Curious about how a world-renowned Bordeaux house is shaping the future of Chinese wine? In this episode, we dive into the journey of Charles Treutenaere, the driving force behind Domaine de Long Dai, DBR Lafite’s ambitious estate in Shandong, China.Together, we explore how he navigates cultural bridges, builds a winery from the ground up, and adapts French expertise to a unique Chinese terroir. We unpack the challenges of earning recognition for Chinese fine wines, the evolution of the local market, and the delicate balance between tradition and innovation.From vineyard practices to consumer education, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to craft world-class wines in an emerging region. And why the story of Long Dai is only just beginning.▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬📚 Château Lafite: the Almanac 1868, by Saskia de Rothschild🍇 Domaine de Long Dai🇨🇳 Deep dive into the wines of China with the first comprehensive Chinese Wine Course🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.