This is a tighter and lovelier Bai Xu than we typically see. The nose abounds with lychee and apricot flavours, accompanied by the usual fruity muskiness. Complex and rich, reminiscent of a spicy peach crumble, but this wine is not at all sweet! The flavours of Niagara-on-the Lake, yes! But the old vines and Lacustrine clay bring a minerality to the sandstone flavours on the finish.

A word from Mary: Apricot confit follows from the mid-palate out to the finale. But the lychee nose stuns and surprises.

Only 46 cases made.