The flavor of pencil lead in wine of Hebei

Discover the of Hebei wines revealing the of pencil lead flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Hebei of China. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Great Wall or the Domaine Great Wall produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hebei are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hebei often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak or non oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or cherry.

We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Hebei, producing 55 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hebei go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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