現時莊主已退休，不會再有新年份推出
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Michel Arnaud忠實地表達他的兒時回憶的味道，從他出生的小屋旁邊一塊小土地開始耕種，世世代代，由先人努力至今樹齡已達百多年，這是Michel想向後世展現他對祖先敬意的最好的禮物！
從靠近杯邊的一刻，已散發別具特色的風土優雅香，普羅旺斯的香草田，百里香，紅紅黑黑的果田，彷忽帶著迷你的田源風境，能聞到的風土，非此瓶莫屬。
一瓶真正有表現力、細緻、優雅的單一葡萄紅酒，葡萄品種和風土的和諧典範。
酒莊於Châteauneuf-du-Pape的唯一單一葡萄特釀。“La Bessade”的起源是酒莊家族歷史的中心，酒名來自Michel童年居住的家 “La Bessade”。Michel的祖父和父親對這塊土地特別喜愛，早已將它與其他葡萄樹分隔開，把Grenache Noir葡萄樹種植在這塊金黃色的沙土上。Michel為尋回他的家族傳統和童年回憶，於2012年釀造了這瓶Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge “La Bessade”特釀。
產區保護條例：
南隆河 AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
產地：
法國
種類：
紅葡萄酒
風土：
位於Châteauneuf-du-Pape北部的Cabrières AOC法定產區，沙土土質，被稱為“La Bessade”的葡萄園。
葡萄品種：
100% Grenache Noir
樹齡：
100年
釀造：
葡萄全經人手採摘，人手挑選和去梗。25至30天發酵。先於大缸陳年，然後四月開始在Demi-muids（比標準尺寸大一倍的木桶）法國橡木桶陳年15個月，2-3年後裝瓶。
年份特徵：
2012年是歷史性的低產量年份，幸好這酒取得出色的均衡感。充滿果味、口感圓滑豐富、有結實的深度。生產於2012年的葡萄酒既誘人而且強而有力，是最佳的收藏年份。
品酒筆記：
閃亮的深紅色。小核果（李子、野櫻桃）芳香，加點新鮮甘草和矮灌木味。口感非常强勁，優雅、活潑和清新。可愛的結構，細膩柔滑的單寧，持久的甘草和甜香料結束。
釀酒師建議：
憑藉其強大的陳年潛力 (15-20年)，這酒要等待4-5年才可抒發其複雜的香氣和味道。建議一小時前醒酒。理想飲用溫度：16°C
A truly refined, elegant and thoroughbred wine. The quintessence of harmony between grape and terroir are destined for longevity.
It is the only single plot cuvée from their Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir, the origins of “La Bessade” are at the heart of the estate family history. The name comes from Michel’s childhood home called “La Bessade”. Its Grenache Noir vines, anchored in blond sand soil, were always dear to Michel’s grandfather and father and they already vinified this plot of vines apart from the rest. Coming back to this family tradition and in homage to the land of his childhood, Michel created his Cuvée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge “La Bessade” in 2012.
Appellation:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Southern Rhône
Country of Origin:
France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Terroir :
Sand located in the area of Cabrières, on the place called “La Bessade”, at the north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
Vinification :
Exclusively hand-picked, hand-selected and de-stemmed grapes. 25 to 30 days of fermentation. Aged in vats, and then in the French oak demi-muids (hogshead barrels around double the standard size) from April for 15 months. Bottled after 2 or 3 years.
Grape Variety :
100% Grenache Noir
Age of Vine:
100-year-old
The Vintage :
With its historically low yield, 2012 is a vintage with balance at its heart. Fruity, round, creamy, deep and dense, wines born in 2012 are seductive and powerful. A great cellaring vintage.
Tasting Notes :
Lovely intense shiny deep crimson robe, with small stone fruit (plum, wild cherry) aromas, and notes of fresh licorice and undergrowth. Great amplitude for this powerful, elegant, racy and fresh palate; lovely structure with really fine and silky tannins. A lovely long-lasting finish with licorice and sweet spice notes.
Josh Raynolds:
Brilliant ruby. Deeply pitched dark berry and cherry aromas show good clarity and pick up a peppery element with air. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering gently sweet blackberry and cherry compote flavors and a subtle touch of gaminess. In a supple, seamless, highly approachable style, finishing with outstanding thrust and smooth tannins that sneak up slowly. Vinous: 92 (Drink: 2017 - 2024)
Winemaker’s Advice :
With this wine’s excellent cellaring potential (15 to 20 years), the gourmet should wait 5 years before this wine starts to show off its great complexity. Decant an hour before serving. Ideal serving temperature: 16°C.
