Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve (Shanxi) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Grace Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Chairman's Reserve (Shanxi)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shanxi.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; James Suckling 94. Praised by Jancis Robinson

Tasting Note
Rich dark ruby with aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, violet, vanilla, clove and ripe capsicum. Broad, concentrated palate with cocoa, textural tannins and a persistent, lengthy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheeses (cheddar, manchego); Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ, braised beef noodle soups.

Production Method
Hand‑selected grapes; extended skin contact; malolactic fermentation in seasoned barrels; ~16 months aging in French oak (45% new, 25% 1‑yr, 30% 2‑yr); minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Grace Vineyard (family winery founded by Chun‑Keung Chan, established in the late 1990s) focuses on premium Chinese wines; Chairman's Reserve is their flagship series.