Longting Reserve Sea Breeze Petit Manseng 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Longting
Label Name:
 
Reserve Sea Breeze Petit Manseng
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shandong (Penglai / Yantai).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Petit Manseng.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
IWSC: 93 (Reserve Sea Breeze Petit Manseng 2022). TerroirSense/Tasting reports: 93 and positive reviews; listed and reviewed by Jancis Robinson and specialty retailers

Tasting Note
Aromatic tropical profile of pineapple, apricot and citrus blossom with gardenia and honey notes; medium–full body, bright acidity, light saline minerality and a faint yuzu skin bitterness on the finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled scallops, buttered lobster, creamy pasta, roasted pigeon, goat cheese. Asian: Cantonese steamed fish, butter crab, tempura prawns, Sichuan-style spicy shrimp, sushi/sashimi.

Production Method
100% Petit Manseng; cool fermentation for freshness with light oak ageing (short oak contact), intended to preserve aromatics and lift acidity.

Vineyard Info
Penglai LongTing Vineyard (Longting Vineyard) is a coastal Shandong estate producing boutique varietal wines; winemaker Larson Liu noted for Petit Manseng and Chardonnay expressions.