詩百篇 Chapter and Verse Reserve Chardonnay 2019

Country: China
Region and Appellation: Hebei

Chapter and Verse Reserve Chardonnay 2019 earned an impressive 92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, placing it among China's finest white wines. It also earned an outstanding 94 points from James Suckling, who declared it "A fabulous chardonnay...They nailed it with 2019! A dead-ringer for Burgundy".

Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Zhao Desheng at Canaan Winery in Hebei's Huailai County—an hour from Beijing—this wine showcases the exceptional terroir of vineyards planted between 500-1,000 meters elevation on diverse limestone and clay soils. Night-harvested to preserve freshness, this Chardonnay represents the "Mastery" tier of the Chapter and Verse collection, named after Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu's celebrated "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup". This wine showcases premium grapes from Site 16, the estate's best highland vineyard blocks, harvested at night to preserve pristine freshness.

Burgundian Barrel Aging & Lees Contact

Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with extended lees contact, developing remarkable complexity and creamy texture while maintaining vibrant acidity. The winemaking follows Burgundian principles learned from Zhao's years training in Bordeaux.

Golden Fruit & Mineral Precision

The deep lemon-yellow, almost golden appearance opens to enticing aromas of lemon peel, red apple, roasted pineapple, and oyster-shell minerality accented by vanilla, sour cream, and subtle flint notes. Rich and bold on the palate with ripe honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and toasted bread flavors lifted by harmonious acidity and a long, nutty finish.

Chardonnay

Dry

750mL