FINANCIAL TIMES / CHINA’S TOP TROPHY WINES by Jancis Robinson

Château Lafite is the most famous of the Bordeaux first growths, so it’s arguably the most famous wine in the world. It is by far the best-known name in China, the fastest-growing, most brand-conscious wine market, where fakes have been commonplace. So the fact that Lafite is finally launching its own Chinese wine, after 11 years of preparation, is a big deal.