ASC Fine Wines has renewed and expanded its long-standing partnership with Domaine Clarence Dillon, strengthening its role as the exclusive importer and distributor of the Clarendelle range in China. Read More
Bordeaux
As many Chinese-owned Bordeaux wineries struggle or are sold off, Bel Eden has stayed the course. In a rare inside look, the group’s China head reflects on survival, missteps, and why he still believes China’s wine market has a “silver age” ahead.
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In Hong Kong, Jean-Baptiste, COO of JM Cazes Selection, told Vino Joy News that despite global challenges, the group’s business in Asia has remained robust. Read More
To understand what is really happening in China and across Asia, Vino Joy News sat down with François-Xavier Maroteaux of Château Branaire-Ducru, who became president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB) in February. Read More
Fliggy, Alibaba Group’s travel-services platform, has signed an agreement with the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Great Wine Capitals Global Network to develop a series of winery travel experiences aimed at Chinese tourists. Read More
Château Mouton Rothschild has tapped Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos to illustrate the label for its 2023 vintage, marking the first time the First Growth estate has commissioned an artist from Portugal. Read More
Bordeaux Mentor Week, an initiative to promote equity, inclusion and access in the global wine industry, wrapped up its fourth edition with expanded industry backing from Penfolds and 67 Pall Mall Bordeaux. Read More
Why is China’s biggest snack brand suddenly pouring into booze? It’s not about your average drinks—think low-alcohol wines, fruit blends, and craft beer aimed squarely at Gen Z. Read More
According to The 2025 Liv-ex Classification, released recently, Burgundy accounts for nearly 69% of wines in the highest-value First Tier, underscoring its dominance in the ultra-premium segment. Read More
Château Lafleur, one of Pomerol’s most prestigious estates, has announced that beginning with the 2025 vintage, its wines will no longer carry the Pomerol AOC designation — nor even the broader Bordeaux AOC label. Read More