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201375 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.3/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Commodities Global Governance

Red Obsession

201375 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.3/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Demand for Bordeaux wines in Shanghai pushes prices to record levels, forcing vineyards in the region to adjust to the evolving market.

Commodities Global Governance

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Demand for Bordeaux wines in Shanghai pushes prices to record levels, forcing vineyards in the region to adjust to the evolving market.

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Warwick Ross

Warwick Rossdirector

David Roach

David Roachdirector

David Roach

David Roachwriter

Warwick Ross

Warwick Rosswriter

Debra Meiburgcast

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Russell Crowe narrates Red Obsession, set in Bordeaux, France. The documentary covers the rise of Bordeaux wine demand in China, especially in Shanghai. As Chinese consumers seek these prestigious wines, prices soar. Vineyards in Bordeaux respond to this surge, facing challenges and opportunities. The film includes interviews that reveal the changing dynamics of the wine market. It illustrates how the global economy influences traditional practices in Bordeaux wine production. Released in 2013, the documentary runs for 75 minutes.

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