Chateau Rongzi Soft Rosé

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Chateau Rongzi Soft Rosé is a vibrant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the dramatic high-altitude vineyards of Shanxi’s Loess Plateau. As global wine lovers increasingly explore emerging fine wine regions, estates like Chateau Rongzi are gaining recognition for their freshness, elegance and international awards. Crafted with guidance from the legendary Jean-Claude Berrouet of Château Pétrus, this sophisticated rosé reveals the remarkable potential of China’s mountain vineyards.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Delicate pale pink in the glass, this elegant rosé opens with lifted floral aromas and vibrant notes of fresh strawberry, white peach and crushed raspberry. The palate is silky yet crisp, balancing refreshing acidity with a gentle sweetness that evokes spring blossom and warm summer evenings. Bright, graceful and effortlessly charming, it finishes with lingering freshness and a soft romantic character.

Key Details

• Winery: Shanxi Chateau Rongzi
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Shanxi, China
• Vintage: 2024
• ABV: 12.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Gluten-free

Craftsmanship & Story

Located on China’s historic Loess Plateau in Shanxi Province, Chateau Rongzi cultivates vineyards between 950 and 1,300 metres above sea level where intense sunlight and dramatic day–night temperature shifts produce wines of remarkable freshness and purity. Founded in 2007 by Zhang Wenquan, the estate gained international recognition through the consultancy of Jean-Claude Berrouet, former winemaker of Château Pétrus. Through careful vineyard management, hand harvesting and precision winemaking, the estate crafts refined wines that showcase the growing sophistication of China’s emerging fine wine regions.

Special Features

Chateau Rongzi Rosé reflects the unique character of high-altitude viticulture on the Loess Plateau. Vineyards sit around 1,100 metres above sea level where strong sunshine and dramatic diurnal temperature swings preserve vibrant acidity while building aromatic complexity. To survive harsh Siberian winters, every vine must be carefully buried beneath the soil each autumn and uncovered again in spring — a remarkable labour-intensive practice unique to northern Chinese vineyards. The wine is matured within the estate’s remarkable loess cave cellars, a vast underground network maintaining naturally stable temperature and humidity. The result is a refined Cabernet Sauvignon rosé defined by purity, freshness and elegant mountain minerality.

Recognition & Accolades

Chateau Rongzi Rosé has earned consistent international recognition, receiving medals at respected global competitions including the Asia Wine Competition, Berliner Wine Trophy and the Intertwine Grand Challenge.

• Silver – The 15th Asia Wine Competition (2024 vintage)
• Silver – The 12th Asia Wine Competition (2020 vintage)
• Silver – Berliner Wine Trophy (2016 vintage)
• Gold – The 19th Intertwine Grand Challenge (2016 vintage)
• Bronze – Decanter Asian Wine Awards (2016 vintage)
• Gold – The 17th Intertwine Grand Challenge (2015 vintage)
• Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards (2015 vintage)
• Silver – Asia Wine Competition (2015 vintage)
• Bronze – Decanter Asian Wine Awards (2015 vintage)

These awards highlight Chateau Rongzi’s growing reputation as a leading estate in China’s emerging fine wine regions, producing elegant, internationally recognised wines of freshness and precision.

Food Pairings

This vibrant rosé pairs beautifully with dishes that mirror its freshness and delicate fruit character. Seared scallops, grilled prawns or citrus-dressed seafood salads allow the wine’s wild strawberry and pink grapefruit notes to shine, while its crisp acidity lifts the natural sweetness of the seafood.

It is equally impressive with lighter summer dishes such as burrata with fresh berries, grilled chicken with herbs, or Asian-inspired cuisine featuring gentle spice. The wine’s refreshing mineral finish also makes it a superb partner for Thai, Vietnamese or lightly spiced Sichuan dishes.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Elegant, distinctive and refreshingly vibrant, Chateau Rongzi Dry Rosé offers an exciting glimpse into the future of China’s emerging fine wine regions. A refined discovery for adventurous wine lovers seeking something truly different.

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