Chris Mercer's articles
Chinese buyer’s Chateau Quercy deal almost fell through
The purchase of Chateau Quercy in Saint-Emilion by an unnamed Chinese industrialist came close to not happening, DecanterChina.com has been told.
Chinese wines scoop 19 medals at Decanter World Wine Awards
Chinese wines have demonstrated their rising presence on the international stage by winning 19 medals at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards, including one coveted Regional Trophy.
Cru Classe demand set to outlast fallout from 'irrational exuberance' , says ASC chief
[Feature] Chinese consumers will continue to be big buyers of Bordeaux's grand cru classe wines, despite still nursing a hangover from 'irrational exuberance' surrounding the 2009 and 2010 vintages, says the chief executive of ASC Fine Wines.
Weather poses biggest challenge for Chinese winemakers, says Rolland
China's extreme weather poses the biggest threat to the country's ability to produce top wines, according to consultant Michel Rolland.
Champagne bureau battles copycats in China
Champagne producers are still fighting to stamp out imitations in China, a year after the country's government agreed to recognise their wines as coming from just one region in France.
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific: Fake fine wine in China 'becoming a bit of an urban myth'
The idea that Greater China is beset with fake versions of fine wines is in danger of being overblown, according to the head of wine sales in the country for auction house Christie's.
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific: Asian investors still thirsty for Bordeaux chateaux deals
Prospective Asian buyers of Bordeaux chateaux packed a seminar room at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific this week to learn about the process of purchasing an estate - suggesting more deals are on the horizon.
Chateau Angelus to celebrate 'A' status with golden bottles for 2012 vintage
Chateau Angelus is marking its promotion to Premier Grand Cru Class 'A' status by packaging the 2012 vintage in a one-off gold-emblazoned bottle, the Saint Emilion estate's owning family announced at the Vinexpo Asia Pacific show.
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong wine imports stall in 2013
The value of wine imported to Hong Kong in 2013 failed to rise on 2012, but regional officials used the opening of Vinexpo Asia-Pacific to re-emphasise the region's growth story since abolishing duty tax on wines in 2008.
Don St Pierre Jr steps down as exec chairman of ASC Fine Wines
Don St Pierre Jr, the co-founder of ASC Fine Wines, will step down as executive chairman of the China-based importer from next month.