Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on the eastern slopes of the Helan Mountain in northwestern China is China's most prestigious wine region, producing increasingly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. At 1,100m altitude on gravelly, calcareous, and loess soils, with 3,000 hours of sunshine annually and dramatic diurnal temperature variation, Ningxia produces wines that have won awards at international competitions against established European producers. Château Changyu Moser and Pernod Ricard's Helan Mountain are key international joint ventures.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Good vintage; consistent quality from the region's established producers. |
| 2022 | — | Exceptional conditions; Helan Mountain wines receiving critical international attention. |
| 2021 | — | Fine vintage; warm conditions produced ripe, structured wines for ageing. |
| 2020 | — | Outstanding year; wines from leading estates achieving international competition success. |
| 2019 | — | Good conditions; wines showing consistent quality improvement across the region. |
| 2018 | — | Landmark Ningxia vintage — Cabernet Sauvignon of unexpected elegance and mineral depth. |