Edition of January 10, 2026

Castel Group leadership coup escalates

The Drinks Business reports an escalation in a leadership coup within Castel Group. The dispute could have implications for governance and strategic direction at one of Bordeaux’s most influential wine businesses.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Estates and People

"1855": French history through menus and Bordeaux wines

The art book “1855” is limited to 400 copies priced at €850 and uses hundreds of historic menus to tell French history while featuring the 88 châteaux in the 1855 classification.

Source: terredevins.com Rules and ClassificationsHistory and Archives

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite launches new Chilean icon wine

Viña Los Vascos, part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBdR) Lafite, has launched Cañeten, a Chilean wine from Colchagua’s coastal foothills. The 2022 vintage, its first release, blends 54% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Lafite Rothschild Estates and People

The Castel Group rocked by Succession-style family rift

Alain Castel resigned as a director of D.F Holding, while he and Romy Castel were reported to be seeking the ouster of Castel Group CEO Gregory Clerc. The group said its board met in Luxembourg on December 11 and supported Clerc, who acknowledged a “troubled undercurrent” at the company.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Estates and People