National Cellar National Cellar 1573

Category:
 
Chinese Wines & Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Baijiu
Producer:
 
National Cellar
Label Name:
 
National Cellar 1573
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Sichuan (Luzhou)
Volume:
 
50ml
ABV:
 
52%
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Designated state banquet liquor by Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (2001); 1573 cellars listed as a National Key Cultural Relic (1996); Luzhou Laojiao brewing technique listed among China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (2006); marketed as using certified organic sorghum

Tasting Note
Strong‑aroma baijiu: floral honey, pine resin and grilled pineapple on the nose; velvety, fruity palate with umami and liquorice, finishing raisin‑like and lingering.

Food Pairing
Chinese: Peking duck, spicy Sichuan hotpot, braised pork belly; Asian: Korean BBQ, Cantonese roast meats, sushi (fatty cuts); Western: roasted lamb, grilled steak, charcuterie and aged cheeses.

Production Method
Solid‑state fermentation in traditional Luzhou Laojiao pits (National Treasure Cellars founded 1573); distilled from sorghum and aged 5–10+ years in natural cellars using historic strong‑aroma techniques.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Luzhou Laojiao from the historic 1573 National Cellars; flagship ‘Guojiao/National Cellar 1573’ expression with longstanding cultural recognition and heritage status.