A doctor who travels through two eras

As for whether shipping large quantities of their products will attract a joint crackdown on counterfeits by major European wineries, that remains to be seen.

That's easy to handle. We welcome people to come and expose the fakes, and we even need to bring reporters along to conduct a live online exposé, making it a big spectacle.

Anyway, the wine he brought from time travel must be genuine. At worst, the vintage might be artificially aged. How can you prove it's fake? On the contrary, the more you try to prove it, the more genuine it seems.

Thinking about making another fortune, Lin Sanqi was in a very good mood and took Yin Lianyi's hand as they walked towards the wine cellar.

Lafite's cellar is circular, with large wooden barrels stacked underground, emanating a strong aroma of wine.

Lafite's butler was speaking eloquently in French, recounting his family's history:

"Ladies and gentlemen, Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the five First Growth estates of Bordeaux, founded in 1354. The estate owns 108 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with an average vine age of over 40 years and an annual production of about 3 cases."

The winery's history dates back to the 14th century, was established by the Siegel family in the 17th century, and became famous in the 18th century for becoming Louis XV's "King's Wine".

After the Rothschild family purchased the property in 1868, it survived two world wars and resumed production through reconstruction. That's why you can see that the logo of our Lafite wine features five swords, representing Mr. Rothschild's five sons.

Our Château Lafite Rothschild uses traditional vineyard methods, producing only one bottle of our flagship wine from every 2-3 vines. We also offer our second label, "Petit Lafite," as well as products from other wineries within the group.

Lafite wines have a gentle and refined character, rather introverted, unlike the strong character of the two other famous estates from Pauillac, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild.

With its prominent floral and fruity aromas and smooth, mellow flavor, Lafite is often referred to by wine enthusiasts as the "Queen" of the wine world.

This wine cellar, which you, our distinguished guests, are viewing, is the core cellar of our Château Lafite Rothschild. The wines stored in these barrels are some as old as 50 years, making them extremely rare and absolutely impossible to find on the market.

After finishing speaking, Butler Lafite raised his chin high.

He waited for a long time, but the expected gasps of surprise did not come, which puzzled the butler greatly.
"Ladies and gentlemen, wines that can be aged for more than 50 years are almost rare gems. Aren't you surprised? You can't see this at other wineries."

Lin Sanqi replied with a smile:
"No, sir, we have some of the best Chinese liquor in our family. 50-year-old bottles are not uncommon. The oldest bottle in our collection is 85 years old. A single bottle can fetch more than ten million at auction."

Wow~~~
This time, everyone at Château Lafite Rothschild was surprised.

In fact, Lin Sanqi has subtly changed the subject here. While Lai Mao can indeed fetch tens of millions of yuan, that's in RMB, not Euros.

The butler's mouth dropped open in surprise, feeling indignant. He thought, "What is Chinese baijiu? How can it compare to their noble French wine?"

But as a professional butler, controlling one's expressions and emotions is a basic skill, so he smiled and said:

"No wonder China is an ancient civilization; even its baijiu is so amazing. Very good. Ladies and gentlemen, let's now go and taste the most authentic Lafite wine together."

The old white man had clearly changed the subject.

No one took it to heart. They were just on vacation to relax, not fighting against the Japanese. Why did they have to fight to the death?

Château Lafite Rothschild has prepared bottles of red wine and a variety of glasses in the tasting room.

Locals in Huadu don't actually like wine, unless it's for showing off, like when Lin Hang is hosting a business banquet, in which case he likes to drink red wine.

As a time traveler between two time periods, Lin Sanqi drinks more baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Of course, for Lin Sanqi, he didn't really taste any difference between Moutai and Erguotou. He would just drink it all in one go.

At that moment, several waiters in tuxedos wrapped a bottle of wine in a towel and gently poured it into a large, wide-bottomed glass decanter.

The butler then gave the introduction in a deep, resonant voice:

"Ladies and gentlemen, now we are going to decan the wine. The purpose of this is to allow the wine to come into full contact with the air, so that the aroma of the wine can be fully released and the taste can be smoother."

Our decanters for Lafite wines are typically chosen for their large capacity and wide opening, allowing the wine to breathe freely. This also enhances the tasting experience, enabling the taster to better appreciate the wine's charm and flavor.

The purpose of decanting is because red wine has been sitting in the bottle for a long time, and its aroma is locked in tightly.

