pauillac, 375 ml
1998 Bahans Haut Brion, Pessac Leognan
1998 Pavillon du Chateau Margaux, Margaux



1997 Ducru Beaucaillou, Saint Julien, 375ml
1997的bordeaux 是一個弱年,而好酒並不多,試過多瓶97酒,Ducru Beaucaillou是比較好喝的一瓶。酒香不俗但aftertaste略澀。(***)

Parker TN (RP87)
A classy, complex bouquet of lead pencil, mineral, earth, cassis, and flowers jumps from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-colored 1997. Evolved and elegant, with noticeable tannin, it exhibits both breed and class as well as moderate weight, excellent depth, purity, and symmetry. Enjoy it now and over the next 10-12 years ... at the minimum.




2001 Pontet Canet, Pauillac, 375 ml
對上一次試酒是在2001年Medoc Grand Cru Classe Union那次,那時對2001 Pontet Canet印象一般,不過不失。可能因為普通年份,酒算是開放,都幾好喝。(***)

Parker TN (RP89)
One of the great estates of the Medoc, Pontet-Canet has enjoyed increasing attention as well as a draconian selection process by owner Albert Tesseron ever since his breakthrough vintage of 1994. The 2001 does not possess the power of the 2000 or the huge 2003, but it is still a very fine albeit tannic, lighter wine. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was produced from modest yields of 37 hectoliters per hectare. Revealing classic cassis aromas, medium to full body, a firm structure with plenty of finesse, a closed personality, and dominant as well as intrusive tannin, it should age well for 12-20 years, but patience will be required. Certainly the concentration appears up to the level of the tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.



1998 Bahans Haut Brion, Pessac Leognan
有酒友最近喝過正酒1998 Haut Brion,而且飲贏1998 Lafite,所以看看其Second wine現況如何。倒入decanter兩粒鐘,香味也不開,完全無正酒Haut BrionStyle。 入口好多Tannin,好澀。未及兩年前好喝。(**/*)

Parker TN (RP88)
Readers looking for the taste of Haut-Brion for about one-third the price should check out the 1998 Bahans-Haut-Brion. It possesses a scorched earth, mineral, smoky, red and black currant-scented bouquet, terrific complexity, purity and elegance, and a harmonious palate. Tannin in the finish suggests 1-2 years of cellaring may be required, but this is a serious effort that should age well for 15+ years.



1998 Pavillon du Chateau Margaux, Margaux
要選1990年以後最好喝的Margaux仔,將會是2000,然後1996,次一級會是2002及1995,2001及1999會再後些。以前喝過1998 Pavillon du Chateau Margaux卻沒有太多好感。但有酒友認為1998Margaux仔飲贏1998 Lafite,當然要開瓶試一試。開瓶後,香味有濃烈的coffee味,感覺甚像新年份的Margaux,例如1999或01、02年。入口不簿而有口感,只是略為simple及aftertaste有些澀,算幾好喝,但始終不相信能飲贏Lafite。(***/*)

No Parker tasting note.

星期五, 5月 19, 2006

82 DRC La Tache, Richebourg, Echezeaux Part 2

主菜
三瓶由英國帶回來的DRC,因1982並非好好的年份,所以大家開首沒有很高的期望。


1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – Echezeaux
喝過最多的DRC產品,好像都是較新的年份,1998,1999,2000及2001。印象之中不是最高水平,往往比Leory Premier Crus 比下去。但這瓶舊DRC卻不同。一開瓶便直接倒入酒杯,香味比喝過的DRC Echezeaux 新年份要強二至三倍,入口開首body medium,但breathing 30分鐘之後,酒身變full,好powerful,aftertaste強。勁!(****)


1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – Richebourg
電影Sideway之中女配角話唔準開那瓶。開瓶便之後先倒進decanter,十五分鐘之後才倒入酒杯。開首十五分鐘香味不明顯,但三十分鐘過後,香味澎湃,有強勁成熟莓味,比起DRC Echezeaux 香味要勁一倍。入口好powerful,tannin充足,以Pinot Noir釀成的酒來說,很complex。好飲。(****/*)

Parker TN (RP90)
Fully mature, and on the edge of losing some fruit, as well as fragilly balanced, this voluptuous, intensely perfumed, decadent wine is ideal for current drinking. Cellaring it any longer could be fraught with potential for disappointment.



