Plus , the Chinese are not `` buying everything '' ; in Bordeaux , where they invest the most , they have only acquired 1 % of the whole wine lands . Chinese investment flowing into France 's vineyards , sparking backlash . Many Chinese want wines to match their tastes and those of their fellow citizens . They also have a strong interest in the quality of French wine as it is one of the few countries that has been able to produce high - end white Burgundy for decades ( with some notable exceptions ). Selloffs have also caused discontent among local growers .
Chinese investment flowing into France 's vineyards , sparking backlash . Many Chinese want wines to match their tastes and those of their fellow citizens . They also have a strong interest in the quality of French wine as it is one of the few countries that has been able to produce high - end white Burgundy for decades ( with some notable exceptions ). Selloffs have also caused discontent among local growers .