When wine is decanted, it interacts with the air, releasing its floral, fruity, and spicy aromas, as well as the unique scents imparted by the oak barrels. For example, our Lafite, after decanting, releases a burst of blackcurrant and blackberry aromas. The palate also transforms from rough to smooth and silky, making it a more pleasant drink.

Lin Hang covered his mouth and whispered to his brothers beside him:

"All of this is nonsense. When it comes to wine, you just open the bottle and drink it. Who cares about letting it breathe?"
I've drunk quite a lot of wine, including all the world's top luxury brands, ranging from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands of dollars a bottle.

Let me tell you, they all taste the same. What's with all this talk about being mellow and rich, or having a strong aroma? To put it bluntly, the only difference is the alcohol content and sweetness level. What else is there? They're all just alcohol.

Like this old man's act of sobering up—what's the difference between sobering up for 30 minutes and sobering up for 2 hours? It's just a charade, exploiting people's blind worship of foreign things to promote himself.

The others seemed to understand, but Lin Sanqi did.

The import of wine is actually controlled by a few large companies, especially the so-called top-tier wines, which are monopolized.

The people who drink it are not actually drinking alcohol, but rather a privilege, a symbol of status.

Actually, when it comes to drinking, there's not much difference between domestic and imported wines. A bottle costing 200 yuan doesn't make much of a difference compared to a bottle costing 20 yuan.

Otherwise, why would a bottle of 82 Lafite costing tens of thousands of yuan sell so well? Even though it's obviously fake, everyone drinks it with great enthusiasm and praises it endlessly.

He's just pretending to know what he doesn't, getting taken advantage of and then helping the seller count the money.

With this in mind, Lin Sanqi became even more confident in his ability to travel between the two worlds and resell wine.

The Lafite butler gave a long introduction, and the translator next to him translated for a long time. Everyone was getting sleepy, and finally it was time for wine tasting.

A waiter pushed a cart over and carefully poured a little bit into the bottom of everyone's glasses.

Lin Sanqi took the glass, smelled it, and then swirled it around. He couldn't understand why drinking red wine had to be so complicated, so he downed it in one gulp.

Is there anything special about the taste when you smack your lips?

Yin Lianyi blushed, pinched Lin Sanqi's waist hard, and muttered a curse:

"Can't you be a little more dignified? You're supposed to savor red wine slowly, why did you gulp it down? You should know that the bottle of wine the butler brought out costs a whopping 10 euros."

Lin Sanqi frowned and said:
"Oh, you mean I drank an iPhone in one gulp? I didn't taste anything at all, it wasn't even as good as rice wine."

Butler Lafite's lips twitched. He thought to himself that he really wouldn't want to entertain these nouveau riche Chinese if they hadn't offered so much money.

Lin Hai also said somewhat unconvinced:
"How can you drink without peanuts? These foreigners are so stingy, all they do is drink? You could at least give us some braised pig's trotters."

At this point, the white tour guide, Jacob, nodded and said:

"Europeans don't drink in a satisfying way. They just pour a little bit of wine into a glass, then chat for ages before taking a single sip. In Chinese terms, they're just showing off."

Unlike the Chinese, who serve a couple of small dishes, fill their glasses, and then clink them together and down the drinks in one go – that's what makes it so enjoyable – drinking is all about the atmosphere and the lively spirit.

Lin Sanqi listened with deep agreement and patted the "traitor" on the shoulder, saying:

"Jacob, you're quite good. It just so happens that I'm also going to get into the wine business in the future. Would you be interested in working with me and helping me promote it all over the world?"

Jacob's eyes lit up as soon as he heard that:

"Lin, am I capable? I'm not a wine industry professional. I can only recite tour guide scripts. I don't really know much about red wine."

Lin Sanqi waved his hand and said:

"When I do things, ability is secondary; loyalty is paramount. If you recognize Chinese civilization, then you're one of us. As for whether you're in the wine industry or not, what does that matter?"
You said it yourself, these white people are just showing off. You're white too, can't you show off too? As long as I bring out good wine, are you afraid I won't be able to show off?

As for the domestic market in China, that's even simpler. There aren't many people in China who truly appreciate fine wine. Just label it as a top-tier foreign luxury brand, and nouveau riche will flock to it, making money like it's falling from the sky. (End of Chapter)