Ao Yun: Ao Yun 2022

Ao Yun 2022

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Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Merlot 12%, Petit Verdot 6%, Syrah 6%
rot, trocken
14,0% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2032–2057
Verpackt in: 6er OHK
frische Säure
pikant & würzig
seidig & aromatisch
Lobenberg: 99/100
Suckling: 98/100
Jane Anson: 99/100
Decanter: 97/100
China, Yunnan
Allergene: Sulfite,
98
/100

Suckling über: Ao Yun

This is a more refined, pristine Ao Yun with spot-on balance and suppleness. In a way, this is more confidently stripped-down and less decorated than the in past, with higher merlot presence than usual, offering a bit more flesh and roundness with a bit less density and power. Still quite deep on the nose, with attractive notes from paprika and ash tray to deep, red and black plums, currants and hints of incense, spice and cedar. Almost full-bodied, but not as dense and opulent or concentrated as before, with an abundance of fine, dusty tannins and a lasting but understated finish, slowly growing at the end. First year without the inclusion of press wine, with more glass jars used during aging. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, 7% syrah and 7% petit verdot. This can be approached relatively earlier. Drink from 2027.

99
/100

Jane Anson über: Ao Yun

Love this wine, and love how it keeps telling its story of a mountain wine with fragrant fresh herbs and succulent black fruits that slowly unroll in the glass. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah stand out in the glass, spiralling outwards and upwards with cold ash, freshly cut herbs, cassis, blueberry and cranberry fruits. Steel and gunsmoke reduction evident on the opening, give this time in the glass or a few more years in bottle. One of the most 'European' vintages since the launch of the wine, in terms of rain in spring and dry in summer. Maxence Dulou winemaker, with 131 families farming the 31ha of vines across 773 sub-plots (yes, you read that right) set at 2,100-2,600m. 23hl/h yield.

97
/100

Decanter über: Ao Yun

Earthy, savoury notes on the nose, I always find this wine so expressive and unique in terms of aromatics. A little shy and subdued compared to more recent quite impressive vintages. Tannins are fine and filling, there's lovely purity to the fruit with concentration to - smoke, peppercorns, flint, cedar as well as mouthwatering blueberry and cranberry fruit. This has tannin finesse, depth, roundness and fresh acidity yet this still feels a touch closed at this point. I love the chalky and mineral elements, graphite, liquorice and wet stones. This still needs some time to fully harmonise but there's great potential. 7% Syrah and 7% Petit Verdot complete the blend.

Mein Winzer

Ao Yun

Der Grand Cru aus China stammt aus vier traumhaft schön gelegenen Dörfern, die sich wie kleine Oasen an die ansonsten rau wirkenden Berghänge klammern. Ao Yun schafft es, große Intensität mit fabelhafter Finesse zu kombinieren.

Ao Yun 2022