Xiaoling Grand Vin de L'himalaya 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Xiaoling
Label Name:
 
Grand Vin de L'himalaya
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Yunnan (Cizhong / Shangri‑La)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
First vintage 2014 (c. Cru XiaoLing 2014 awarded CWSA Gold (2016); later vintages and releases have received strong praise (critics’ scores commonly in low‑to‑mid 90s for later vintages) and positive reviews from regional merchants and reviewers

Tasting Note
Dense ruby with blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas; high‑altitude freshness brings bright acidity, wild herbs and mineral notes, with firm ripe tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Sichuan hotpot, Tibetan lamb skewers, braised beef noodle soup.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested at >2000m altitude; cool fermentations in small vats, use of clay amphora and ageing in French oak barrels; limited‑volume production.

Vineyard Info
Xiaoling Estate (est. first vintage 2014) in Cizhong, Yunnan; founded with French partners, led by CEO Bertrand Cristau, focusing on high‑altitude terroir wines.