Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1229 - 1227: Wine Tasting

Before they knew it, the twilight lit up the city—it was already evening. Lin Feng took Ding Wan’er directly to the very famous Silver Tower Restaurant in Paris. Ding Wan’er was stunned by the restaurant’s towering presence, thinking to herself just how well Lin Feng knew Paris. Could it be that he had been here before?

"Have you been here before?" Unable to contain her curiosity, Ding Wan’er smiled and asked Lin Feng. She really wanted to know how Lin Feng was so familiar with Paris.

"Where there are people, there’s the internet." Seeing Ding Wan’er’s puzzled expression, Lin Feng laughed and spoke with feigned profundity. Of course, it was also his first time in Paris, but he had simply prepared in advance.

Ding Wan’er looked at Lin Feng’s pretense of deep thought and burst into laughter, covering her mouth as she playfully scolded, "You!"

She then immediately hooked Lin Feng’s arm and walked into the Silver Tower Restaurant. Guided by the staff, they arrived at the private room Lin Feng had reserved in advance. Admiring the antique-style decor and the silver dinnerware and candlesticks, everything was filled with an exotic charm that made Ding Wan’er appreciate how nice it was to have Lin Feng, who had unknowingly prepared everything in advance.

The legendary French feast was indeed delicious, but it was also time-consuming; nearly two and a half hours later, they left the Silver Tower Restaurant. However, when they left, Ding Wan’er clung to Lin Feng’s arm even tighter, as if afraid of losing him.

Lin Feng smiled, leading Ding Wan’er on a stroll through the streets of France for a while before they rode back to the hotel to rest...

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On the sunny morning of the next day, after a night of rest, everyone had regained their energy. After an early breakfast, they boarded the bus arranged for them and headed to today’s destination—Tubis Brewery in Bordeaux.

Exiting the confines of Paris, the bus drove directly along the highway toward the southwest. The wide-open natural scenery, with hills blanketed in wildflowers and trees, presented the most beautiful side of nature to everyone, leaving the group spellbound; such landscapes were truly rare to see, and they were utterly mesmerized!

"Lin Feng, this place is really beautiful." Sitting next to Lin Feng, Ding Wan’er marveled at the extremely beautiful scenery outside and smiled at Lin Feng. She was usually too busy with work, and now, suddenly presented with such a landscape, she truly felt a sense of relaxation and delight.

"The journey is still long; you should rest for a while." Lin Feng said gently to Ding Wan’er with a light smile. Although he didn’t say much, his tone was full of care, warming Ding Wan’er’s heart.

After four hours on the road, they finally entered the Bordeaux region. As soon as they entered this area, the scenery changed completely. Hills and fields were no longer covered in wildflowers and trees but were instead blanketed with one particular plant—grapes. Vineyards stretched as far as the eye could see, turning the surroundings into a sea of vines, with grapes on the vines sparkling like amethysts! Occasionally, an unknown castle could be glimpsed amidst the wilderness, turning the entire view into something akin to a beautiful painting.

"Wow, this is the legendary Bordeaux!"

"It’s so gorgeous! Vineyards as far as the eye can see!"

"No wonder French wine is the most famous; these grapes look amazing!"

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The teachers on the bus exclaimed in admiration. Although they had just entered the Bordeaux area, the grapes had already caught their attention. They had never seen such a scene before, living in the city, and were at a loss for words. They all took out their phones and cameras to capture these beautiful moments.

Before they knew it, another two hours passed, and the bus finally left the highway and continued on a road that also looked quite nice for nearly half an hour, until they reached their destination, Tubis Brewery.

After the bus came to a stop, everyone got off and took in the Tubis Brewery, which was an impressive castle surrounded by many grapevines, with a racetrack and a large, seemingly well-maintained lawn on a nearby slope. Everything looked very nice indeed.

After having a simple meal at Tubis Brewery, Ding Wan’er led the group on a serious tour of Tubis Brewery, explaining its history. Everyone knows about Chateau Lafite in Bordeaux, but not many are aware that the real king of Bordeaux wines is Tubis Brewery. Here, you can taste the best red wine from the Bordeaux region.

As they walked, they arrived at a tasting room near the cellar of Tubis Brewery. At that moment, several groups of people were sitting at tables tasting wine. One individual, who looked like a mix of Chinese and another nationality, was discussing knowledge about red wine with several Caucasians while tasting.

Lin Feng and the others walking into the tasting room certainly caught the other visitors by surprise, as Oriental faces were rare here. But after a brief glance, everyone went back to what they were doing, while the mixed-race individual continued to share wine-tasting experiences with the white people.

