2020 Longyu Long 9 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red

有骨氣的中國式赤霞珠風格，醒一小時就能立刻感受到力量與細節。

為什麼選它？
1) 產區自家管理 -> 田地修剪與精選採收，果實集中而不厚重，喝得到土地感。
2) 橡木處理得當 -> 微妙的香草、雪松與煙草層次，不搶果味但讓酒更耐喝。
3) 性價比高 -> 結構與陳年潛力明顯，比同級進口名牌更親民。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開是黑果與李子，夾帶一點黑胡椒與雪松，入口單寧扎實但不兇猛，尾段帶點煙草與礦感。建議醒約一小時，時間到果香會更透，整體口感既有嚼勁又適合下飯。

場景化配餐指南：週末回家烤一隻鴨，或和朋友圍爐吃羊扒、燉牛腩都很合拍。也很適合拿來配熟成芝士，或在小型聚會當主角酒出場。

降維打擊對比：不像某些大牌只靠名氣抬價，龍9更像是用田地和工藝堆出來的實力派——同樣有結構與陳年潛力，價錢更實在。

Soul Hook: Bold, structured red that rewards a little patience — youthful power with cellar-friendly bones.

Why choose it?
1) Estate-driven concentration -> Hand-harvested fruit yields focused black-fruit depth without over-extraction.
2) Modern oak management -> Adds spice and cedar, giving a layered palate ideal for ageing or short-term decanting.
3) Great value for structure -> Offers classic firm tannins and full body at an approachable price point.

Sommelier's Notes: On the nose expect concentrated dark fruit, cedar and a subtle tobacco backdrop. The palate is firmly built: juicy blackcurrant and plum up front, savoury mid-palate of graphite and spice, then lasting, grippy tannins. Decant for 60 minutes to soften edges and open the secondary notes.

Occasions & Pairing: Perfect for weekend roast dinners, celebratory family meals, or a relaxed night with matured cheeses. In Hong Kong, match with roast goose or grilled lamb and a side of earthy mushrooms.

Competitive Edge: Delivers the structural complexity often seen in higher-priced bottlings, but at a more accessible value — well-made, estate-focused and drinkable now with short decanting.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, black pepper, vanilla oak, firm tannins, plum, graphite
• Food Matching: Roast beef / ribeye, Grilled lamb chops, Cantonese roast goose, Aged cheddar or hard cheeses, Mushroom risotto or braised dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

龍諭酒莊屬於新興但認真的酒莊，強調在地田間管理與穩定釀造。園裡採低產量與人工篩選，酒窖以控溫發酵、柔和浸皮與中度橡木熟成為主，目標是保留果味同時建立結構，適合短中期陳放。

Longyu Estate is a modern Chinese boutique producer focused on estate-grown fruit and careful cellar work. Vines are tended for balanced yields; fermentation blends temperature control with gentle extraction and a period in medium-toast oak to add spice and texture without masking terroir. Bottled after careful maturation to preserve primary fruit and structure.