Grace Vineyard
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China's benchmark boutique winery, producing Bordeaux-inspired reds from the cool Taigu Plateau of Shanxi since 1997.
Grace Vineyard is China's leading boutique winery, founded in 1997 in Shanxi Province on deep sandy loam soils. The estate's flagship Deep Blue blend has been served on Cathay Pacific first and business class since 2009. With 67 hectares in Taigu and a production capacity of 2 million bottles annually, it is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Founded in 1997 by Chun-Keung Chan; inaugural vintage produced in 2001
- Located in Taigu county, 40 km south of Taiyuan on the Taigu Plateau
- 67 hectares planted on deep sandy loam soils; a further 67 hectares added in Ningxia in 2011
- Cool continental climate with average annual temperature of 9.8°C and annual rainfall of 450mm
- Flagship wine Deep Blue is a blend of Merlot (78%), Cabernet Sauvignon (11%), Marselan (6%), and Cabernet Franc (5%)
- Led by Judy Chan since 2002; chief winemaker is Yean Yean Lee
- Listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; approximately 2 million bottles produced annually
History and Founding
Grace Vineyard was established in 1997 by Hong Kong businessman Chun-Keung Chan as an eco-friendly venture in Shanxi Province. The original vineyard was planted on 80 hectares in 1998, with the first commercial vintage released in 2001. Bordeaux enologist Denis Boubals assisted in selecting both the vineyard sites and the grape varieties suited to the region. From 2002, Chan's daughter Judy Chan took over leadership of the estate, steering it toward its reputation as a benchmark among Chinese boutique producers. In 2011, the estate expanded with an additional 67 hectares in Ningxia.
- Founded 1997 by Chun-Keung Chan; inaugural vintage 2001
- Bordeaux enologist Denis Boubals selected vineyard sites and varieties
- Judy Chan has led the estate since 2002
- Expanded to Ningxia with 67 additional hectares in 2011
Terroir and Climate
Grace Vineyard sits on the Taigu Plateau in Taigu county, approximately 40 km south of Taiyuan in Shanxi Province. The climate is cool continental, with an average annual temperature of just 9.8°C and a July average of 23°C. Annual rainfall is modest at 450mm, conditions that concentrate flavors in the fruit. The soils are deep sandy loam, which provide good drainage and encourage the vines to root deeply.
- Cool continental climate; average annual temperature 9.8°C
- July average temperature 23°C; annual rainfall 450mm
- Deep sandy loam soils on the Taigu Plateau
- Located 40 km south of Taiyuan in Shanxi Province
Varieties and Winemaking
The estate grows eight varieties across its Shanxi vineyards, with 90% of production dedicated to red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Marselan form the backbone of the red portfolio, while Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Sangiovese round out the plantings. The winemaking philosophy is firmly Bordeaux-inspired. Chief winemaker Yean Yean Lee oversees a portfolio that includes the flagship Deep Blue, Chairman's Reserve, Tasya's Reserve, the Angelina Sparkling line, and the Vistopia range.
- Eight varieties planted; 90% of production is red wine
- Deep Blue: Merlot 78%, Cabernet Sauvignon 11%, Marselan 6%, Cabernet Franc 5%
- Portfolio spans Deep Blue, Chairman's Reserve, Tasya's Reserve, Angelina Sparkling, and Vistopia lines
- Chief winemaker Yean Yean Lee leads production
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Grace Vineyard is widely recognized as a benchmark brand among Chinese boutique wineries. Its flagship Deep Blue wine has been selected for Cathay Pacific Airways first and business class cabins since 2009, a mark of quality that has raised the profile of Chinese fine wine internationally. The estate is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, giving it a corporate transparency unusual among Chinese wine producers, while maintaining its identity as a family-led operation under Judy Chan.
- Deep Blue served on Cathay Pacific first and business class since 2009
- Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Recognized as a benchmark brand for Chinese boutique wine
- Production capacity approximately 2 million bottles annually
Grace Vineyard's reds are Bordeaux-inspired, structured wines built on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Marselan adding depth and color. The cool continental climate of the Taigu Plateau produces wines with fresh acidity and focused dark fruit character alongside firm but refined tannins.
- Grace Vineyard Tasya's Reserve Cabernet Franc Shanxi$25-40Named for Judy Chan's daughter, this single-variety bottling showcases the estate's Bordeaux focus from Taigu.Find →
- Grace Vineyard Deep Blue Shanxi$55-80Flagship Bordeaux blend, Merlot-dominant at 78%, selected for Cathay Pacific first class since 2009.Find →
- Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve Shanxi$60-90Top-tier reserve bottling from the estate, representing Grace Vineyard's highest expression of Shanxi terroir.Find →
- Founded 1997 in Taigu, Shanxi; first vintage 2001; Judy Chan leading since 2002
- Deep Blue blend: Merlot 78%, Cabernet Sauvignon 11%, Marselan 6%, Cabernet Franc 5%
- Cool continental climate; 9.8°C mean annual temperature; 450mm annual rainfall; deep sandy loam soils
- Bordeaux enologist Denis Boubals was instrumental in variety and site selection
- Listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange; approximately 2 million bottles annual capacity