2022 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Gold

In the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards, China has seen a large increase in medal wins compared to last year, rising from 156 medals in 2021 to 234 in 2022, 17 Gold and 64 Silver Medals, which serves to showcase the quality of wine being produced across the country.

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2022 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Silver

2022 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Bronze I

2022 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Bronze II

2022 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Bronze III

Wines

Domaine Chandon, Brut, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China NV Domaine Chandon, Brut, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China NV

Domaine Chandon, Brut, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China NV

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Elegant and vibrant aromas of crisp apples, zesty yellow citrus and touches of creamy notes. Very smooth and soft on the palate, harmonious, with fine bubbles.

Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Gran Reserva Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017 Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Gran Reserva Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017

Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Gran Reserva Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Lovely expression displaying ripe pineapple and cooked ripe lemon with apricot skin, mango, nectarine, toffee and green tea nuances. Bright and hugely concentrated. Power with elegance.

Sanhe Wine, Cailonglin Jinding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2016 Sanhe Wine, Cailonglin Jinding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2016

Sanhe Wine, Cailonglin Jinding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2016

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

The nose displays a lovely scent of zesty citrus fruit with fresh and vivid touches of pineapple and raisins. Honeyed, almost lactic on the palate.

Roland Margo, Oak Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020 Roland Margo, Oak Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020

Roland Margo, Oak Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Lovely nose displaying minty notes, with blueberry and blackberry aromas seasoned by vanilla and toasty undertones. Very vibrant and polished on the palate, pure and playful.

Château Mihope, Limited Release, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019 Château Mihope, Limited Release, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019

Château Mihope, Limited Release, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Complex and intriguing bouquet of black pepper, cassis, pencil shaving and cedar, with fresh notes of black currant leaf. Interesting, complex and layered. Supple tannins.

Hongsibao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017 Hongsibao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

Hongsibao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Playful and vibrant nose, displaying scents of blueberry, mulberry, cassis, red currant and elegant woody notes. Polished and velvety texture of firm ripe tannins.

Rui Tai Qing Lin Wine, Guofei Guose Cabernet Sauvignon, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2019 Rui Tai Qing Lin Wine, Guofei Guose Cabernet Sauvignon, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2019

Rui Tai Qing Lin Wine, Guofei Guose Cabernet Sauvignon, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2019

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

The nose shows varietal typicity with ripe cassis, blueberry, dark cherry and raspberry aromas, framed by sweet vanilla and coconut. Bold and dense, refreshing finish.

Zhongfei Winery, Zunxiang Syrah, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2019 Zhongfei Winery, Zunxiang Syrah, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2019

Zhongfei Winery, Zunxiang Syrah, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2019

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Aromatic and complex nose, showing savoury meaty and bloody nuances under red and blue fruit overtones, framed by peppery notes. Harmonious and poised, easy tannins.

Sunyard, Rosé, , Xinjiang, China 2021 Sunyard, Rosé, , Xinjiang, China 2021

Sunyard, Rosé, , Xinjiang, China 2021

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Pale ruby colour. Rich aromas of peach with notes of red cherries, raspberries and black currant jam. It displays a pinch of lovely sweetness.

Shidai Wine, Zhiwei Marselan, Yantai, Shandong, China 2019 Shidai Wine, Zhiwei Marselan, Yantai, Shandong, China 2019

Shidai Wine, Zhiwei Marselan, Yantai, Shandong, China 2019

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Beautiful and youthful nose displaying complex scents of nutmeg, violet, fresh blueberries, with smoke and meaty touches. Smooth texture, delicate with herbal and cedary flavours.

Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Reserve Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017 Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Reserve Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Reserve Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Complex and intriguing bouquet, displaying scents of baked apples, ripe lemons and layered tropical fruits, with wet stone undertones. Youthful and fresh on the palate.

Taila Winery, Vendanges Tardives Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2020 Taila Winery, Vendanges Tardives Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2020

Taila Winery, Vendanges Tardives Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2020

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Lovely expression. The nose shows delicate unripe pineapple, candied pear, melon, peach and lychee aromas with touches of fresh honey. It shows a wealth of concentration.

Chateau Kings, Oak Barrel Selected Marselan, Changli, Hebei, China 2020 Chateau Kings, Oak Barrel Selected Marselan, Changli, Hebei, China 2020

Chateau Kings, Oak Barrel Selected Marselan, Changli, Hebei, China 2020

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Young wine showing plenty of ripe black cherries and kirsch, with layers of dark chocolate and hints of savoury nuances. Round and fleshy, with silky tannins.

Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019 Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019

Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2019

95
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Beautiful fruit profile, showing elegance through savoury aromas of ripe capsicum, dark plums, fleshy blue fruit and aromatic sweet spices. Polished tannins, fleshy and harmonious.

Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Classic Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017 Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Classic Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017

Hanxiang Liquor, Nabaifu Classic Icewine Vidal, Huanren, Liaoning, China 2017

96
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Lifted aromas of roses, dried apricot, mango, cloves, pear and honey. Elegant and rich, very well defined on the palate. Bright, with a playful acidity.

Chateau Tigerose, Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020 Chateau Tigerose, Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020

Chateau Tigerose, Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2020

96
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

Quite expressive, showing loads of ripe and baked black fruits, cedar, clove and meat. It is opulent and well-structured, with spicy flavours of star anise and fennel.

Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017 Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

Pernod Ricard Ningxia Wine, Helan Mountain Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2017

96
DWWA Gold

Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards

The nose displays flinty mineral notes of wet stones, framed by savoury aromas, peachy scents and delicate creamy oak. Medium-bodied, somewhat buttery texture.