Xige Jade Dove Single Vineyard Marselan 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Xige
Label Name:
 
Jade Dove Single Vineyard Marselan
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Ningxia — Eastern Helan Mountains / Qingtongxia.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Marselan.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
g. , Cabernet Gernischt 2019) has won DWWA Silver (92 pts)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; spicy cinnamon and nutmeg with dried cherry, plum, brown sugar and date-cake notes. Concentrated, layered, smooth tannins and integrated oak; long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, soy‑braised beef, Sichuan pepper‑spiced dishes, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Marselan, fermented and matured ~12 months in oak barrels (French/American reported); balanced extraction to keep elegance.

Vineyard Info
Xige Estate (西鸽) — large Ningxia producer founded by Bordeaux‑trained Zhang Yanzhi in 2017; focuses on single‑vineyard bottlings from Helan Mountain East.