Ao Yun 2013
Ao Yun 2013 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah (Sichuan, China), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £285.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominus 2003 Dominus Estate · Napa Valley | £285.00 | |||
| Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Spottswoode · Napa Valley | £285.00 | |||
| Joseph Phelps Backus 1978 Joseph Phelps · Napa Valley | £282.00 | |||
| Trevallon Rouge 1989 Domaine de Trevallon · Baux de Provence | £288.00 |
Ao Yun 2013 is a medium- to full-bodied Bordeaux-style red wine produced in Yunnan, China. Ao Yun is a premium Chinese wine created by LVMH, first produced in 2013. It is a Bordeaux-style blend that may contain Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Merlot sourced from 314 distinct vineyard parcels spread across four villages – Adong, Xidang, Sinong and Shuori – at 2,200m-2,600m elevation in the Himalayan foothills. On the inaugural 2013. "A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, this is a bold, dramatic and compelling debut wine from winemaker Maxence Dulou. Particularly impressive is the strong sense and imprint of place which is partially revealed by its saturated colour, exquisite ripeness, silky, grainy tannins and exciting freshness. The palate also provides sweet black and red cherry fruit overlaid with cool graphite, camphor as well as notes of juniper, pepper and cumin. Most surprising of all is the 15.1% alcohol which is both balanced and well hidden in the texture and freshness. It’s difficult to predict how long the wine will age and develop. But all the elements are there for a long and happy life." Decanter