Changyu Moser, Family Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022

Jancis Robinson MW, in Purple Pages (Tasted 3rd July 2019): “16.5 points. A very good year in Ningxia apparently. Two years in French oak, 10% new. ‘We play a lot with opulence'.

Bottled in March 2024. Dark, developed ruby. Aromatic, perfumed Cabernet. Lots of tannin and potential.”

And this is what it is – lots of potential and yet, already drinkable.

At 14.5% ABV it brings drinking pleasure immediately as it represents the second style of the Chateau’s reds: lighter tannin structure, more primary fruit aromas such as cassis, a bit of tobacco and vanilla.

The small Ningxia Cabernet berries bring an abundance of pleasure in terms of charm and freshness. Benchmark the wine with Cabernet wines from around the world and you will surprise yourself and your guests both in terms of quality and value for money.

The future typicity, authenticity of Ningxia is hinted already in this particular ambassador of the region – spice of China is the element we are seeking and try to perfect – the aim is that in ten years you should be able to hold a a glass of Ningxia wine to your nose and immediately identify the region and hopefully the Chateau.