Xige N28 Chardonnay 西鴿酒莊 N28霞多麗 2021

Situated in the Dove Mountain Area, in the heart of the Helan Mountain Wine Region, Xige Estate currently owns a total of 2,000 hectares of planted vines. 

As Fine Wine producer with scale, Xige's Philosophy is to combine Modern Technology with the Respect of Nature, to constantly explore the Potential and the Future of Ningxia Terroir.

Founded in 2017 by Zhang Yanzhi, Xige Estate is a young winery that is challenging & leading the development of a New Era of Chinese Fine Wine.  Zhang is the holder of France National Enology Diploma (DNO) and Bordeaux ISVV Winemaker Diploma. He embrace one goal to heart: to make wines that show  "A PURE EXPRESSION OF HELAN MOUNTAIN TERROIR". 

Chardonnay is an adaptable grape variety that can show very diverse styles. As the only white grape variety allowed to make top quality Burgundy white wines, it is one of the very best media that can truly reflect its terroir.

And N28 Chardonnay is another testament of Xige Estate challenging the ultimate expression of the Region’s terroir. This Chardonnay has been fermented and aged in oak barrels for 12 months. It combines both floral and ripe tropical fruits aromas, with a smooth creamy texture, a beautiful refreshing acidity that makes it very pleasant and
easy to drink, ending up with a very long finish.

Winemaking: The grapes were harvested at the optimal ripeness, gently whole-cluster pressed, and then the juice was clarified before undergoing alcoholic fermentation in 20% new and 80% one-year-old French oak barrels. 30% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in the oak barrels and was aged for 12 months, allowing it to incorporate more creamy and honey aromatics.

Tasting Notes: This wine is made from the winery's old-vine Chardonnay grapes, over 20 years in age. The aroma is vibrant, with fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, cantaloupe, and grapefruit, as well as the honey and fresh cream notes from the oak barrel aging. The palate is round and balanced, with acidity in harmony, showcasing the classic characteristics of Chardonnay.

Year: 2021
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Alcohol Content: 14%vol
Optimal Serving Temperature: 8-12°C
Decanting Time: No need to decant
Optimal Drinking Window: 2022 - 2026

西鴿酒莊成立於2017年，是中國最令人興奮的新興葡萄酒項目之一。西鴿酒莊是一個全新的、現代化的釀酒廠，擁有超過1300公頃的葡萄園，其中有1000多公頃都種植著擁有20年成熟期的葡萄藤。這鞏固了他們的快速成功，成為中國同行中領先的優質葡萄酒品牌之一。西鴿酒莊由張言志擔任首席釀酒師創立，他曾是張裕酒業的釀酒師。與他一起的是克里斯泰爾·舒涅（Christelle Chene），她出生於勃艮第，曾在中國擔任出口銷售總監，並致力於向全世界推廣寧夏葡萄酒以及中國葡萄酒。

西鴿酒莊的葡萄酒在國際上引起了關注，中國國家主席習近平在會見4月訪華的法國總統馬克龍時，選擇了西鴿赤霞珠與蛇龍珠混釀的葡萄酒。在此之前，西鴿酒莊也已經在國際葡萄酒界佔據了一席之地，當時酒莊向英國出口了價值12.4萬英鎊的一批葡萄酒，打破了寧夏單批葡萄酒出口價值最高的記錄。

霞多麗極具可塑性佳，風格多樣，長期以來作為勃艮第頂級產區內的唯一白葡萄品種，是非常能夠反映葡萄園風土的媒介之一。而N28霞多麗是西鴿挑戰產區風土表達極致的又一力證。

釀酒工藝：恰到好處的「果實成熟度」，輕柔細緻的整串氣囊壓榨、澄清後，在20%新/80%一年舊法國橡木桶中進行酒精發酵，30%的酒液在橡木桶內進行蘋乳發酵，並且桶內陳釀12個月，以融入更多奶油、蜂蜜的香氣。

品鑑：該酒甄選酒莊20年以上樹齡的老藤霞多麗葡萄釀造而成，香氣活潑，新鮮的菠蘿、甜瓜、西柚等熱帶水果以及經橡木桶發酵而產生的蜂蜜、新鮮奶油的香氣，口感圓潤，酸度平衡，表現了霞多麗的典型性。

評分 :
年份：2021
葡萄品種：霞多麗
酒濃度：14%vol
最佳飲用溫度：8-12℃
醒酒時間：無需醒酒
最佳飲用日期：2022年-2026年