FRANCE/CHINA: Castel Freres in joint venture in China
By Stuart Todd | 11 September 2002
French wine trader, Castel Freres, has announced a joint-venture with Chinese producer, Changyu Wine Group, to create a Chateau Castel-Changyu brand. The two partners plan to develop high-quality red wines from 130-hectares of young vines, using new vinification facilities.
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French wine trader, Castel Freres, has announced a joint-venture with Chinese producer, Changyu Wine Group, to create a Chateau Castel-Changyu brand. The two partners plan to develop high-quality red wines from 130-hectares of young vines, using new vinification facilities.
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