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Helan Qingxue Vineyard Jia Bei Lan Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Helan Qingxue Vineyard Jia Bei Lan Reserve Chardonnay 2018

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A creamy, medium-bodied Chardonnay from Ningxia's high-altitude vineyards, offering ripe lemon and roasted pineapple with integrated oak, toast, and a touch of lees-driven minerality for a vibrant, balanced sip. The Helan Qingxue Vineyard Jia Bei Lan Reserve Chardonnay 2018, from China, is 100% Chardonnay. With a deep lemon hue, it offers pineapple, peach, and vanilla. Earned 87 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Serve at 10-12°C; enjoy now or cellar until 2030.
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From Helan Qingxue Vineyard in China's Ningxia region at the foot of the Helan Mountains, the Jia Bei Lan Reserve Chardonnay 2018 is a refined 100% Chardonnay sourced from a 2.6-hectare demonstration vineyard at 1,138 meters elevation on pollution-free soils that capture the area's sunlight and temperature range for premium viticulture. Hand-harvested grapes from the balanced 2018 vintage—characterized by moderate conditions yielding concentrated yet fresh fruit—undergo fermentation with 70% in new oak for 16 months to impart structure and complexity, while preserving the vibrant character of Ningxia's emerging cool-climate site. As part of the acclaimed Jia Bei Lan series from founders Rong Jian and Wang Fengyu with consultant Professor Li Demei, this production emphasizes respect for nature and soil, yielding a deep lemon wine with golden highlights and harmonious depth.

Tasting Notes A creamy, medium-bodied Chardonnay from Ningxia's high-altitude vineyards, offering ripe lemon and roasted pineapple with integrated oak, toast, and a touch of lees-driven minerality for a vibrant, balanced sip. The nose reveals ripe lemon, roasted pineapple, and hints of toast and minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and harmonious, with fair acidity, subtle lees texture, and flavors of yellow fruit and oak integration, leading to a moderate, clean finish.

Awards and Accolades The 2018 Jia Bei Lan Reserve Chardonnay earned 87 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for its well-assembled ripe fruit and potential for short-term improvement.

Serving and Cellaring Serve at 10-12°C with 20-30 minutes of chilling to accentuate aromas. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with seafood, poultry, or soft cheeses. Enjoy now through 2030, during which it will develop enhanced nutty and honeyed nuances.

Technical Details
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Residual Sugar: <5 g/L
Closure: Cork

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