Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Helan
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Helan.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
More informations about the region of Ningxia
Star vineyard of China at the eastern foot of the Helan Mountains (Ningxia, 1,200 m on the edge of the Gobi), dry and sunny climate. Cabernet Sauvignon as the signature red — deep and structured with intense notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, incense and a spiced-vanilla touch, round tannins and great ageing potential, crowned world's best Bordeaux blend at Decanter 2010 (Jia Bei Lan). Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Gernischt (Carménère) as complements. The "Bordeaux of the Orient".