Ao Yun 2013

Rich, ripe black fruits the nose has depth the palate concentration of flavour black plums, liquorice, black cloves and dark chocolate. The tannins are firm but fine, velvet smooth in the middle but at the back there is freshness, bilberry and bramble, graphite, aromatic and herbal but it finishes with ripe cassis and black cherry. 2016-30

This 2013 Ao Yun is a new star of China! The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La, at the edge of the Himalayas. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this wine with 90%, the other 10% is Cabernet Franc. 2013 is the first vintage. It is opaque, with a very deep ruby color. Elegant and restrained in style, it reveals scents of bell pepper, blackcurrant, prune and blackberry with subtle hints of dark chocolate, clove, tobacco and licorice. Refreshing on the palate, full-bodied and with very silky tannins, it has great concentration, perfect structure and a very long finish. Tasting date: May 17, 2017. Alcohol level: 15%. Drink Date 2018 - 2030