- Category
- Wine
- Style
- Red, dry
- Winery
- Xiaoling Estate
- Vintage
- 2015
- ABV
- 14%
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon,Carmenère,Merlot
Aromas
- red fruit
- fresh
Overview
The second release of Xiaoling, from 2 hectares spread over 22 parcels at 2,000–2,400 metres in Yunnan. Andrew Jefford rated it 91 points in Decanter and called it the best Chinese red he had tasted that year.
Tasting
- Nose
- Clean, softly fruited and understated.
- Palate
- Fresh and lively, with discreet tannins and a brisk finish.
Production
- Type
- Red, dry
- Fermentation
- Fermented entirely in earthenware jars, with daily punching down
- Ageing vessel
- Mostly older oak
- Volume
- 750 ml
Serving
- Temperature
- 15–17 °C
- Glass
- Burgundy or Bordeaux glass
Pairing
- Yunnan ham
- Wild mushrooms
- Roast pork
Its freshness and light touch suit the mountain cooking of Yunnan.