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Tiansai Vineyards T95 Marselan 2021
Vintage Character
2021 Tiansai Vineyards T95 Marselan comes from Xinjiang’s Yanqi Basin, a distinctive desert-influenced growing area that has become one of China’s most compelling fine-wine origins. The 2021 vintage was shaped by abundant sunshine and marked day–night temperature swings, conditions that favored full ripening while helping the grapes retain freshness, making it a strong year for concentrated yet balanced reds. Tiansai’s vineyards lie on the gravelly, sandy soils of the basin, where low rainfall, intense light and the dramatic continental climate give Marselan both depth of fruit and a firm, mineral-edged structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine shows ripe blackberry, black cherry and damson layered with violet, sweet spice and a discreet touch of cedar and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and polished, with medium-high tannins, vibrant acidity and a core of dark fruit that carries into hints of licorice, dried herbs and toasted oak on a long, composed finish. It pairs especially well with grilled lamb chops, duck breast with cherry glaze, or cumin-spiced beef skewers, all of which echo the wine’s combination of richness, freshness and savory lift.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards helped establish the modern reputation of the Yanqi Basin by showing how carefully managed viticulture can translate this extreme landscape into refined, age-worthy wines. The estate is known for its ecological approach in the vineyard, close parcel selection, and meticulous hand-harvesting for its top bottlings. Under the guidance of Li Demei and Lilian Carter, fruit is handled with precision, with élevage in French oak used to frame rather than overpower the variety. The T95 bottling stands out as a focused, premium expression of Marselan and a confident benchmark for contemporary Chinese red wine.
2021 Tiansai Vineyards T95 Marselan comes from Xinjiang’s Yanqi Basin, a distinctive desert-influenced growing area that has become one of China’s most compelling fine-wine origins. The 2021 vintage was shaped by abundant sunshine and marked day–night temperature swings, conditions that favored full ripening while helping the grapes retain freshness, making it a strong year for concentrated yet balanced reds. Tiansai’s vineyards lie on the gravelly, sandy soils of the basin, where low rainfall, intense light and the dramatic continental climate give Marselan both depth of fruit and a firm, mineral-edged structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine shows ripe blackberry, black cherry and damson layered with violet, sweet spice and a discreet touch of cedar and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and polished, with medium-high tannins, vibrant acidity and a core of dark fruit that carries into hints of licorice, dried herbs and toasted oak on a long, composed finish. It pairs especially well with grilled lamb chops, duck breast with cherry glaze, or cumin-spiced beef skewers, all of which echo the wine’s combination of richness, freshness and savory lift.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards helped establish the modern reputation of the Yanqi Basin by showing how carefully managed viticulture can translate this extreme landscape into refined, age-worthy wines. The estate is known for its ecological approach in the vineyard, close parcel selection, and meticulous hand-harvesting for its top bottlings. Under the guidance of Li Demei and Lilian Carter, fruit is handled with precision, with élevage in French oak used to frame rather than overpower the variety. The T95 bottling stands out as a focused, premium expression of Marselan and a confident benchmark for contemporary Chinese red wine.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryTiansai Vineyards
Grape VarietiesMarselan
WinemakerLilian Carter
CountryChina
Expert Rating—
RegionXinjiang
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionYanqi
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$925
HK$925
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