Though China's wine impports from the EU have contracted in the past few years, the threatened countermeasures could still affect over US$777 million worth of EU wines, nearly 70% of China's total wine imports last year, as per official data. Read More
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A French court on Wednesday has ordered the confiscation of nine chateaux in Bordeaux owned by Chinese property tycoon Qu Naijie, following his conviction for laundering allegedly more than US$30 million funds from the Chinese government. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, Australia's largest wine producer, plans to increase its workforce in China by two-thirds this year following re-entry into its biggest export market. Read More
China's bar scene is lively again, according to latest report from Meituan, noting the strong recovery of wine bars in particular. Read More
Wine sales in China's affluent Guangdong province now account for just 5% of baijiu sales, according to official data. We spoke with local merchants to find out the key reasons behind this decline. Read More
Now with an average of 20% price cuts of this year' Bordeaux En Primeur, will the Chinese wine merhcants, who were largely absent from tasting week take the bite now or bail? Read More
China has officially recognized the protection for two Bourgogne appelllations of Mâcon and Gevrey Chambertin Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOCs), "the first step" in recgonizing all Bourgone appellations, says top Bourgogne wine bodies. Read More
Wine merchants from Bordeaux's biggest export market are opting out of this year's En Primeur campaign. Here's what the merchants have to say. Read More
Although the United States, France, and Italy were the top three countries in total wine consumption, the findings reveal an intriguing detail about American drinking habits. Read More
How do wine merchants harness Douyin's colossal influence to amplify their sales? What specific strategies propel their wines into the carts of millions? The report delves into Douyin's dynamic marketplace to shine a light on how wine brands can leverage the platform for sales. Read More