DBR Lafite Group has been awarded nearly RMB 80 million in a landmark lawsuit case against counterfeiters, a record-breaking amount granted to a foreign wine company. Read More
Bordeaux
Leading Bordeaux négociant Joanne is allegedly invovled in a wine smuggling case that's being investigated by Chinese authorities, according to Chinese media reports, the second time the négociant has been linked to wine smuggling. Read More
Cult Wines has robustly denied allegations of cancelling Bordeaux En Primeur wine orders worth €20 million. The allegations, initially reported by a Chinese media outlet, has caused a huge stir among the wine trade in China, Bordeaux's largest export market. Read More
Château Mouton Rothschild has revealed its much-anticipated 2021 label, which features the original artwork by acclaimed Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota. Read More
Bordeaux exports to China including Hong Kong and Macau have dropped to record low, half of what's recorded in 2021, according to UGCG president. Read More
Qu Naijie, the founder of Chinese conglomerate Haichang Group, is to stand trial for allegedly misappropriating €32 million of Chinese state fund that was earmarked for investing in technology to buy 25 chateaux in Bordeaux. Read More
Château Beauséjour's wine designs are getting a new face lift ahead of its 2022 vintage release. Read More
Auction house Christie’s is kicking off its spring auction season with four impressive sales this month to meet the growing demand for top-quality wines amid Asia’s fast expanding fine wine market. Read More
Auction house Christie’s this spring will offer four wine sales including two live sales and two online auctions, estimated to fetch at least HK$70 million.… Read More
A rare bottle of 123-year-old Château Latour and a super lot of Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 will go under hammer as part of Christie’s upcoming wine sale featuring the cellar of renowned Norwegian collector Christen Sveaas in Hong Kong. Read More