Edition of January 7, 2026

Week-End des Grands Crus 2025

UGCB promotes the 2025 Week-End des Grands Crus in Bordeaux, highlighting its flagship tastings and related events. It is a key annual showcase for top Bordeaux châteaux and the region’s wine culture.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com Critics and Scores

Note on the 2024 Vintage “En Primeur”

UGC Bordeaux publishes a note on the 2024 Bordeaux vintage in the context of the en primeur campaign. It outlines key characteristics and context for the 2024 wines.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

The Brilliant Career of Clos Fourtet

On July 16, 2025, Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion was described as having 13 hectares of historic underground galleries, where bottles of the Premier Grand Cru Classé B mature.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Rules and ClassificationsHistory and Archives

Meeting Château Figeac

On April 9, 2025, Château-Figeac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" of Saint-Emilion, was preparing to host the Soirée d’Accueil des Primeurs 2024.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com Château Figeac Saint-Émilion Rules and ClassificationsEn Primeur and La Place

The key dates in La Place de Bordeaux’s 2026 calendar

La Place de Bordeaux’s 2026 calendar includes January 20 in Washington, D.C., mid-March trade-fair competition and the anticipated release of Yquem’s 2023 vintage.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château d’Yquem The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

Wine Side Stories

UGCB has published Wine Side Stories, a feature centered on Bordeaux grands crus for consumer and trade audiences.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com The New Bordeaux

Cross-interview: François-Xavier Maroteaux and Axel Marchal

A cross-interview between François-Xavier Maroteaux and Axel Marchal discussing Bordeaux wine and winemaking perspectives. Published by the UGCB as part of its Vintage content.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com The VintageEstates and People