Château Nine Peaks Qi White Chardonnay 2022 – Qingdao, China
Rich yet balanced, with citrus, apricot and creamy oak layered over fresh acidity. A polished, full-bodied Chardonnay with texture, depth and a long elegant finish.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Citrus, apricot, peach, vanilla, toasted oak, creamy texture with mineral lift and long finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings: Butter prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta, dim sum, chilli crab.
🌡️ Serve at: 8–12°C
🍾 Grape: Chardonnay | Region: Qingdao (Shandong), China | Vintage: 2022
About the Wine
The Qi White Chardonnay 2022 is Château Nine Peaks’ premium white expression, crafted from carefully selected vineyard parcels in Qingdao. Influenced by coastal conditions and modern winemaking, the wine combines ripeness with freshness. Fermented in French oak and aged on lees, it delivers both texture and complexity, positioning it firmly in the premium Chardonnay category.
Tasting Experience
Colour
Bright golden yellow with clarity.
Aroma & Palate
Intense and layered, showing citrus, apricot and peach, supported by toasty oak, vanilla and subtle floral notes. The palate is full and rounded, with a creamy texture balanced by fresh acidity and a light mineral edge.
Body
Full-bodied with a smooth, rich mouthfeel.
Finish
Long and refined, with lingering citrus, vanilla and mineral notes.
Why This Wine Matters
While Chinese reds are gaining recognition, premium white wines remain underexplored. This Chardonnay demonstrates how producers like Nine Peaks are achieving Burgundian-style texture while maintaining New World clarity. For Singapore drinkers, it offers a compelling alternative to Australian or Californian Chardonnay—with a distinctive origin story and strong value positioning.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Roast chicken
- Creamy pasta
- Grilled fish
- Soft cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Chilli crab
- Butter prawns
- Dim sum
- Steamed fish
Awards & Recognition
Positioned as a premium Chinese Chardonnay, recognised for its balance of oak integration, texture, and freshness.
Technical Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Region / Sub-Region | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Winery | Château Nine Peaks |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Fermentation / Vinification | Hand-harvested, fermented in French oak (500L barrels) |
| Maturation | Lees aging ~10 months |
| Colour | Bright golden yellow |
| Aroma | Citrus, apricot, floral, toasted oak |
| Palate | Creamy, full, balanced acidity |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/L |
| Tannins | |
| Serving Temperature | 8–12°C |
| Aging Potential | 4–6 years |
| Production | ~6,400 bottles |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A confident expression of modern Chinese Chardonnay—rich, precise, and built with intent.
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