2022 Mingyi "Above the Creek" Chardonnay (桃溪之上)

Description

The 2022 "Above the Creek" (桃溪之上 - Tao Xi Zhi Shang) is a remarkable expression of high-altitude viticulture. Grown at approximately 2,800 meters above sea level in the village of Jiangpo, these vineyards benefit from intense UV radiation and extreme diurnal temperature shifts, which allow the grapes to develop incredible concentration while maintaining electric natural acidity.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2022

• Region/Appellation: Shangri-La, Yunnan (China)

• Producer: Mingyi Winery (酩一酒庄)

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Powerful, saline, and crystalline; characterized by notes of flint, iodine, lime zest, and subtle, high-quality oak integration.

• Perfect for: Serious Burgundy collectors looking for the "next big thing" in global wine. It is a stunning companion for premium seafood like grilled marron or turbot.