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Ao Yun 2016

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Ao Yun 2016 is a refined example of this modern Chinese maison's signature red wine. Introducing new plantings, grape types and blending and tasting techniques has created a wine that is more balanced and elegant than ever.
Just 1,816 cases of the 2016 vintage were created – demonstrating the maison's dedication to making only the best wines each year. This smoky red wine has plenty of red fruits and a saline, mineral edge.
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TASTING NOTES:
Smoky, saline and elegant

Aroma

On the nose, smoke and cedar mingle with exotic yellow and red fruits.

Taste

Persistent and elegant on the palate with soft dense tannins and a long mineral finish.

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Maxence Dulou

Winemaker & Estate Manager, Ao Yun

HOW TO ENJOY RED WINE

HOW TO ENJOY:
Ao Yun 2016

  • Service temperature - 16-18°C
     
  • Alcohol by volume - 15 % Vol.
     
  • Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place, and away from vibrations
     
  • Health warning - Contains sulphites
     
  • Closure - Cork
     
  • Dosage - Dry
     
BLEND & ORIGIN WINES

BLEND AND ORIGIN:
Ao Yun 2016

The winemaking team made changes to process for their 2016 release.
 

Using older oak creates a more elegant wine, while letting malolactic fermentation take place in barrels and clay jars helps with a lack of oxygen at high altitudes.
 

As this altitude can effect on how a wine tastes, the team brought taste testing to sea level in Hong Kong, and added syrah (4%) and petit verdot (2%) to the blend of cabernet sauvignon (74%) and cabernet franc (4%).

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Ao Yun 2016
Bottle - 75 cL