LVMH Ao Yun 2018

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Merlot 10%, Syrah 7%, Petit Verdot 4%

Alcohol

Approx. 14.5/15% ABV

Aging & Vinification

Initial 5 months split between 50% Chinese earthenware jars and 50% oak; followed by 10 months in oak barrels (30% new, 30% one-year-old, 40% older)

Harvest & Yield

Extended growing season with harvest among the latest in the world; very low yields

Terroir Composition

Fruit drawn from four villages: Adong, Xidang, Sinong, and Shuori

Tasting Note

Aromas of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry with notes of herbs, clove, smoke, and black tea. The palate is full-bodied with fine, silky tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering mineral finish, combining elegance with depth and freshness.