13.10.2010 - Vinexpo news selection
Sauternes and other sweet wines can now be legally exported to China, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
With much talk about the Chinese market for Bordeaux, one important segment has until now not been officially permitted in China: Sauternes and Barsac.
The renowned Bordeaux sweet wines – and other dessert wines – contain more than 250 mg of sulphur per litre, more than the limit Chinese authorities established for all wines. Until now, the Chinese had a 250mg limit per litre for all wines, which has been the international norm for dry wines. (Decanter - Vinexpo / 17 September 2010)