1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – La Tache
被譽為DRC最灑家的monopole,雖然今次tasting沒有DRC既Romanee Conti,但有La Tache已經算唔錯。開瓶便之後先倒進decanter,十分鐘之後才倒入酒杯。顏酒較Echezeaux及Richebourg都要淺色,而且都算濁,令人擔心。好彩沒有cork味。開首三十分鐘香味不明顯,但三十分鐘過後,香味開始如泉湧出,強勁
成熟莓味,比起DRC Richebourg 香味一樣勁。與Richebourg比較,香味更加Pure及elegant。最有趣的是小時後,香味典型Leroy Premier Cru一模一樣。但早前喝過多瓶Leroy village wines 及 premier crus都有一個問題,就是香味好,但酒身跟不上,但這瓶La Tache則沒有此問題,body同香味同樣強勁。入口full而且緊密 (seamless),滑淨而且pure,powerful但elegant,很奇怪的組合但非常喝,超正!(*****)

Parker TN (RP84)
PRODUCTION: 2,685 cases. This was a gorgeously delicious wine to drink during the first 7-8 years of its life, when I consistently rated it 88-91. It has now become diffuse and muddled with fading fruit. The color is a medium garnet with noticeable browning at the edge. Some of the famed DRC perfume of smoky oak and overripe fruit can still be found, but in the mouth the wine tastes flabby and unstructured. It is beginning to crack up, and should be drunk immediately.



P.S. 80年代的DRC其實由Madam Leroy 所釀制的,而labels上亦反這事實。如果高於La Tache同似現在Leroy酒的風格,不如趁機多買點Leroy吧!而且較便宜。

瓶bordeaux
本來驚幾瓶DRC狀態不佳,要用舊bordeaux壓陣。


1982 Gruaud Larose, Saint Julien
真正ex-chateau貨式,連酒的都是當年Cordier酒商紙盒。Level極高至瓶頸,四點開瓶後至九點才喝。倒進decanter,一小時之後才倒入酒杯。香味一貫cordier酒的皮味。三十分鐘過後,仲出現漿糊味及少許cork味。喝完三瓶DRC之後,有點反高潮的感覺。入口好full好新淨,好complex,有layers及aftertaste好長,評分計屬靚酒,但不是自己喜歡那類。(***/*)

Parker TN (RP96)
An extraordinarily powerful, backward wine with unlimited up-side potential, the opaque plum/purple/black-colored 1982 Gruaud-Larose exhibits an explosive nose of new saddle leather, plums, prunes, black cherry jam, chocolate, steak tartare, and roasted espresso. Unbelievably powerful, thick, and intense, with full body, mouth-searing tannin levels, a grilled steak-like flavor, and a huge, intense finish, this is a monster, blockbuster 1982 that still needs 5-7 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. It should prove to be one of the most profound Gruaud-Laroses made in the twentieth century. In quality, it is a first-growth.


1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschilds, Pauillac
82年五大,一瓶也未曾喝過,但希望有機會品嚐的是82 Latour及82 Mouton,兩瓶拿了Parker 100滿分酒。 有人大方贈予tasting。香味不顯,幾close,相信要breathing多幾小時,酒也未必開。但在微弱香味之中,尚算pure,elegant則談不上。入口full bodied,很滑淨,complex,但似乎沒有太多layers,是未透夠氣還是這瓶酒condition不濟?有人因趕時間關係索性用保鮮紙把洒在酒杯封住,拿回家才喝。(****)

Parker TN (RP100)
Opaque purple-colored showing absolutely no signs of lightening, Mouton's 1982 is a backward wine. Still tasting like a 4-5 year old Bordeaux, it will evolve for another half century.

At the Philadelphia tasting, it was impossibly impenetrable and closed, although phenomenally dense and muscular. However, on two other recent occasions, I decanted the wine in the morning and consumed it that evening and again the following evening. It is immune to oxidation! Moreover, it has a level of concentration that represents the essence of the Mouton terroir as well as the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon it contains.

Cassis, cedar, spice box, minerals, and vanillin are all present, but this opaque black/purple Pauillac has yet to reveal secondary nuances given its youthfulness. It exhibits huge tannin, unreal levels of glycerin and concentration, and spectacular sweetness and opulence. Nevertheless, it demands another decade of cellaring, and should age effortlessly for another seven or eight decades.

