Ao Yun - Chine 2022
ALSO AVAILABLE IN BAMBOO OWC1 : 198 EUR
AO YUN, AN EPIC JOURNEY
Ao Yun, the first wine estate of the Himalayas, is born from a dream that began in 2008: to create a unique, world-class fine wine in China. Commissioned by Moët Hennessy, Dr.Tony Jordan embarked on a journey into the unknown and after 4 years of scouring the vast terrain of China he eventually made it to North Yunnan, where he observed an ideal microclimate for a fine cabernet. With each vintage, the Ao Yun team, led by Estate & Technical Director Maxence Dulou, perpetuates this vision.
Ao Yun lies near the legendary and remote village of Shangri-La, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Ao Yun’s vineyards are on the banks of the Mekong River, in the UNESCO-protected area of the Three Parallel Rivers and below the sacred Meili snow mountain (6800m). Each of the 4 villages is spread over complementary altitudes from 2100m to 2600m and has different soils, sun exposure and microclimates.
Please find all the marketing materials in the link below, including the presentation, visuals, and time-lapse videos of the vineyards.
https://we.tl/t-08G75RiYgi
The 2022 vintage:
The best conditions so far with evenly distributed rainfall and generous sunshine, reminding the memorable 2020, yet with an even better first half of the year. This resulted in homogeneous growth and our most qualitative harvest to date: 62% went into Ao Yun, the highest percentage so far.
Tasting notes
Glossy, intense ruby garnet hue. Restrained yet enticing aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, cocoa, eucalyptus and subtle rose with a marked freshness. The palate reveals a complex tapestry of ethereal fruit seamlessly integrated with fine-grained tannins, making it approchable even in its youth. Remarkable depth and intensity walking on a tight rope of splendid acidity create a sense of both power and finesse. Seemingly endless finish with an endearing saline note which naturally invites a second sip.