Elegant yet expressive, with ripe stone fruit, citrus and gentle oak complexity. A refined high-altitude Chardonnay that balances freshness with subtle richness.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Peach, nectarine, citrus zest, light oak, soft creaminess with a clean, mineral finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings: Grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, dim sum, chilli crab.
🌡️ Serve at: 8–12°C
🍾 Grape: Chardonnay | Region: Yunnan, China | Vintage: 2022
About the Wine
From the high-altitude vineyards of Yunnan, Shangri-La Wine Company crafts wines shaped by sunlight intensity, cool nights, and pristine mountain conditions. This Chardonnay reflects a region still largely unknown to global consumers but increasingly recognised for its ability to produce wines of balance and clarity. The “Legend” series represents a step toward fine wine positioning, combining natural ripeness with controlled winemaking to preserve freshness.
Tasting Experience
Colour
Pale gold with bright clarity.
Aroma & Palate
Aromatic and composed, showing peach, nectarine and citrus zest, supported by subtle hints of cream, light oak and mineral lift. The palate is smooth yet fresh, with fruit and acidity working in balance rather than excess.
Body
Medium-bodied with a rounded texture.
Finish
Clean and persistent, with citrus and gentle mineral notes.
Why This Wine Matters
Chinese wine is often overlooked, yet regions like Yunnan are quietly redefining expectations. With high-altitude terroir and increasing investment in quality, wines like this Chardonnay offer both familiarity and discovery. For Singapore drinkers, it presents an opportunity to explore a new frontier in wine—one that combines accessibility with a distinctive sense of place.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Grilled white fish
- Roast chicken
- Cream-based pasta
- Soft cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Chilli crab
- Steamed fish
- Dim sum
- Butter prawns
Awards & Recognition
Positioned as a premium expression of Chinese Chardonnay, reflecting the emerging quality and potential of Yunnan’s high-altitude vineyards.
Technical Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Region / Sub-Region | Yunnan, China |
| Winery | Shangri-La Wine Company |
| Alcohol % | 13.8% |
| Fermentation / Vinification | |
| Maturation | Lightly Oaked |
| Colour | Pale gold |
| Aroma | Peach, nectarine, citrus, light oak |
| Palate | Smooth, fresh, balanced fruit and acidity |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Acidity | Balanced |
| Tannins | NA |
| Serving Temperature | 8–12°C |
| Aging Potential | 3–5 years |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |