5 best performing Chinese wines from 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards

Find 5 of the top score-winning Chinese wines from the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), including two Platinum Best in Category winners.

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Wines

Château Septembre, Glory Jade Cabernet Sauvignon, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2013 Château Septembre, Glory Jade Cabernet Sauvignon, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2013

Château Septembre, Glory Jade Cabernet Sauvignon, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2013

88
DWWA Bronze

Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards

Pleasing fresh hints of eucalyptus and wild herbs, with juicy blackberry, sour cherry and a smoky touch, culminating in a long aromatic finish. Tannins are fine, very well managed.

Tiansai, Skyline Of Gobi Classic Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2014 Tiansai, Skyline Of Gobi Classic Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2014

Tiansai, Skyline Of Gobi Classic Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2014

90
DWWA Silver

Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards

Powerful nose with delicate blueberries, violets, cocoa and paprika. Lively palate boasting layered cherry fruits and a bitter tone of coffee bean oak on the finish. An harmonious wine with fine tannins and freshness.

Château Changyu, Golden Icewine Valley Vidal, Not Applicable, Liaoning, China, 2014 Château Changyu, Golden Icewine Valley Vidal, Not Applicable, Liaoning, China, 2014

Château Changyu, Golden Icewine Valley Vidal, Not Applicable, Liaoning, China, 2014

93
DWWA Silver

Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards

An array of quince, apricot, pineapple, dry figs, baked tangerine, green olives and sea-weed aromas. A persistent zesty freshness with a bit of toffee on the back-palate, and some smoky old cask character. Polished wine with excellent concentration.

Ningxia Leirenshou Winery Co, Lux Regis R6 Merlot, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2012 Ningxia Leirenshou Winery Co, Lux Regis R6 Merlot, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2012

Ningxia Leirenshou Winery Co, Lux Regis R6 Merlot, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2012

95
Platinum Best in Category 95

Platinum Best in Category
Decanter World Wine Awards

Intensely scented with a floral character of geranium and a sprinkle of sweet paprika. The blend of Merlot and Shiraz works beautifully, with a lovely poise and pleasant layers of fresh cherry fruit, with soft crunchy tannins and a gentle acidity. Big and bold, however, perfectly balanced and harmonious, a gorgeous wine.

Heilongjiang Luyuan Winery, Château Fenhe Ice Wine, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, China, 2013 Heilongjiang Luyuan Winery, Château Fenhe Ice Wine, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, China, 2013

Heilongjiang Luyuan Winery, Château Fenhe Ice Wine, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, China, 2013

95
Platinum Best in Category 95

Platinum Best in Category
Decanter World Wine Awards

Powerful, expressive nose of mango chutney, thick-cut Seville orange marmalade and a touch of dried mushrooms. Sweet, lusciously textured with an excellent concentration and layers of delicious flavours: dry apricot, raisins, confit peach and lemon curd, balanced by a remarkable fresh acidity, culminating into a long persistent fine finish.