2018 Ao Yun

The vineyard, spread across four villages, is tended entirely by hand by the local farmers, who have been trained in wine growing, while remaining faithful to the agro-ecological traditions this land has known for hundreds of years. Sitting at an altitude ranging between 2,200 and 2,600 meters above sea level, the estate is named after the magnificent clouds that gather above the permanently snow-capped mountain ranges.

The 2018 Ao Yun is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 4% Petit Verdot. This is full-bodied, but remains so fresh and vertical on the palate. The tannins are so fine and integrated, layering and cool, blue fruit. Incredible wine. The greatest wine made in China so far.