Edition of December 9, 2025

2025 is turning out to be a great year for wine

According to dailygazette.com, 2025 is shaping up as an excellent wine year, with record-early harvests across France and the earliest-ever picking at Château Troplong Mondot in Saint-Emilion.

Source: dailygazette.com Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion The Vintage

How important are UK buyers to the secondary market?

According to thedrinksbusiness.com, UK buyers account for about 30% of Liv-ex traded volume and continue to influence prices and market trends. Bordeaux's share of their annual purchases fell from more than 50% until 2018 to around 30% since then, roughly level with Burgundy.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Fine Wine Market

Uncover hidden gems: Affordable Bordeaux and Burgundy wines for your Christmas feast

Decanter selected 14 Bordeaux and Burgundy wines for Christmas feasts, including sparkling, white, red and sweet styles from areas such as St-Julien, St-Estèphe, Beaujolais, Chablis and Sauternes.

Source: decanter.com Saint-EstèpheSaint-JulienSauternes Wines to Buy