2017 Ao Yun

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 88.8 points

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  11/6/2023 - fcxj wrote: 88 Points

  Plonk.

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  9/14/2023 - Papies wrote: 92 Points

  Nicoletta who tasted this blind ( post 1hr or so of decanting) described this spot on.
  The nose is of a cab sauv dominated wine, Bordeaux style for sure with good use of oak and a very pretty set of classic aromatics. Young indeed but round and polished and actually drinks very well for its youth. What sets it apart and confused her a lot in terms of origin ( else she would would have said Bordeaux left bank) was how dark the coulor was and how dense. Was like a Pingus or Unico level of darkness.
  Properly well made wine and indeed a very pretty one and would amaze people on quality and elegance. Really impressed and expected very little. This can rival many of the Bordeaux wines for sure. 92

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  3/13/2022 - Sean Tay wrote: 94 Points

  Deep ruby in colour. Nose still closed. Hints of black current, black fruits, flora. Medium+ acidity and high tannin. Big and full bodied. Long finish. Decanted for 5 hours. Magic number to decanted 8 hours. Very cool and rainy season. Drank 2015, 2016 and 2017 side by side and felt that for now 2015 > 2017 > 2016. Given time, 2017 have more depth and complexity and it will probably taste better than 2015. Time will tell.

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  9/2/2021 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Syrah 4%, Petit Verdot 3% and Merlot 2%
  from 314 plots totaling 27.7 hectares on the banks of the Mekong River
  at the foothills of the Himalayas in north Yunnan province, China
  at 2,200 - 2,600 m with manual farming involving 114 local families
  following organic and traditional practices. The blend comprises yield from 4 main villages:
  Adong 21%, Shuori 32%, Sinong 14%, Xidang 33%
  Extra oxygen was introduced in vinification to compensate for thin air at altitude.
  Malolactic in barrels and earthenware.
  Aged 14 months in 36% new oak.
  14% Abv. 2928 cases of 12b, 2000 Mg and 50 Double Mg
  Proprietor: The LVMH Group
  Estate Manager/Winemaker: Maxence Dulou
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby. Fresh, concentrated blend.
  B(alance)=3: Fine fruit with vivid acidity and firm structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark fruits, fresh herbs, saline minerality.
  D(epth)=1: Textured mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
  
  Meticulous wine-making in a wet vintage.
  
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  9/2/2021 - fanglangzhe Does not like this wine: 80 Points

  Lots of smokey oak (too much), green bell pepper, dark fruits.

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