2023 Mingyi Above the Creek Chardonnay 桃溪之上

This is an exquisite, high-altitude boutique release from Yunnan’s Shangri-La terroir: the Mingyi . Differentiated by its label text "Above the Creek" (桃溪之上), this expression showcases a distinct single-vineyard plot within Shangri-La's extreme high-elevation valley slopes. Benefiting from the stellar 2023 vintage, it delivers striking clarity and precision, opening with a refined aromatic bouquet of white nectarine, crisp green apple, citrus blossom, and lemongrass, layered with subtle hazelnut, brioche, and a chalky mountain mineral drive. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, sleek, and deliciously pure, where a focused fruit core is balanced by a tight, driving line of natural acidity, finishing exceptionally clean, vibrant, and long.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2023

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

• Producer: Mingyi Winery (酩一酒庄)

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: High-Altitude, Artisanal, Pure, and Mineral-Driven White Chardonnay

• Perfect for (food pairing): Fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared sea scallops with lemon butter, steam-cooked coral trout with ginger and scallions, delicate sashimi, or grilled king prawns. Its high-altitude acidity, clean mineral tension, and crisp fruit core also make it a superb companion for sturgeon caviar served on warm blinis, poached organic chicken, or a fresh goat cheese salad.