Top 100 wines of Yunnan

Discover the top 100 best wines of Yunnan as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Yunnan and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Yunnan

The wine region of Yunnan of China. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ao Yun (敖云葡萄园) or the Domaine Shangri-La produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Yunnan are Cabernet-Sauvignon et Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Yunnan often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or tomatoes and sometimes also flavors of mint, cinnamon or dark fruit.

We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Yunnan, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Yunnan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

News from the vineyard of Yunnan

Behind LVMH’s Himalayan wine project: the villages of Ao Yun

It’s no easy task to establish a super-premium wine in an entirely new region, particularly when inviting potential retail partners or distributors to the vineyard involves journeying to a distant corner of the Himalayas in the outer reaches of the Yunnan province, southwestern China. For my journey, after four flights from Bordeaux to Shanghai, Chengdu then Shangri-La, it was a four-hour drive up through stunning mountain passes to the foothills (here, that means 2,200m above sea level) of the ...

Behind LVMH’s Himalayan wine project: the villages of Ao Yun

It’s no easy task to establish a super-premium wine in an entirely new region, particularly when inviting potential retail partners or distributors to the vineyard involves journeying to a distant corner of the Himalayas in the outer reaches of the Yunnan province, southwestern China. For my journey, after four flights from Bordeaux to Shanghai, Chengdu then Shangri-La, it was a four-hour drive up through stunning mountain passes to the foothills (here, that means 2,200m above sea level) of the ...

Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 open for entries

The Decanter Retailer Awards recognises and celebrates the very best wine retailers in the UK and offers wine drinkers an indispensable guide to outstanding retail experiences across the nation. The 2022 edition will see the judging panel grow with six independent wine experts reviewing entries, including returning Chairman Peter Richards MW, Laura Clay, Andy Howard MW, and three new judges: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Vidya Narasimhan and Regine Lee MW. From the best neighbourhood wine shops to ...

The best wines of Yunnan in other styles