AO YUN (敖云) Shangri La 2017 | Premium Chinese Wine LVMH Luxury Estate Wooden Box

AO YUN (敖云) Shangri La 2017 | Yunnan, China

Tasting Profile

Produced from 314 plots totaling nearly 28 hectares (75 acres) of vineyards, the AO YUN 2017 vintage is a sophisticated blend showcasing the complexity of China's high-altitude terroir. This wine displays deep garnet color with captivating depth and elegance. The nose reveals enticing aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa, licorice, and subtle spice notes. On the palate, silky tannins frame layers of ripe dark fruit, mocha, mineral undertones, white pepper, and earth, with an elegant, persistent finish that exemplifies the refined character of this pioneering Chinese wine.

Producer Heritage & Terroir

AO YUN - LVMH's Chinese Wine Legacy: AO YUN represents LVMH's prestigious venture into premium Chinese winemaking, establishing new benchmarks for quality in the Chinese wine industry. The 2017 vintage marks the maturation of this groundbreaking project, showcasing refined winemaking technique and the distinctive character of China's legendary Shangri La region. This wine embodies LVMH's commitment to creating world-class wines from exceptional terroirs around the globe.

Yunnan Region - High-Altitude Terroir: Produced from 314 plots totaling nearly 28 hectares of carefully selected vineyards at extraordinary altitude (2,000+ meters), AO YUN's terroir represents one of the world's most unique and challenging winemaking environments. The high-altitude location creates distinctive conditions that develop grapes with exceptional minerality, complexity, and character. This terroir's geographic and cultural significance makes each bottle a collector's item.

2017 Vintage Characteristics

The 2017 vintage represents a mature expression of AO YUN's winemaking excellence, demonstrating the consistency and quality achievable in China's high-altitude vineyards. Produced from carefully selected grapes across the 314-plot vineyard complex, the 2017 showcases refined complexity and the distinctive character that defines AO YUN's reputation as the premier Chinese wine from LVMH's visionary project.

Specifications

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend
• Region: Yunnan Province, China (High-altitude terroir)
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard: 314 plots totaling 28 hectares (75 acres)
• Altitude: 2,000+ meters (Shangri La region)
• Alcohol Content: 14.0% ABV
• Format: 750ml in Premium Wooden Presentation Box
• Producer: AO YUN (LVMH Luxury Group)

Food Pairing Recommendations

This prestigious Chinese wine pairs beautifully with:

• Asian Cuisine: Peking duck, braised meats, soy-based preparations, stir-fried mushrooms, dim sum
• Red Meats: Prime steaks, prime rib, lamb with Asian spices, venison, grilled beef
• Poultry: Roasted chicken with ginger and scallions, tea-smoked duck, Asian prepared poultry
• Game: Wild boar, pheasant with Asian herbs, rabbit with five-spice, roasted game birds
• Special Occasions: Fine dining, milestone celebrations, investment wine collecting, luxury entertaining

Cellaring & Aging Potential

Drinking Window: 2027-2050+

This exceptional Chinese wine in premium wooden presentation box is structured for extended aging in the cellar. As LVMH's mature expression of their Chinese wine project, AO YUN 2017 demonstrates exceptional potential for world-class aging development. The structured tannins and natural acidity provide an excellent framework for development over 20-25 years. Secondary flavors will emerge gradually with age, creating increasingly sophisticated complexity. Optimal drinking begins around 10-15 years of age, though well-stored bottles will continue to improve for 30+ years or more. This wine represents a historic milestone in Chinese viticulture and is ideal for serious collectors and investors in Asian wine markets. The premium wooden box provides both protection and distinguished presentation for collectors. Store in cool, dark conditions (55°F/13°C) with consistent temperature.

A legendary expression of China's winemaking potential from LVMH's mature Chinese wine project—a prestigious collector's item and historic milestone in world wine.