China will sneak into the wine industry, but is aiming to rival France's Bordeaux region

Picture courtesy: Decanter China

• China's central government has passed a 15-year wine development plan for Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region with a scale that could match the production levels of the capital of French wine "Bordeaux".

• Last year, during the pandemic, Ningxia's wine exports skyrocketed by almost half.

• By 2035, The region aims to produce 600 million bottles worth $3.12 billion, based on the plan approved by the central government in May.

• Bordeaux produced 520 million bottles worth $4.16 billion last year.

• List of top Bordeaux's wines:

1. - Château d'Yquem Sauternes

2. - Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan

3. - Château Margaux

4. - Pétrus Pomerol, Château Cheval Blanc Saint Émilion