Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
James Suckling - 95 points
2024
Domaine Franco-Chinois (DFC) is a boutique winery located in Huailai County, Hebei Province, China, near Beijing. Established in 1999 as a joint agricultural project between China and France, its goal was to combine French winemaking traditions with the unique terroir of China.
The winery spans 23 hectares, cultivating authentic French grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Marselan, and Petit Manseng. DFC is a pioneer in introducing Marselan and Petit Manseng for large-scale cultivation in China.