酒莊 Winery: Penfolds
葡萄產區 Vineyard Region: 法國 Vin de France
葡萄品種 Grape Varieties: 56% 赤霞珠 Cab Sau、41% 梅洛 Merlot、3% 小維多 Petit Verdot
陳年潛力 Cellar: 5-23年/years (2027-2045)
酒度 Alcohol: 14%
評分 Ratings:
– Winepilot 93
– Falstaff 92
– The Wine Front 95
– Jane Anson – Inside Bordeaux 94
– Ray Jordan 96
– Campbell Mattinson 95
– Huon Hooke 95
熟成 MATURATION
在法國橡木桶（35% 新桶）和美國橡木桶（17% 新桶）中熟成 12 個月。 剩餘部分在 1 年和 2 年的法國橡木桶中熟成。
12 months in French oak (35% new) and American oak (17% new) barriques. The balance was matured in 1-y.o. and 2-y.o. French
oak barriques
色調 COLOUR
Vibrant garnet with a deep red core
香氣 NOSE
一系列深色水果和花香。 引領潮流的是曬乾的無花果、多汁的新鮮藍莓和精緻的紫羅蘭。 這款酒散發著可愛、甜美的水果香氣，提升了香氣，其濃郁度無疑是奔富的特色。 摩卡咖啡的微妙底色與痛苦的水果蛋糕混合在一起，而辣椒粉和薑黃香料則增加了深度。 橡木的成熟賦予了進一步的複雜性，引入了金色塔巴克的精緻精華，這是佛手柑、橙花、薰衣草、煙草、橡苔和香草的芬芳混合物。 淡淡的燧石味與豐富的甜味/香料形成了石質礦物質的對比，從而產生了多樣化的香氣。
An array of dark fruits and florals. Leading the way, sun-dried fig, succulent fresh blueberries, and delicate violets. This wine exudes lovely, sweet fruit essence, elevating the aromatics with a richness that is undeniably Penfolds. Subtle undertones of mocha blend with gâteau de fruit à pain, while paprika and turmeric spice add depth. Oak maturation imparts further complexity,introducing the refined essence of blond tabaco, a fragrant blend of bergamot, neroli, lavender, tobacco, oakmoss, and vanilla. A hintof struck flint provides a stony-mineral counterpoint to the sweet/spice richness, resulting in a diverse bouquet.
口感及風味 PALATE
酸甜可口的阿馬雷納櫻桃呈現出來，類似於頹廢的黑櫻桃餡餅配法式鮮奶油。 這種鬱鬱蔥蔥的水果核心與清爽的草本細微差別相平衡，月桂葉和巧克力薄荷與活潑的水果形成鮮明對比。 烤橡木被巧妙地融合在一起，摺疊到核心中而不是強加，有助於每一口都能持久的奶油質地。 這款酒的結構由細膩的鵝卵石單寧構成，給人一種類似於濕石光滑的觸感。 它吸引人們的注意，以靈巧的觸感平衡力量和平衡。
A lavish display of sweet and sour Amarena cherries emerges, akin to a decadent black cherry tart with crème fraîche. This lush fruit core is balanced by a refreshing herbaceous nuance, with bay leaf and chocolate mint offering a counterpoint to the buoyant fruit. The toasty oak is masterfully integrated, folded into the core rather than imposed, contributing to the creamy texture that endures with each sip. The structure of the wine is framed by fine, pebbly tannins, which lend a tactile sensation akin to the smoothness of wet stone. There is a finely sculpted muscularity, a hallmark of a wine with a strong backbone. This wine, while already approachable, possesses an inherent tension that suggests it will continue to unfold and reveal its full splendour with patience and time in the cellar. It commands attention, balancing power and poise with a deft touch.