I have always felt the 1982 Mouton was perfect, yet this immortal effort might be capable of lasting for 100 years! Readers who want to drink it are advised to decant it for at least 12-24 hours prior to consumption. I suggest double decanting, i.e., pouring it into a clean decanter, washing out the bottle, and then repouring it back into the bottle, inserting the cork, leaving the air space to serve as breathing space until the wine is consumed 12-24 hours later. The improvement is striking. The fact that it resists oxidation is a testament to just how youthful it remains, and how long it will last. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2075.

82 DRC La Tache, Richebourg, Echezeaux Part 1

天寶閣 wine dinner 2006-05-18

1996 VCP Vintage Champagne
2003 Coche-Dury Meursault, Burgundy
2002 Pierre Damoy Chambertin Clos de Beze, Burgundy
1996 Robert Arnoux Echezeaux, Burgundy
2000 Australian Old Vine Collection, Shiraz Barossa
1982 Gruaud Larose, Saint Julien
1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschilds, Pauillac
1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – Echezeaux
1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – Richebourg
1982 Domaine Romanee Conti – La Tache

餐前酒

1996 Robert Arnoux Echezeaux, Burgundy
酒主收藏己久,有點close down,不開放。入口尚算緊密,甜度足。(***)



2002 Pierre Damoy Chambertin Clos de Beze, Burgundy
上次那瓶2002 Pierre Damoy Chambertin 似乎還要好喝些。這瓶Clos de Beze算是開放,有莓味,finish亦算不不失。(***)


2000 Australian Old Vine Collection, Shiraz Barossa
酒主從澳洲帶回來,聞說酒莊傳統上供應葡萄予Penfolds,用來釀制Grange Hermitage。香味似Rockford般幼細,入口很fine,簡單但舒服。(***)



1996 VCP Vintage Champagne
作為餐前酒,洗刷味蕾,ok普普通通。(**/*)

2003 Coche-Dury Meursault, Burgundy
上次Scala一役,經已技驚四座。Burgundy白酒producer之中的表表。開瓶之後,單聞酒香已不是village wine級數,香味直迫Puligny Montrachet。桶味果香同樣勁。美中不足酸低,入口缺乏少許freshness。放在杯中二小時,香味不斷演變,有強勁玉泉忌廉味道,入口full而有油感,不俗。(***/*)

P.S. 剛購入不久的Canon A700傻瓜機,性能不太熟習,所以相片有點out of focus。

星期日, 5月 07, 2006

2006-05-06 Four 1st Growths [Friends Part 2]

四瓶First Growths 的 TNs




1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac
因沒有帶酒關係,所以Y君問酒舖借來這瓶Mouton來開。五年前已在試酒會喝過一次,當時覺得十分封閉,無乜香味及口感。估不到五年之後情況一樣,一樣唔開。就算倒入decanter幾小時,情況也沒有太大改善。難道95年真的似75年?要20年先至開?維特原判,96年Mouton比95年好喝。唯一優點是label幾靚,有人為了label而買了燒豬及掌翼大家吃(***)


1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac
WOTN。開放,雪茄盒刨原筆木桶香,夾雜果香。口感舒服,有複雜度。Finish長而且很豐厚,有些成熟度。如果有多些時間給它發揮,會更上一個層次。一字記之曰正!(****/*)

1995 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)
Parker 90分酒,普遍對它沒有太高期望。而多次試新年份的Cheval Blanc,可能因為Cabernet Franc的關係,所以帶有些草青味道。原來11年後,Cab Franc的草味會化為Cheval Blanc獨有的香味。很unique!入口舒服但不算complex,nice but not great。(***)

1998 Chateau Ausone Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)
上次Ausone比拼之後,一直希望再有機會喝到的酒。那次95至98 Ausone比拼之中,認為98最好喝。有Truffle及mineral的香味,背境襯豐富果味,nose尚算開放,但因時間關係,未去到最高狀態,雖然已經好好喝。Complex而finish悠長。除了95 Lafite 之外,是當天最好喝的一瓶first growth! (****),不過如果要4000元一瓶你會否買?

