Xiaoling Grand Vin de L'Himalaya 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Xiaoling
Label Name:
 
Grand Vin de L'Himalaya
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Yunnan (Shangri‑La / Cizhong)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported Wine Advocate score 94 (2019, cited by trade reviews/WineView); Vivino average ~3. 8/5; widely sold and reviewed by retailers including Watson's Wine and Wine O'Cork; praised in regional reviews (James Suckling/TerroirSense for related XiaoLing vintages)

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with blackcurrant, black cherry, pine and savory herbs, plus wild mushroom and fennel. Concentrated, fleshy palate with fine-grained ripe tannins, bright alpine acidity and integrated oak; long, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Sichuan braised beef, stir‑fried mushrooms and aromatic noodle dishes.

Production Method
Small‑batch fermentation in vats with gentle pump‑overs; matured ~22 months in French oak barriques (mix of new and seasoned/neutral); blended and bottled with minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Boutique estate founded c.2013–2014 by Bertrand Cristau; works with high‑altitude (2,000–2,400m) vineyards around Cizhong/Shangri‑La, Burgundian influence and small‑lot, site‑specific viticulture.