The old vines are very much in evidence as there is a true abundance of palate soaking dry extract that imparts a velvety mouth feel to the mid-palate and buffers the very firm tannins on the youthfully austere
There is a touch of dryness in the endnote
A much earthier mix of red and dark currant
There is plenty of muscle and a certain robust power and while the shaping tannins are dense they are also relatively fine
(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze made from vines planted in 1973)
Ao Yun Vintage:2018 The old vines are veryThis 2013 Ao Yun is a new star of China! The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri La, at the edge of the Himalayas. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this wine with 90%, the other 10% is Cabernet Franc. 2013 is the first vintage. It is opaque, with a very deep ruby color. Elegant and restrained in style, it reveals scents of bell pepper, blackcurrant, prune and blackberry with subtle hints of dark chocolate, clove, tobacco and licorice. Refreshing on the
