Puchang Beichun 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Puchang
Label Name:
 
Beichun
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Xinjiang (Turpan Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Beichun (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Ian D'Agata 94 points (Beichun 2018); TerroirSense ~92+ review; Puchang holds ECOCERT organic certification; related Puchang Beichun vintages have earned Decanter DWWA recognition (e. g. , 2015 Silver)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with perfumed black- and red-cherry, cocoa, licorice and violet notes. Smooth entry, elegant mid-palate with creamy dark cherry, smoky plum, sandalwood and sweet spice; long, mouth-coating finish (Amarone-like richness).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short rib, aged hard cheeses, mushroom ragù. Asian: Peking duck, Xinjiang-style lamb skewers, spicy Szechuan beef, braised pork belly (hong shao rou).

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel; aged 12 months in third-fill 500L and 225L oak barrels, then bottle-aged ~18 months before release.

Vineyard Info
Puchang Vineyard, Turpan Valley—historic estate revitalised (originally 1975; modern ownership since 2008). Organic (ECOCERT) producer farming Xinjiang varieties; ~100ha, ~130,000 bottles/year.