China government funds misused to buy French vineyards, say officials
Chinese state-owned Haichang Group has been accused of wrongly diverting government money to buy Bordeaux vineyards, as part of an investigation by China’s National Audit Office.
Chinese wines scoop 19 medals at Decanter World Wine Awards
Chinese wines have demonstrated their rising presence on the international stage by winning 19 medals at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards, including one coveted Regional Trophy.
Cru Classe demand set to outlast fallout from 'irrational exuberance' , says ASC chief
[Feature] Chinese consumers will continue to be big buyers of Bordeaux's grand cru classe wines, despite still nursing a hangover from 'irrational exuberance' surrounding the 2009 and 2010 vintages, says the chief executive of ASC Fine Wines.
Mainland China develops taste for higher-priced Burgundy
There is growing interest in higher-priced Burgundy wines in mainland China, despite a fall in volume shipments, suggest fresh import figures.
Half a million virus-carrying young vines destroyed in Ningxia
The Forestry Bureau of Ningxia has destroyed more than half a million young vines, which it said were carrying a virus that could harm the Chinese region’s fledgling wine industry.
Remy Cointreau halves value of stake in Dynasty
Remy Cointreau has halved the estimated value of its stake in Chinese winemaker Dynasty over the past two years, amid ongoing uncertainty around the group’s financial situation.
New California wine body targets Asia
A new trade body for Californian wines has set itself up as an alternative to the California Wine Institute in Asia and will seek to connect small-scale producers with consumers in the region.
New trademark offers guarantee on Chinese wine quality
A new trademark open to Chinese wineries producing wines to a specific set of rules has been launched by a nationwide trade body to offer a quality guarantee to consumers.
Weather poses biggest challenge for Chinese winemakers, says Rolland
China's extreme weather poses the biggest threat to the country's ability to produce top wines, according to consultant Michel Rolland.
Chinese wine importers entering ‘the Era of Warring States’
New figures suggest there is a large turnover of small-to-medium wine importers in China, underlining the recent uncertainty in the market.