Lafite Rothschild 1985 3L Double Magnum, OWC1banded ex Chateau OWC

the 2004 is an excellent but more classically proportioned example of Dom Pérignon

Inner quote mark (11/2004)

The Leroy familyÕs 50% ownership of Domaine RomanŽe-Conti gave Lalou ample ability to amass the deepest and most revered cellar in Burgundy during the past six decades

as well as complex and long

JamesSuckling

great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon

volume : 750ml

Le Mesnil sur Oger

Predominantly made from Pinot Noir with Chardonnay and a little bit of Pinot Meunier

5 acre Pomerol estate is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

由於歷史悠久，已退休的前任莊主Paul Bara，曾經品嚐過倖免於世界大戰的酒窖中陳年老香檳，深刻體會到保存基酒的重要性，因此基酒的調配在酒莊是極為關鍵的風格決定因素。採用有機的方式，將葡萄園分為33區進行種植，平均樹齡約為35~40歲。手工採收後，使用舊式的木式垂直榨汁機，為了呈現純淨的風味，酒莊僅使用第一次壓榨的葡萄汁tête de cuvée進行釀造。之後根據採收區域個別分開釀造。壓榨的一番搾葡萄汁導入陶瓷與不銹鋼槽進行發酵，以便保留純淨的果味與礦物感。不進行乳酸發酵，保持俐落的酸度與新鮮的果味。

Wine Spectator (April 04)