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
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Amid the slump, wine sales provided a rare bright spot. VATS liquor store said wine revenue rose 10.96% to RMB 246.7 million (US$34.5 million) in the first half. Read More
Australian wine label Penfolds will bring its “Re-Corking Clinic” to Hong Kong on Aug. 22–23, offering collectors a chance to have aged bottles inspected, authenticated, and re-corked under the supervision of its chief winemaker. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates has warned of a slowdown in stock depletion in China since June, as tighter alcohol restrictions and changing drinking habits dent sales momentum in its biggest Asian market. Read More
The tech giant’s dedicated alcohol platform, Waima Alcohol Delivery (歪马送酒), has rolled out a “full-process authenticity guarantee” — promising that every bottle will be traceable and verified genuine. Read More
Hema X Membership concept was created to rival international giants like Costco and Sam’s Club,However, in the wine category, Hema X struggled to deliver on its premium positioning. Read More
China’s—and arguably the world’s—largest alcohol retail chain, 1919 Group, has announced plans to close approximately 1,500 stores, citing a misalignment in business philosophy with some of its franchise partners. Read More
LVMH’s Wines & Spirits division recorded the sharpest decline in recurring operating profit among all its business units in the first half of 2025, as cognac sales slumped in key markets despite a modest rebound in champagne and still wine. Read More
China to Launch Hainan Free Trade Port on Dec. 18, but Wine and Spirits Excluded From Duty-Free List.
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In this Vino Joy News exclusive, voices from small‑town distributors to leading trade associations reveal how sales have plunged as civil servants ditch their drinks—here’s what’s really happening behind China’s sweeping alcohol ban. Read More