The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) announced this week that Sauternes and other sweet wines can be exported to China officially. Sauternes and other sweet wines can now be legally exported to China, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) announced this week. With much talk about the Chinese market for Bordeaux, one important segment has until now not been officially permitted in China: Sauternes and Barsac.The renowned Bordeaux sweet wines – and other dessert wines – contain more than 250 mg of sulphur per litre, more than the limit Chinese authorities established for all wines.