{"title":"Changyu Moser","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing two intensive years of construction, Chateau Changyu Moser XV was officially opened on August\u003cbr\u003e18th, 2013 near Yinchuan, the capital city of the province of Ningxia. Changyu has invested the equivalent of 70\u003cbr\u003emillion euros in the chateau’s construction, which houses an impressive 1,500 barrique cellar as well as high-tech\u003cbr\u003ewinemaking equipment including the bottling line. Every stage of wine production takes place at the chateau:\u003cbr\u003eviticulture, pressing, fermentation, maturation in the barrique cellar and bottling. There is also a museum in the\u003cbr\u003echateau that illustrates both the history of Chinese winemaking and the history of Changyu from its foundation in\u003cbr\u003e1892.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-changyu-moser-xv-helan-mountain-blanc-de-noir-white-cabernet-sauvignon-ningxia-case","title":"Chateau Changyu Moser XV Helan Mountain Blanc de Noir White Cabernet Sauvignon Ningxia,  (Case)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull bodied luscious fruit driven wine with a cornucopia of black fruit, combined with complex toasty savoury oak, with a fresh and persistant finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55930278052220,"sku":"CASE41905","price":248.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/moser.png?v=1767750928"},{"product_id":"chateau-changyu-moser-xv-helen-mountain-blanc-de-noir-white-cabernet-sauvignon-ningxia-case","title":"Chateau Changyu Moser, XV Helen Mountain Blanc de Noir White Cabernet Sauvignon Ningxia,  (Case)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colour of this Cabernet comes with a hue of ros., just a touch to indicate its provenance. Surprisingly peachy on the nose with a cornucopia of floral aromas. On the palate it offers peach and exotic fruits with a hint of violet. The vibrancy comes from its perfectly balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55930278445436,"sku":"CASE42915","price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/A_fc22e314-67a7-4eb1-9de6-dfcde2766af2.jpg?v=1773109632"},{"product_id":"changyu-moser-helan-mountain-blanc-de-noir-2023-case","title":"Changyu Moser, Helan Mountain Blanc de Noir, 2023 (Case)","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eThe analytics show an increase in the acidity from 2017 to 2023 to 5,8 g\/L (from 5,4) – you can taste the difference with the wine showing more grip and freshness. Despite the impression of a certain “sweetness” on the palate, the wine is bone-dry. The small Ningxia berries give a lot of extraction (ca. 25 % more than in European Cabernet Sauvignon grapes); due to the extremely dry climate the skin-to-juice ratio produces more solids in the wine – hence also a unique concentration of fruit flavours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eAroma: Grapefruit peel, citrussy combined with exotic fruit aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003ePalate: A range of new flavours, echoing the aromatic experience on the nose. Luscious, generous, yet elegant and zippy on the palate. The profile of this unique wine sits between a typical unoaked Chardonnay and a racy Sauvignon Blanc from the Old World – introducing a completely new flavour profile. The wine will age for a long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56634327204220,"sku":"CASEM7756123","price":138.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/Helan_Mountain_CS_Blanc_de_Noir_2023.png?v=1776724471"},{"product_id":"changyu-moser-helan-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-2023-case","title":"Changyu Moser, Helan Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 (Case)","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eSpeaking on this wine, Jancis Robinson MW said to Lenz M. Moser in 2016: “This is the most important wine in your portfolio – it will reach many consumers around the world a create the awareness for wines from China.”This is also a reason why we put our utmost care in creating this “affordable” wine from our Chateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eWe also wanted to create a new style of unoaked wine from the Chateau – “showing the character of the best Cabernet Sauvignon berries I have ever worked with”, says Lenz. Spice of China, concentrated fruit aromas and flavours you would never expect from such a young Cabernet. The small berries occur in this desert climate to protect themselves from evaporating the water – hence a fantastic skin to juice ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56634335199612,"sku":"CASEM7766123","price":139.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/Helan_Mountain_Cabernet_Sauvignon_2023.png?v=1776292249"},{"product_id":"changyu-moser-family-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-case","title":"Changyu Moser, Family Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 (Case)","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eJancis 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'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eBottled in March 2024. Dark, developed ruby. Aromatic, perfumed Cabernet. Lots of tannin and potential.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eAnd this is what it is – lots of potential and yet, already drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56634339983740,"sku":"CASEM7786122","price":218.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/CCMXVMoserFamilyCS_2019.png?v=1776292264"},{"product_id":"changyu-moser-purple-air-cabernet-sauvignon-2019-case","title":"Changyu Moser, Purple Air  Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 (Case)","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eThis is the lowest of our top wines and the acidity level of 5.4 G\/L is also a welcome indicator of freshness. We learn from Bordeaux and its approach to “la frecheur”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eBeautiful floral aromas on the nose, leading to more complex red and dark berry fruit notes, with savoury hints of cedar, tobacco and a warm touch of vanilla from subtle wood treatment – all in perfect harmony, with a built in “feel good” factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eOn the palate, luscious, generous and moreish with a delightful freshness. A top wine from Ningxia yet we have focused on elegance and finesse, the wine has intensity and complexity without being overbearing or overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eLenz M. Moser: ‘We believe this wine will pave the way for a new breed of Ningxia wines, where the focus is on the pure pleasure of drinking.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eSince it is my second vintage it is hard to say when peak drinking will be reached, however, judging from the quality of the grapes at harvest, it will drink well for a minimum of 15 years. The wine is still super young, yet already a real pleasure to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eIt is certainly the best ever red I have been involved in making. We worked very hard to bring this new style of wine to life. And I will dedicate this very special creation to the leaders of Changyu and all involved in making this wine. It takes a great team to achieve, now the ultimate jury is out with the opinion formers and our customers to give the final verdict.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56634358366588,"sku":"CASEM7796119","price":921.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/Purple_Air_Comes_from_the_East_2019.png?v=1776292322"},{"product_id":"changyu-moser-family-cabernet-sauvignon-blanc-de-noir-2025-case","title":"Changyu Moser, Family Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc de Noir , 2025 (Case)","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eWhat started as a test can be enjoyed now for the first time ever in the history of wine: a barrique aged version of a White Cabernet. We loved the “stainless” steel version of our Blanc de Noir Cabernet Sauvignon so much, that we started ageing the wine in barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eAfter repeatedly tasting the barrels in the cellar we grew more and more confident this will be something spectacular – and indeed it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eAll the credentials of our other, unoaked, White Cabernet have been refined with subtle wood treatment for 12 months. This gives it the harmony and complexity expected of a world-class white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFlex flexIn\"\u003eIt enriches the taste profiles of wine all together – a new star is born. To be compared to great Burgundy whites, Austrian top Grüner Veltiners and Chardonnays from around the world: fat, luscious, fruit driven by a cornucopia of exotic flavors, lingering on the palate and aftertaste. We loved the first 1000 bottles so much that we have already put 24,000 bottles worth of wine into new French barrique - so, stay tuned for the 2018 release for the second ever White Cabernet aged in barrique – proving the point that China has gone onto innovation and surprising the world with its new generation of wines. Thank you Changyu for your trust and for letting us create exciting new wines at the Chateau Changyu Moser XV, 2000 km away from Yantai, Changyu HQ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Changyu Moser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56734584603004,"sku":"CASEM7776123","price":217.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1812\/3999\/files\/Moser_Family_CS_Blanc_de_Noir_2023.png?v=1778884254"}],"url":"https:\/\/thefinewinecompany.co.uk\/collections\/changyu-moser.oembed","provider":"The Fine Wine Company Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}