Chairman's Reserve 2019

Vineyard Region : Shanxi

Grape Variety : 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc

Length/Type of Fermentation : 

For 2019, the months of September onwards stayed relatively dry and fine until harvest. We still received high-ish temperature towards October, allowing the last pick Cabernet Sauvignon to be hung in the vineyard for a longer period of time.

Fruits for our flagship wine always derive from a few designated block of vineyards. It undergo generous hand selection prior to fermentation & spend extended period of time on skin prior to pressing to achieve flavor balance.

Length/Type of Aging : 

The wine spend approximately 2 months in seasoned barrel for MLF, follow by further 16 months aging in 45%new French Oak & 25% 1 years old barrel + 30% 2 years old barrel. The wine are treated minimum prior to bottling to maintain it’s full flavour potential.

Alc : 14.5%vol

Tasting Note : 

Rich dark red in color with crimson hue.

On the nose, it has upfront notes of dark blackcurrant, vanilla spices, ripe capsicum & lifted darker component of the fruits. Some violet & blue fruits too.

On the palate, it has a broad spectrum texture. Redefine plums note & chocolate sweetness and carry good amount of freshness.

Textural tannins, acids & fruit sweetness. Persistent & lengthy finish.

about Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve 

“Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve” Series signifies our founder Mr. Chun-Keung Chan’s commitment and determination to produce the best quality wine of China. Just like many world-class wineries in France, he hopes to create a legend in the wine-making industry in China that will be celebrated for generations to come. “Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve” is made from top-class grapes. Like all other top wines in the world, natural sediment will appear in the wine after a certain time of storage. This wine should age for 10 years or over. 

Jancis Robinson MW has praised Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve series as one of the best Chinese wines she has tasted.