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Tiansai Vineyards T20 Chardonnay 2023
Vintage Character
Tiansai Vineyards T20 Chardonnay 2023 comes from the Yanqi Basin in Xinjiang, a dry white wine that reflects one of China’s most distinctive fine-wine regions. The 2023 vintage delivered steady growing conditions, giving this wine bright fruit, balanced acidity and strong everyday appeal rather than sheer weight. Set at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the Yanqi Basin is shaped by an arid continental climate, abundant sunshine, large day–night temperature shifts and irrigation from mountain snowmelt, all of which help Chardonnay retain freshness while developing clear, pure fruit.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, expect lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with white flowers and a light biscuity note. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with crisp citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle lees-derived creaminess that rounds the texture without blurring its focus; the finish is clean, lightly mineral and refreshingly precise. It is an easy partner for roast chicken, grilled sea bass with lemon butter, or clam linguine, where the wine’s lively acidity and subtle savoury edge bring lift and clarity.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards is widely regarded as one of Xinjiang’s leading boutique estates, helping define the modern identity of the Yanqi Basin. The estate’s philosophy centres on working in harmony with a demanding desert environment, combining careful water management, hand-crafted vineyard work and a strong focus on fruit purity. In the cellar, T20 Chardonnay is made to emphasise varietal clarity and balance, with restrained winemaking and fine lees contact used to add texture rather than overt oak character, making it a polished introduction to the precision and ambition of contemporary Chinese wine.
Tiansai Vineyards T20 Chardonnay 2023 comes from the Yanqi Basin in Xinjiang, a dry white wine that reflects one of China’s most distinctive fine-wine regions. The 2023 vintage delivered steady growing conditions, giving this wine bright fruit, balanced acidity and strong everyday appeal rather than sheer weight. Set at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the Yanqi Basin is shaped by an arid continental climate, abundant sunshine, large day–night temperature shifts and irrigation from mountain snowmelt, all of which help Chardonnay retain freshness while developing clear, pure fruit.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, expect lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with white flowers and a light biscuity note. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with crisp citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle lees-derived creaminess that rounds the texture without blurring its focus; the finish is clean, lightly mineral and refreshingly precise. It is an easy partner for roast chicken, grilled sea bass with lemon butter, or clam linguine, where the wine’s lively acidity and subtle savoury edge bring lift and clarity.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards is widely regarded as one of Xinjiang’s leading boutique estates, helping define the modern identity of the Yanqi Basin. The estate’s philosophy centres on working in harmony with a demanding desert environment, combining careful water management, hand-crafted vineyard work and a strong focus on fruit purity. In the cellar, T20 Chardonnay is made to emphasise varietal clarity and balance, with restrained winemaking and fine lees contact used to add texture rather than overt oak character, making it a polished introduction to the precision and ambition of contemporary Chinese wine.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryTiansai Vineyards
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerLilian Carter
CountryChina
Expert RatingJS 91
RegionXinjiang
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionYanqi
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$320
HK$320
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