Chateau Changyu–Moser XV

Château Changyu–Moser XV (Chinese: 张裕摩塞尔十五世酒庄) is a winery and vineyard estate near Yinchuan, in the Ningxia wine region in Northwest China. Chateau Changyu–Moser XV is also the name of the wine produced by this estate. Opened in August 2013, Chateau Changyu-Moser is part of Changyu, China's oldest and largest wine brand founded in 1892 by Zhang Bishi.[1]

Château Changyu-Moser XV winery estate in Ningxia, China

Chateau Changyu Moser XV is a joint venture between Changyu Pioneer Company and winemaker and consultant Chief Winemaker Laurenz Maria Moser V (Lenz M.Moser) of Austrian winery Laurenz V.[2][3] The estate is named after Moser who is 5th generation of the Austrian winemaking Moser Family and 15th generation direct lineage to Moser Family.[4]

The estate is recognised by leading wine professionals and academics as one of China's superior producers.[5]

Winery architecture

The Chateau is built in a Bordelais style, complete with moat and fountains.[6] The western inspired architectural style is a nod to western winemaking expertise, traditions and culture, dubbed the 'chateau movement'.[7]

Viticulture

The main varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The vines are on average 15 years old. The estate currently has 60 hectares planted with Cabernet Sauvignon with a further 200 hectares of vines in the area close to the estate. Every stage of wine production takes place at the château and the estate: viticulture, pressing, fermentation, maturation in the barrique cellar and bottling.

Wine tourism

The chateau hosts a visitor centre with a museum[8] illustrating the history of Chinese winemaking and the history of Changyu from its foundation in 1892 by Zhang Bishi.[9]

International market

Since the opening of the winery in 2013, the Château has built a European network of importers. The main thrust has been towards the UK, via distribution partners Bibendum PLB Group.

See also
  • Ningxia wines

References
  1. Wang, Janet Z. (January 2019). The Chinese Wine Renaissance (First ed.). Ebury. pp. 27, 47–48, 8, 219–220.
  2. "Berry Bros. & Rudd". Berry Bros. & Rudd. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  3. Losh, Chris (March 2019). "Imbibe UK". Imbibe UK. Imbibe Media.
  4. Wang, Janet Z. (January 2019). The Chinese Wine Renaissance (First ed.). Ebury. pp. 27, 47–48, 8, 219–220.
  5. "China slows down". www.jancisrobinson.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  6. Moore, Victoria (2018-03-30). "Victoria Moore: China isn't just a consumer of prestige red wine - it's set to produce on a vast scale, too". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  7. Wang, Janet Z. (January 2019). The Chinese Wine Renaissance (First ed.). Ebury. pp. 27, 47–48, 8, 219–220.
  8. Losh, Chris (2018). Where to drink wine. Quadrille. ISBN 9781787132252.
  9. Wang, Janet Z. (January 2019). The Chinese Wine Renaissance (First ed.). Ebury. pp. 27, 47–48, 8, 219–220.
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