This joint venture is the brainchild of Wen Jiabao, following an inspirational visit to France in 1997. Winemaker Li Demei produces eclectic, drinkable wines alongside more recognized grape varieties, drawing on French support for everything from oak barrels to fermentation vats. One gem is the winery’s development of the hearty Marselan grape, a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, which resists fungal diseases and suits the variable Hebei climate. Expect funky reds, whites and a sweet late harvest
white made from southwest France’s Petit Manseng grape. Visits cost around RMB 150.
Donghuayuan Cun, Huailai County, Hebei Province.
(031 3684 9882, cfm-winery@sohu.com) 中法庄园，河北怀来县东花园村
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