Edition of January 8, 2026

Bordeaux 2023 in bottle, the grands crus

Bordeaux 2023 wines now in bottle from classified growths and grands crus receive Jancis Robinson's assessment of quality and style.

Source: jancisrobinson.com Rules and ClassificationsCritics and Scores

Why now is the perfect time to seek out Château Montrose

The case for buying and drinking Château Montrose now: a Bordeaux benchmark, for its quality and its current appeal.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Montrose Wines to BuyEstates and People

4 decades of Château Margaux: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass

At Decanter's Fine Wine Encounter in Singapore in 2025, a masterclass tasted nearly 4 decades of Château Margaux wines led by CEO Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos, a member of the owning family.

Source: decanter.com Château Margaux Margaux Estates and PeopleThe Fine Wine Market

“Koreans are very fond of Bordeaux Grands Crus”

On Nov. 6, 2025, Vintage interviewed South Korean sommelier and influencer Yanis Alexandre Feral, who helps Koreans discover Bordeaux Grands Crus through his YouTube channel, Wine_Story. He also manages the wine cellar at Evett, a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Seoul.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com The VintageVisiting Bordeaux

Harvest Diary, 2025 Vintage

UGCB publishes a 'Carnet de Vendanges' update for the 2025 Bordeaux vintage, covering harvest progress and conditions. It provides Bordeaux-specific context for the developing 2025 season.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com The Vintage