M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-pape Barbe Rac 2007 (RP: 98)

形容 Maison M. Chapoutier 最佳句子：一個自 1808 年起以尊重自然平衡和風土來孕育葡萄園的酒莊。其家族座右銘「工作和盼望」已蓋括全部，幾個字便總結了對於這項藝術所要求的耐性和勇氣。耐性關乎面對自然，而勇氣就關乎釀酒師平時的觀察、選擇和協助。
自從1988年Michel Chapoutier接掌酒莊後，質素大幅提升，在國際酒壇嶄露頭角。除了Hermitage外，酒莊在Cote Rotie、Chateauneuf du Pape和Condrieu等地，都設有葡萄園。在Michel Chapoutier的努力下，葡萄園於1991年起採用生物動力法，加上對單一葡萄園(single vineyard)的重視，釀出來的葡萄酒就是對風土最真摯的反映。

產地：
法國，隆河谷，教皇新堡(Chateauneuf du Pape)

種類：
紅葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
100% Grenache，來自1901和1902年種植的葡萄園。

Grenache特別容易受氧化影響，所以在完全密封的混凝土缸中釀造，發酵3星期；然後於不鏽鋼缸中陳年16個月。

品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 98 points)
2007年的Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac呈現出濃紫色，香氣華麗，包括黑覆盆子、黑加侖子、熏香、樟腦、甘草和常綠灌木叢的芬芳。酒體飽滿、性感、濃厚、純淨，具有驚人的深度和集中力，可以新鮮飲用或窖藏15-20年。(記於2009年) 

The words that best describe Maison M. Chapoutier, an Estate that nurtures its vineyards with the greatest respect for natural balance and terroir since 1808. The family motto “Fac et Spera” – do and hope – says it all. Two words that sum up all the patience and daring that this art demands: patience in relation to nature which presides; daring for the winemaker, who observes, chooses and assists. The wine will be the faithful expression of this alchemy.
In 1988, Michel Chapoutier managed the estate, the quality has improved and the international reputation was enhanced.  Besides the original vineyard in Hermitage, Chapoutier has vineyards in Cote Rotie, Chateauneuf du Pape and Condrieu etc. Michel was enthusiastic about biodynamic farming. Since 1991, biodynamics is at the heart of M.Chapoutier’s philosophy. Moreover, the estate has focused on single vineyard, the wine will be the faithful expression of the terrior.

Country of Origin:
Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone, France

Type:
Red/Rough (Still)

Grape Variety:
100% Grenache, from a vineyard planted in 1901, 1902.

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 98 points)
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac (...) boasts a dense purple color along with a sumptuous nose of black raspberries, black currants, incense, camphor, licorice, and garrigue. Full-bodied, voluptuously-textured, exuberant, rich, and pure with stunning depth and concentration, it can be drunk young or cellared for 15-20 years. (Issued in 2009)