"Actually, when tasting the vintage of red wine, there are many factors involved, and it has to be viewed comprehensively. For example, the sweetness and acidity of grapes vary in different periods, and the fermentation process of red wine will increase acidity, which affects judgment. For a skilled wine taster, it’s essential to remember the ripeness of grapes each year, and through cumulative experience, to taste the subtle differences and accurately determine the age of the wine..."

Standing nearly one meter ninety tall with a robust build and a face that blended Eastern and Western features, Charlie Liu was earnestly explaining wine with pronounced confidence. As a professional sommelier, he was well-known in the world of red wine, confident in his specialized knowledge. But he never expected that just as he finished speaking, he would hear another voice.

"I’d like to add one more point: even with red wines from different batches, the time from when grapes are picked to when they are fermented also creates variations in taste." Lin Feng didn’t originally plan to speak up, but on a whim, he added his comment. The Eurasian man in front of him was correct, but he had neglected one detail.

Charlie Liu, who had been speaking smoothly, felt quite annoyed by Lin Feng’s interjection. As a sommelier known throughout Europe, having an unknown youngster interrupt him was a blow to his pride. He turned to Lin Feng and asked, "And you are?"

Hearing the other’s slightly displeased tone, Lin Feng came to a stop, and so did Ding Wan’er and the teachers behind him. Lin Feng didn’t take much notice of the man, casually replying, "Just someone passing by on a trip."

"With such a profound knowledge of red wine, you must also be a wine lover; come and give it a try," Charlie Liu said, his irritation growing. How dare this nobody interrupt and imply his knowledge was lacking. He had to restore his pride, so as soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, he immediately invited him to taste some wine.

Hearing the man’s words, Lin Feng smiled. He hadn’t expected to encounter a wine challenge here, but since he was out for enjoyment, he might as well engage and take this opportunity to enlighten Ding Wan’er and the teachers about related knowledge.

With that thought in mind, Lin Feng said indifferently, "Let’s give it a try, then."

Lin Feng’s tone was brimming with confidence, resembling that of the world’s top wine master addressing a novice.

Upon hearing this, Charlie Liu frowned but suppressed the anger in his heart and said to Lin Feng, "Please, take a seat."

Charlie Liu was inwardly figuring out how to embarrass this brat, who thought he knew something about wine just because he had tasted a few. He planned to give the youngster a lesson.

Lin Feng was nonchalant, casually taking a seat at the edge of the table with Ding Wan’er sitting beside him, while the other teachers stood behind him. They were all very curious whether Lin Feng’s wine tasting skills were as exceptional and indescribable as his academic talents...

Seeing Lin Feng seated, a subtle smile crept across Charlie Liu’s lips. He pushed a glass of red wine to Lin Feng, then said, "Try this one first."

Lin Feng, unabashed, shook the glass of red wine gently, took a small sip, then set the glass down, commenting to Charlie Liu, "Not bad at all. This is Tubis Brewery’s red wine from ’99. That year the grapes had a bit more rain, making the acidity slightly milder than usual, but the flavor is still quite excellent."

Lin Feng’s casual evaluation of the wine came trivially easy to him. With a sensitivity to flavors far beyond that of normal people, wine tasting to him was as simple as eating and dressing.

Although Lin Feng was casual, his precise comment took Charlie Liu aback. He hadn’t expected this young man, appearing no older than twenty, to immediately discern the wine’s characteristics and get them right, showing a true knack for wine tasting. With that in mind, he immediately pushed another glass of wine towards Lin Feng.

"This is Tubis’s red wine from ’03, with an acidity that carries a sweet fragrance, leaving a lingering taste. That year had a bit less rainfall, but to avoid increasing acidity during brewing, the grapes were fermented less than two hours after being picked, resulting in a very high quality of wine for that year," Lin Feng said with a smile, as if casually making conversation.

Lin Feng’s casualness did not extend to the others present.

How is this possible!

How can this young man be so accurate!

What’s going on here? Who is he?

...

At this moment, many foreigners in the wine tasting room turned their attention to Lin Feng. He had spoken in English, which they all understood, and they were all very curious about how this young man was so adept at wine tasting, accurately getting it right twice in a row. This seemed almost unnatural.

One has to know that to become an excellent sommelier requires years of continuous learning and tasting countless wines to gain experience, and even then it is only to generally identify wine’s profile—and that’s for a standard sommelier. For a master sommelier, without a decade or two of experience accumulation, it’s simply impossible.

Yet this young man was rattling off information about wines without hesitation, leaving everyone astounded and speculating about his true identity. They had never heard of such a young master sommelier...