Wines & spirits are the preferred domain for Chinese groups in terms of acquisition in France. It should be noted that, this time, it is not a natural person as was the case in recent acquisitions of Bordeaux estates, but one of the top 10 global spirits groups. Changyu is one of the leading wine producers and distributors in China, listed on the Shenzhen market, with 20,000 Ha of vines and selling nearly 240 million bottles of wine annually. After Menuet bought in August 2012 by the Hong-Kongais Cartak group, it is the second Chinese acquisition in cognac. At the moment, the targets are still small…
For more information : Sud-Ouest – 17 octobre 2013 et Changyu et Maison Roullet-Fransac