LVMH Ao Yun 2021

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Merlot 12%, Syrah 6%, Petit Verdot 6%

Alcohol

Approximately 14.0% ABV

Aging & Vinification

Aged for 12 months: 60% in Chinese stoneware jars and glass vats; 40% in French oak barrels (30% new, 30% one-year-old, 40% older)

Harvest & Yield

Harvest duration of 51 days; yields around 16 hl/ha

Terroir Composition

Grapes sourced from four villages: Xidang 10%, Sinong 18%, Shuori 38%, Adong 34%

Tasting Note

Deep and concentrated yet refined, with aromas of dark currants, black olives, tobacco leaves, cigar box, paprika, dark spices, dark minerals, and a touch of cocoa powder. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with masses of dusty tannins and a vertical yet ample finish. A warm, dry-vintage wine that’s powerful but beautifully balanced, polished, and refined.