Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Long Dai |
Label Name: | Long Dai (Gift Box) |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | China |
Region: | Qiu Shan Valley, Shandong |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marselan |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 points (2020); Wine Advocate 94 points (2020); widely reviewed by Decanter and other international retailers
Tasting Note
Vibrant dark-fruit core of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with violet floral, graphite, iodine and liquorice spice. Fine-grained, polished tannins, bright freshness and integrated oak lead to a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef, aged cheddar and mushroom dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, red-braised pork, braised beef noodles, Szechuan beef and mushroom hotpot.
Production Method
Grapes fermented separately, Bordeaux-style blending; temperature-controlled fermentations and élevage in French oak barrels before final assembly.
Vineyard Info
Domaine de Long Dai (Domaines Barons de Rothschild/Lafite) planted on granite terraces in Qiushan Valley; estate project begun 2008 with ~40+ hectares and low-yield premium viticulture.