Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Xiaoling
Label Name:
 
Grand Vin de L'himalaya
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Cizhong (Gyalthang), Shangri‑La, Yunnan
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (94%), Merlot (6%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Awards/Ratings
Tasting praise and scores include James Suckling (high marks, JS 94 reported for Xiaoling Grand Vin), Wine Advocate coverage (circa 94 for neighbouring vintages) and strong regional reviews; detailed reviews and scores: TerroirSense (94+ for 2020), Watson’s Wine and retailer notes
Tasting Note
Perfumed and precise: violet, orange peel, potpourri over bright red and blue fruit (strawberry, blueberry), brambly hawthorn and hibiscus, with a hint of graphite/chalk. Medium–full body, refined tannins and a long, focused finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast lamb, aged Manchego or Cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Sichuan‑style lamb skewers, Cantonese roasted meats, mushroom hot pot, aged tofu with chili.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested village grapes; small‑batch fermentation with gentle extraction; matured in French (Burgundy‑style) oak barrels with limited new oak.
Vineyard Info
Xiaoling (XiaoLing) is a boutique high‑altitude estate in Cizhong/Shangri‑La (est. c.2014), backed by Burgundian advisors and focused on terroir‑driven Cabernet and Chardonnay from contracted village vineyards (~2,000–2,400m).