後記

很久也沒有那麼高興,一次過能喝這麼多靚酒。如要選當天冠軍,Burgundy會是
2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux 。而 Bordeaux 會是 1995 Lafite Rothschild,不過1998 Ausone 亦很接近。

2006-05-06 Friends Part 1

有朋自遠方來,不亦樂乎?因為稀客MT來訪,一個Burgundy聚會變成first growths聚會。以下就是當天的wine list:

1999 Fery Meunier Chambertin
2000 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley
1998 Domaine Bernard Dugat Py Charmes Chambertin
2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
1990 Rockford Wines Basket Press Shiraz Barossa Valley
2002 Domaine Vincent Girardin Chassagne Montrachet La Romanee
1996 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol
1999 Chateau Pavie Decesse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
1981 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva
1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac
1995 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)
1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac
1998 Chateau Ausone Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)



1999 Fery Meunier Chambertin
來自日本的,香味尚可,有草莓果味。入口略嫌簡單同粗糙,Village wine級數。 (**/*)


2000 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley
Faiveley屬大牌子,產量高,但未遇到一瓶喜歡的。同樣是日本貨,屬half bottle,香味有Grand Cru風格,但入口粗糙。不過不失。(***)

2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
此酒太神奇,見另文。

1998 Domaine Bernard Dugat Py Charmes Chambertin
近年冒升很快的明星酒莊,Charmes Chambertin是旗艦酒,價錢非便宜。雖然98年並非靚年,但此瓶酒也是大酒風格。十分封敝,要用decanter才能把它喚醒少許,香味有果香及少許肉味。入口很full而且回味很長。有潛質但要陳年。(***/*)


1990 Rockford Wines Basket Press Shiraz Barossa Valley
澳洲飛機貨,由M Sir由澳洲柏斯空運回來。很成熟很吸引舊Shiraz味道,與Grange那種不同。大家都覺得好喝,入口果味及木桶香融合得很好,只是欠缺少許層次,是bottle shock的問題嗎?(***)


2002 Domaine Vincent Girardin Chassagne Montrachet La Romanee
香蕉糕及檸檬香,酸度不算太高,入口平,算是稱職的Burgundy白酒。(***)


1996 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol
很Pomerol,很Christian Moeuix的酒,Petrus second wine? 之前已經喝過多次1996 Trotanoy,但今次明顯較成熟。有Mineral及Truffle味道,nice。(***)


1999 Chateau Pavie Decesse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
開瓶後有Pavie影子,但沒有99 Pavie及 99 Monbousquet那樣開放及有深度,nice but not great。亦是當天未能喝完的兩瓶酒其中一瓶,要酒主打包回家再喝。可能是對手太強的關係吧!(***)


1981 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva
西班牙first growth?上次的86年Vega Sicilia 印象猶新,感覺上溫呢拿木桶味甜味很勁。但81年Vega Sicilia 則沒有這種感覺,很成熟,很舒服的一瓶舊酒。

星期一, 5月 01, 2006

2000 Boyd-Cantenac, Margaux



第四期「神之水滴」講到比賽之中,主角要找一瓶賣3000千至3999一瓶以Cabernet Sauvignon為主的Bordeaux酒。在百多瓶酒之中,主角揀了一瓶有Cabernet Sauvignon 的獨有Crème de Cassis,有杏仁香及甜味,帶像煙燻味與及在廣闊無邊庭園裡含有露水大地的芳香的酒。此酒使人有化舞今會的感覺,很玄很玄。原來謎底是 2001年的Chateau Boyd-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux RP90



Parker 的 2001 Chateau Boyd-Cantenac Tasting Note RP90
Perhaps the finest wine I have ever tasted from Boyd-Cantenac (time will tell if the 2003 is superior), this deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 exhibits sweet, seriously endowed flavors of licorice, black currants, earth, and spice box. Medium-bodied and elegant yet intensely flavorful, it reveals more depth, texture, and persistence than any of its predecessors. There is also some tannin to be shed. Bravo! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

酒鋪老闆R君本打算入此酒,但找不到合適價錢的,所以唯有飲住2000年Boyd-Cantenac



2000 Chateau Boyd-Cantenac 咖啡木桶香非常強但十分優雅,比一年前喝更加正。body比以前half bottle那批好些,medium至full,有一定的finish。香味比起2003年Clos Des Papes正好多。(***) 期待有機會試2001年的Boyd-Cantenac。

Parker 的 2000 Chateau Boyd-Cantenac Tasting Note RP89
Probably the finest Boyd-Cantenac I have tasted in decades, the 2000 offers an opaque ruby/purple color in addition to a moderately intense bouquet of underbrush, cassis, earth, and oak. The wine is moderately tannic, but the tannin is sweet and well-integrated. This is a medium to full-bodied, substantial effort with good cellaring potential. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.

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