French Biodynamic wines entered Shanghai market

Biodynamic wines from the reknowned Chateau Bel-air La Royere deput in Shanghai on April 22. Almost one hundred representatives from the wine industry and media took part in the tasting.   And the chief winemaker also come to gives introduction on their products.

Located on the left bank of Bordeaux Gironde river, Chateau Bel-air La Royere is best-known for its biodynamic wines.

Biodynamic wines are wines made using the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Biodynamic refers to both the agricultural methods and the handling and processing of the fruit post-harvest.

The practice of biodynamics in viticulture  has become popular in recent yearsin several growing regions, including France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Canada, and the United States. A number of very high-end, high-profile commercial growers have converted recently to biodynamic practices. Many of the top estates in France, "including Domaine Leroy in Burgundy, Château de la Roche-aux-Moines in the Loire, Maison Chapoutier in the Rhone Valley, and Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace," follow biodynamic viticulture.There are currently more than 450 biodynamic wine producers worldwide. Currently, for a wine to be labeled “biodynamic” it has to meet the stringent standards laid down by the Demeter Association, which is an internationally recognized certifying body.