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Hebei

Hebei wine guide: the wine region in China, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
China
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white
7
Signature grapes
2
Producers listed
2
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Hebei is a wine region in China.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Marselan, Chardonnay and Petit Manseng, plus two more.

The climate is continental, running humid.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and bold, dark fruit character, fresh and aromatic and showcasing floral notes and citrus.

Inside it sit Huailai and Changli.

Names to look for on a shelf: Domaine Franco Chinois and Greatwall.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, poultry dishes and spicy cuisine.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Climate
ContinentalHumid
Styles
redwhite

In the glass.

Red: Rich and bold, Dark fruit character.

White: Fresh and aromatic, Showcasing floral notes and citrus.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

01 Domaine Franco Chinois
02 Greatwall

Bottles to look for.

  • Domaine Franco Chinois 'East Garden' Red Blend, Hebei, China
  • Domaine Franco Chinois Petit Manseng, Hebei, China
  • Domaine Franco Chinois Reserve Marselan, Hebei, China
  • Domaine Franco Chinois Reserve, Hebei, China
  • Greatwall Cabernet Sauvignon, Hebei, China
  • Moutai Dry Red, Hebei, China
  • Shofang Muscat Hamburg, Hebei, China
  • Shofang Roussane - Viognier, Hebei, China

At the table.

  • grilled meats
  • poultry dishes
  • spicy cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Hebei: common questions

01.
What grapes is Hebei known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Hebei. Merlot, Marselan, Chardonnay and Petit Manseng are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Hebei make?
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Hebei produces red wine and white wine.
03.
Where is Hebei?
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You will find Hebei in China, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Hebei wine?
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Try grilled meats, poultry dishes and spicy cuisine.
05.
How long does Hebei wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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