Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Xiaoling
Label Name:
 
Grand Vin de L'himalaya
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Yunnan (Shangri‑La / Cizhong village).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (~88%), Merlot (~12%), small amounts of Carménère (co-planted).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Awards/Ratings
User and critic recognition: Vivino average ~3. 9/5 (many ratings). TerroirSense notes strong scores for the estate (e. g. , 2019/2020 vintages 94/94+)
Tasting Note
Dark red fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) with violet, orange‑peel, cedar, dried herbs and a savoury, mushroomy note. Polished, medium‑full palate, firm refined tannins and lively acidity with a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char‑siu pork, Sichuan beef stir‑fry, Korean BBQ lamb skewers, roasted tea‑smoked duck.
Production Method
High‑altitude vineyard fruit (2,000–2,800m), low yields; parcel fermentation (some traditional earthenware jars), gentle extraction, matured in French oak/burgundy barrels. Small‑batch vinification.
Vineyard Info
XiaoLing estate (Cizhong) makes limited production high‑altitude wines with French advisers; sources grapes from many small village plots farmed with local families. Ambition to craft China’s premium ‘Grand Vin’.