Established in 2017, Xige Estate is one of the most exciting new wine projects in China. Xige Estate is a new and modern winery with over 1300 hectares of vineyards where over 1000 of them feature 20-year-old mature vines. Xige was founded by the ex-winemaker at Changyu Winery Zhang Yan Zhi. Joining him is Bordeaux-born Christelle Chene, who had worked in China for an extensive period as an export sales director; before committing herself fully to the promotion of Ningxia Wines, or in general Chinese wines, to the world.
The wines of Xige Estate caught international attention when President Xi Jin Ping chose Xige Cabernet Cabernet and Gernischt blend when he met with President Emmanuel Macron of France during Macron's recent April trip to China.
