NZZ Bellevue | China's flagship winery has big ambitions
Chinese wines are not yet widespread in this country. But that could change soon. The flagship winery Changyu Moser has great ambitions. He challenges international competition with his luxury products
Chinese wines are not yet widespread in this country. But that could change soon. The flagship winery Changyu Moser has great ambitions. He challenges international competition with his luxury products
The wine impresses in the blind tasting
Is this justified? Everyone has to decide for themselves, but in a small blind comparison with top wines from Spain, Australia and California, the Chinese held up more than well thanks to its power, elegance, depth and great length.
The 2016 is characterized by an intense, complex nose. The tannins present and the ripe acidity are well integrated. Purple Air Comes from the East is aged in new barriques for two years.
A slightly cheaper alternative
A slightly cheaper alternative is the house's Grand Vin, also made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2016 is reminiscent of a Bordeaux in some respects. It is almost a must for training purposes, writes the German blogger Captain Cork.
Chinese wine proves that the country definitely has the potential to keep up with the big players from other renowned regions. The nose is dominated by notes of cassis, plum, spices and slightly floral hints. The harmonious but still youthful wine presents itself with present tannins, medium acidity and good structure.
But the winner comes from Spain
In the non-representative tasting, the Spanish cult wine Valbuena 5° from 2014 from Vega Sicilia from the Ribera del Duero stood out - a great interpretation of the local Tempranillo grape variety. Power and elegance combine with nobility.
Chinese wine proves that the country definitely has the potential to keep up with the big players from other renowned regions. The nose is dominated by notes of cassis, plum, spices and slightly floral hints. The harmonious but still youthful wine presents itself with present tannins, medium acidity and good structure.
But the winner comes from Spain
In the non-representative tasting, the Spanish cult wine Valbuena 5° from 2014 from Vega Sicilia from the Ribera del Duero stood out - a great interpretation of the local Tempranillo grape variety. Power and elegance combine with nobility.
