About Chateau Huahao

Chateau Huahao, named to reflect the cultural essence of China (“Hua”) and the historical heritage of Ningxia (“Hao,” a reference to the ancient Western Xia), is in the renowned Ningxia Helan Mountain’s East Foothill Wine Region. Viticultural activities commenced in 2003, with the official founding of the estate in 2006. As one of the pioneering wineries in China to introduce Marselan, Chateau Huahao now maintains the country’s largest vineyard area dedicated to this varietal, exemplifying its forward-looking vision and commitment to varietal innovation.

The WinemakingPhilosophy of Huahao

Chateau Huahao remains steadfast in its focus on Marselan, with a commitment to becoming a global leader in the production of high-quality Marselan wines. In addition to its Marselan dry red wine, the winery also produces an array of Marselan-based wines including rosé, dry white, and liqueur wines, showcasing the varietal’s versatility and unique character.

Team of Huahao

Chief Winemaker

Jiang Tao

Jiang Tao is a distinguished winemaker in China's wine industry. In 1995, he was admitted to Northwest A&F University, majoring in pomology, and later specialized in winemaking, marking the beginning of his winemaking career. In 2015, he resigned as COFCO's chief winemaker to become a winemaking consultant and founded Zhenshan Estate. His wines have garnered numerous awards at prestigious wine competitions both in China and internationally. In 2023, Jiang Tao was honored with the title of "Gold Medal Wine Consultant" by the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Winery owner

Cheng Qian

Li Demei is a distinguished expert in China’s wine industry. He graduated from Northwest A&F University, he furthered his winemaking studies at the renowned Château Palmer (Bordeaux, France). He has made outstanding contributions in the fields of winemaking, technical consultancy, and wine culture promotion, earning him the title of "Ambassador of Chinese Wine and Culture," he has contributed significantly to technical innovation and cultural promotion.  

Consultant

Li Demei

Li Demei is a distinguished expert in China’s wine industry. He graduated from Northwest A&F University and studied winemaking technique at Château Palmer (Bordeaux, France). Recognized as an "Ambassador of Chinese Wine and Culture," he has contributed significantly to technical innovation and cultural promotion.

Highlights

In 2017, the winery launched its first Marselan wine. This exceptional wine quickly rose to prominence, earning the highest award for excellence in quality at the China Fine Wine Competition.

In 2023, the Marselan wine from Chateau Huahao won first place at the Brussels International Marselan Wine Competition.

In 2024, Chateau Huahao is ranked among the top 50 wineries in China by Hurun.